Fibrillated tape products are produced by foil removal. The foil is split into a tape and the tape is fibrillated in a specific pattern. The fibrillation gives a natural look and feels after the installation of the synthetic turf pitch. A well designed fibrillated tape, such as TenCate’s XP Pro, is a true game changer. The fibres are designed to withstand significant activities with great durability.
A fibrillated tape field is ideal for multi-purpose fields which can be used for multiple sports like football/rugby/American football. The wide tape/film binds higher within the backing textile construction than monofilament fibres. As soon as the field gets played on, the fibrillated tape fibres cross hatches and create a cup-like shape. This condition makes for a quick surface and has the benefit of enclosing the infill. As a result of this, the maintenance hours and cost for the upkeep of the field are reduced. The cross hatch of the tapes increases the surface area also which provides more surface area per footprint and increases the available material on the field.
