Many buyers focus on the visible grass layer and ignore the cushion system underneath. This is a major mistake.
For non-infill turf, the cushion layer plays a key role in shock absorption, vertical deformation, rebound, player comfort, and long-term surface stability. If the cushion layer is missing, too soft, too hard, or made from low-grade recycled foam, the field may become uncomfortable or unstable after use.
Vivaturf can be paired with a custom closed-cell PE shockpad system, engineered for stable cushioning and support.
Common performance targets include:
- Shock absorption: 40%–55%
- Vertical deformation: 5–8 mm
- Closed-cell structure: helps resist water absorption and compression collapse
- Compression set after 70°C × 22 h testing: ≤2%
This helps the field avoid the two common problems of poor non-infill products: being too hard and unsafe, or too soft and unstable.
Bonding Technology Affects Long-Term Stability
Traditional adhesive bonding can be a weak point in turf systems. Under moisture, heat, and long-term use, low-grade adhesives may age, hydrolyze, or lose bonding strength, leading to backing separation or cushion-layer failure.
Vivaturf emphasizes a more stable structural bonding approach, including thermal bonding and low-odor, environmentally controlled bonding systems, depending on the project design. This helps reduce odor, improve layer stability, and support long-term field performance.
For buyers, the key is not only whether the grass looks dense, but whether the entire system can remain integrated after years of use.
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