THE TURF GLOSSARY

A foundation for synthetic grass. A quality backing like Everlast’s has a primary layer, usually a woven propylene, coated with urethane for stability and to secure the fiber tufts.

The manufacture and molding of yarns of plastic into individual grass fibers.

The weight of turf’s grass fiber, excluding backing.

Residue of elements, such as lead, once used in plastics such as nylon to provide color. Everlast turf contains no heavy metal.

Material distributed among grass fibers to (some or all of the following, depending on the application): create a “soil” effect, help keep the fiber standing tall and/or provide shock absorbency.

Singular fiber extruded in thick or thin strands with various profiles. All Everlast lawns feature this modern yarn technology.

How water and other liquids pass through turf, typically via perforations in the backing.

Also known as colorists, the naturally occurring green tints embedded in Everlast polyethylene grass fiber.

The height of grass fiber. Pile height of Everlast lawns range from 1½” to 1⅞”.

A supple, resilient and non-abrasive plastic that provides lifelike characteristic for turf grass blades, recyclable and lead-free. Everlast turf is 100% polyethylene.

Final coating applied to the backing, typically black in color.

Mixed into each master batch, providing the highest-quality protection from the sun’s ultra-violet rays.

“Crinkled” base layer of fiber that gives landscaping turf added plushness and helps keep the taller fibers upright. Everlast includes turf varieties with brown-colored thatch for added realism.

An earlier-generation of turf fiber common to athletic fields, designed to break down into smaller fibers. Wide profile reflects more light and is infamous for looking “fake”.

An industry standard measuring the force required to pull a tuft of grass from its backing. Everlast’s tuft bind typically exceeds 10 pounds.

Plastic polymers are converted to spools of yarn, which becomes grass fiber.