1. The history of artificial grass
After the first third-generation artificial grass has been installed in the Netherlands in 1996.
However, the first artificial grass carpet with nylon fibers installed in the stadium in the Houston
Astrodome (USA) in the summer of 1966.
First Generation
Synthetic carpet of artificial turf was installed in European 1970. The carpet was composed of
polypropylene fibers densely wetkanych. It was cheaper and more comfortable, while causing
less risk of injury players. Second generation (Second Generation) in the late 70's, invented
the second generation of artificial grass. They were no longer tufts that wtaftowano widely from
each other. The grass was blinded with sand, in order to create sufficient stability for the
players. Second-generation grass has provided a more flat surface than natural grass game,
which gave better control of the ball. It was a great step towards improving the game,
especially in hockey. The second generation of artificial grass is less suitable for football.
The behavior of the ball on the playing fields and the possibility of injury to players through the
sand abrasion can not be compared to natural grass. However, some clubs have tried to play
on these fields in 1980. Third generation (Third Generation) and so in 1996, the third
generation was developed, where widely spaced longer fibers are backfilled with sand and
rubber granules. The third generation synthetic pitch can not be compared with previous
generations. The grass fiber is high 0d 40-70mm, which are further apart (as compared to
previous generations). The fibers are made of polypropylene, polyethylene (which is softer and
more pleasing to the skin).
A combination of sand but also spammed rubber granules ensures a comfortable surface to
play. Technology and the grass hopper allow less stress on the joints players and provide
optimal conditions of sport. These changes have led to the discovery of the third generation
pitches, perfect for football. IV Generation (Fourth Generation) Continued development of
artificial grass based on the experience gained during the installation and use surface allowed
the generation of a new type of grass called. The grass of the function fill (sand and granules)
was replaced by a dense structure of twisted fiber and monofilament fibers form a pile.
Synthetic carpet of artificial turf was installed in European 1970. The carpet was composed of
polypropylene fibers densely wetkanych. It was cheaper and more comfortable, while causing
less risk of injury players.
Second generation
In the late 70's, invented the second generation of artificial grass. They were no longer tufts
that wtaftowano widely from each other. The grass was blinded with sand, in order to create
sufficient stability for the players. Second-generation grass has provided a more flat surface
than natural grass game, which gave better control of the ball. It was a great step towards

2. improving the game, especially in hockey. The second generation of artificial grass is less
suitable for football.
Third generation
And so, in 1996, the third generation was developed, where widely spaced longer fibers are
inundated with sand and granules provides optimal conditions of sport.
The third generation synthetic pitch can not be compared with previous generations. The grass
fiber is high 0d 40-70mm, which are further apart (as compared to previous generations). The
fibers are made of polypropylene, polyethylene (which is softer and more pleasing to the skin).
A combination of spammed sand and rubber granules provides a comfortable surface to play.
Technology and the grass hopper allows less stress on the joints players
These changes have led to the discovery of the third generation pitches, perfect for football.
Fourth Generation
The continuous development of artificial grass based on the experience gained during the
installation and use surface allowed the generation of a new type of grass called. The grass of
the function fill (sand and granules) was replaced by a dense structure of twisted fiber and
monofilament fibers form a pile.
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