Non-infill artificial turf represents a major innovation in the synthetic grass industry, gaining increasing popularity across sports and landscape applications. Unlike traditional systems that require infill materials like silica sand or rubber granules to achieve performance, non-infill turf delivers comparable results without the environmental burden or maintenance complications associated with infill. Understanding the core materials used in these systems is essential to evaluating their performance, safety, and long-term sustainability.

Key Materials in Non-Infill Artificial Turf

Polyethylene (PE)

PE is one of the most widely used fibers in non-infill turf systems due to its excellent flexibility. It provides a soft, natural feel underfoot, enhancing player comfort and reducing injury risk—especially during sudden stops, quick turns, or sliding tackles in sports like football. PE fibers are also highly abrasion-resistant, enabling the turf to withstand high-traffic use in training grounds or sports events while maintaining good surface condition over time. Additionally, PE has strong weather resistance and performs well under diverse conditions such as intense heat, freezing temperatures, and high humidity, with minimal aging or deformation.

Polypropylene (PP)

PP is another key material in non-infill turf systems, known for its higher rigidity and tensile strength. It helps grass fibers remain upright, even after repeated foot traffic, ensuring a consistently flat and visually appealing surface. This upright structure improves ball control and running stability. PP also offers excellent chemical resistance, enabling the turf to withstand exposure to cleaning agents and acidic rain. Its lightweight nature reduces the turf’s overall mass, simplifying transportation and installation—especially for rooftop or balcony projects.

Material Blending and Additives

To tailor performance for different use cases, manufacturers often combine PE and PP in strategic ratios. For high-performance football fields, a higher PE content improves softness and wear resistance, while landscape applications may prioritize PP for visual uprightness. In addition, advanced turf products incorporate:

• UV stabilizers to prevent discoloration and aging from sunlight,

• Antioxidants to enhance material durability,

• Heat-resistant compounds to reduce surface temperatures in hot climates.

VivaTurf Non-Infill Turf: Advanced Engineering & Material Excellence

Innovative Materials and Fiber Technology

VivaTurf’s non-infill systems are engineered using proprietary Air-Dressing fiber structure and precise tufting combinations. Their high-quality PE and PP yarns are carefully selected and blended to optimize performance:

• Straight fibers (reinforced PE monofilaments) provide strength and ball control.

• Curled fibers are shaped via hot-air deformation, enhancing softness and rebound.

This unique design mimics the visual and tactile properties of natural grass while eliminating the need for infill. The result is a turf surface that balances aesthetics with function—dense, resilient, and soft to the touch.

Outstanding Athletic Performance

VivaTurf non-infill systems meet or exceed FIFA Quality Program standards across all key performance indicators:

• Shock absorption and vertical deformation: Ensure impact protection and joint safety.

• Ball roll and rebound control: Replicate natural play dynamics for football and other sports.

• Rotational resistance and surface evenness: Provide stable footing and consistent ball behavior across the field.

Importantly, the fibers maintain their directionless orientation, ensuring smooth and unbiased ball movement regardless of field direction. Even after 3–5 years of intensive use, VivaTurf fields exhibit minimal performance decline—outperforming many infill-based systems in durability.

Environmental Responsibility and Recyclability

VivaTurf's VRG Recyclable Non-Infill System features:

• Homogeneous fiber and backing materials,

• PO-RB (polyolefin-rubber blend) backing technology,

• Double S+ stabilization, enabling 100% recyclability.

This innovation eliminates the environmental problems associated with rubber granule incineration and sand landfill. A single standard-sized field using VivaTurf non-infill turf can prevent:

• 50 tons of rubber waste,

• 250 tons of silica sand landfill.

Additionally, without loose granules, athletes are free from inhalation or ingestion risks, and surface consistency is never compromised by infill migration.

Proven Projects and Global Recognition

• European Football Clubs: Early adopters of VivaTurf’s non-infill systems reported excellent feedback in terms of performance, safety, and visual quality.

• FIFA Innovation Programme (FIP): In 2021, VivaTurf was the only artificial turf manufacturer globally selected for FIFA’s prestigious program to explore next-generation football surfaces.

• World’s First FIFA Basic-Certified Non-Infill Pitch: Built by VivaTurf at Zhengzhou Nankai High School, this project marked the first non-infill turf field to pass FIFA Basic testing—setting a new global benchmark.

Why Choose VivaTurf Non-Infill Systems?

VivaTurf’s non-infill artificial turf combines technical innovation, high-performance materials, and sustainability into one reliable solution. It is an ideal surface for:

• Professional sports venues,

• School and university campuses,

• Community recreation fields,

• Environmentally conscious landscape designs.

With over a decade of R&D and global case studies, VivaTurf continues to lead the non-infill turf revolution—offering a premium, safe, and maintenance-friendly alternative to traditional turf systems.

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