During the summer, non-infill artificial grass can heat up rapidly due to the thermal characteristics of polymer materials, with surface temperatures easily exceeding 50°C. This not only affects comfort but also poses a risk of burns to children and the elderly. Many users reduce their usage during peak temperatures, unaware that through smart material selection, structural design, and proper maintenance, surface temperatures can be effectively controlled within a safe and comfortable range. This article presents four key cooling dimensions — material control, structural heat dissipation, active cooling, and environmental regulation — with real-world applications from VivaTurf’s high-temperature optimization systems, enabling year-round comfort even under extreme heat.
1. Material-Level Cooling: Reducing Heat Absorption at the Source
The most effective way to control temperature rise in non-infill grass is to start with the fibers themselves. By incorporating cooling additives and optimizing color tones, heat absorption from solar radiation can be minimized, forming the foundation for all other cooling measures.
VivaTurf applies advanced additives such as titanium dioxide and nano-ceramic particles to reflect harmful ultraviolet and infrared radiation. Titanium dioxide reflects up to 15% of UV rays, while nano-ceramic materials absorb and re-radiate infrared energy as far-infrared light, preventing internal heat accumulation. Tests show that VivaTurf’s dual-additive fibers reduce surface temperatures by 7–9°C compared to standard fibers, maintaining a comfortable 42–44°C under intense sunlight.
Additionally, choosing lighter green fibers can improve solar reflectivity. Deep green turf absorbs over 80% of radiation, whereas light green varieties absorb only 60–70%. Field tests in southern China showed a 7°C reduction in surface temperature after switching from dark to light turf, significantly improving comfort without compromising color durability.
2. Structural Heat Dissipation: Designing for Efficient Cooling
Reducing heat absorption is only half the battle — the next step is accelerating heat release. VivaTurf employs hollow and grooved fiber designs that increase surface area by over 50%, enhancing convective airflow and radiation cooling. These “air-channel” fibers stay up to 6°C cooler under continuous sunlight, retaining flexibility and durability even after 100,000 foot impacts.
In addition, VivaTurf’s open-cell polypropylene shock pads feature 30–35% air porosity, allowing trapped heat to dissipate through airflow. When paired with a permeable base made of gravel and sand layers, heat is released naturally through evaporative cooling, preventing surface hotspots and extending turf lifespan.
3. Active Cooling: Simple Maintenance for Instant Relief
For already-installed non-infill fields, easy daily maintenance can provide immediate cooling benefits. Regular misting or light watering during mid-morning or late afternoon leverages evaporative cooling to reduce surface temperatures by 8–12°C, keeping the turf pleasant for 2–3 hours afterward.
Complementary measures such as temporary shade nets (70–80% shading rate) or fixed canopies can block direct sunlight, reducing field temperatures by 10–15°C. Adjusting usage hours also helps — activities scheduled before 11 AM or after 5 PM experience temperatures 10–15°C lower than midday peaks.
4. Environmental Regulation: Long-Term Microclimate Optimization
Beyond materials and maintenance, intelligent landscape design can permanently improve the microclimate around non-infill turf installations. Planting tall evergreen trees such as camphor or magnolia creates natural shading and evapotranspiration cooling zones, lowering ambient temperatures by 5–8°C. Layered vegetation (trees, shrubs, and ground cover) further enhances air humidity and reduces radiant heat.
In addition, aligning turf fields along a north-south orientation minimizes direct solar exposure during midday, reducing average surface temperatures by 4–6°C.
VivaTurf’s High-Temperature Optimization System: Full-Spectrum Cooling Made Easy
VivaTurf offers an integrated “High-Temperature Adaptation System” combining material innovation, structural optimization, active cooling strategies, and environmental planning into one turnkey solution. Using triple-layer hollow-grooved fibers enhanced with titanium dioxide and nano-ceramics, reflective rates exceed 35%, and surface temperatures remain 10–12°C cooler than conventional turf under 35°C ambient conditions. The system includes water-permeable polypropylene pads and a gravel-sand foundation to ensure rapid heat dissipation.
VivaTurf also provides full-cycle services — from on-site evaluation and design customization to professional installation and maintenance guidance — ensuring consistent cooling performance and user comfort.
Comprehensive Cooling for Year-Round Comfort
The “hot surface” challenge of non-infill artificial grass can be solved through a multi-dimensional approach: source cooling (additives and light colors), structural heat dissipation (hollow fibers and breathable pads), active cooling (watering and shading), and environmental regulation (greenery and orientation design). With proven engineering and field-tested results, VivaTurf’s solutions keep turf surfaces safely within 35–45°C, making them ideal for playgrounds, sports fields, and community areas in hot climates. Choosing a professional system like VivaTurf’s ensures reliable comfort, superior safety, and lasting performance — even under the summer sun.