Non-infill turf does not mean “zero chemistry.” The yarn, backing, adhesive, seam tape, and shockpad still need to meet strict environmental requirements.
However, compared with filled systems, non-infill turf removes one major variable: the separate infill particle supply chain.
In school projects, this matters because standards such as GB 36246-2018 Synthetic Material Sports Surfaces for Primary and Secondary Schools place strict limits on harmful substances in synthetic sports surfaces.
Typical control items may include:
| Test Item | Reference Limit under GB 36246-2018 for Synthetic Sports Surfaces |
|---|---|
| DBP + BBP + DEHP | ≤1.0 g/kg |
| DNOP + DINP + DIDP | ≤1.0 g/kg |
| 18 PAHs total | ≤50 mg/kg |
| Benzo[a]pyrene | ≤1.0 mg/kg |
| Soluble lead / cadmium / chromium / mercury | ≤50 / ≤10 / ≤10 / ≤2 mg/kg |
| TVOC emission rate | ≤5.0 mg/(m²·h) |
| Formaldehyde emission rate | ≤0.4 mg/(m²·h) |
| Odor rating | ≤3 |
For international or export projects, buyers may also request compliance with REACH, RoHS, EN, ASTM, or other local environmental requirements.
The advantage of a well-designed non-infill system is that the evidence chain is more focused. Instead of verifying turf plus separate batches of loose infill particles, the school can focus on the turf system itself, including:
- Yarn material
- Backing system
- Coating or bonding layer
- Shockpad if used
- Adhesive and seam tape
- Installation accessories
This makes batch control, testing, documentation, and long-term inspection more manageable.
Vivaturf non-infill turf is designed for this type of compliance-driven market. Its environmentally focused material system helps support school, municipal, and public sports projects that require cleaner and more traceable product documentation.
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