Pitchcare April/May 2022 Issue 102

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ARTIFICIAL SURFACES

Artificial infill

Mitigate the migration

The ability of a synthetic turf surface to sustain high levels of usage and allow large numbers of people to play and enjoy sport has cemented their role in many communities. However, as with any engineered product, it’s important that an artificial pitch is used in such a way that minimises the negative impact it has on its surroundings. One important fact to consider when it comes to both the usage and maintenance of your synthetic surface is minimising the migration of infill into the environment. Tom Shinkins of GKB Machines explores

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