The European Chemicals Agency has allayed health fears over synthetic sports pitches, with research showing that recycled tyre rubber, which is used extensively in artificial 3G and 4G pitches, poses a very low level of risk .
Read moreCan you wear football boots on a 3G pitch?
You Can Wear: Artificial grass (AG) football boots are the best option if you’re solely playing on 3G , but you can also get away with wearing firm-ground and astro turf boots. Basically, you’ll usually be safe wearing anything with a plastic soleplate or moulded studs.
Read moreCan you play hockey on a 3G pitch?
3G surfaces are designed primarily for football and rugby and England Hockey does not consider it suitable for competitive hockey . In some circumstances, a 3G could be used for introductory hockey, if no other hockey surface were available.
Read moreWhat are 3G pitches?
3G pitches are a synthetic turf made from artificial grass, supported by a base layer of sand and rubber crumb infill . The rubber crumb is spread throughout the blades of grass to provide a natural feel similar to real turf.
Read moreHow long does a 4G pitch last?
Generally, good quality synthetic turf should last for 8 years . Assuming around 40 hours of play a week, with correct usage and maintenance, an artificial pitch should continue to meet the appropriate standards for the 8 years.
Read moreWhat is a 5 g pitch?
A 5G Football Pitch is an artificial turf surface used for football . The 5G football surface is rubber filled all weather pitch specification.
Read moreWhat is the difference between 3G and 4G pitches?
The Difference Between 3G and 4G The main difference between 3G and 4G surfaces is that 3G pitches contain infill, whilst 4G systems do not . 3G pitches are the latest to be recognised by any accredited governing body. Therefore, you will only find 3G pitches as being publically endorsed by sports teams or influencers.13 Mar 2019
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