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 .
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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.
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