Turf blades

Turf blades are the look and feel of a synthetic turf field and are responsible for important performance characteristics like ball roll and durability.  TenCate has a balanced product portfolio of turf blades specially developed for various sports and landscape applications.  The quality of the turf blades is essential for the performance of the field.

Monofilament
The TenCate monofilament products are branded as TenCate Monoslide™.  Monofilament products are produced, or extruded, through a spinneret   The die hole of the spinneret determines the cross section of the blade.  The design of the turf blade plays an important role in the performance characteristics of the synthetic turf pitch.  Monofilament shapes can now be upgraded with XQ™ technology.  XQ™ technology is a breakthrough in polymer processing developed by TenCate.

                                                                        
   The monofilament extrusion process                                                                 Finished monofilament turf blades

 

Fibrillated Tape
The TenCate fibrillated tape products are branded as TenCate Tapeslide™.  Fibrillated tape products are produced, or extruded, by foil extrusion.  The foil is slit into tape width and the tape is fibrillated with a specific pattern.  The fibrillation pattern provides a natural look and feel with individual turf blades after installation in a synthetic turf field.   

                                                                             
    The fibrillated tape extrusion process                                                               Finished fibrillated turf blades

 

Texturized Yarns

TenCate has recently developed texturized yarns for use in landscaping applications under the TenCate Oasis™ brand.  Texturized yarns are produced using high pressure heated air to create the bulk level required for use in thatch and low pile applications.

                                                
                 The texturizing process                                                                         Finished texturized turf blades