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Primary Backing

The backing of the synthetic turf carpet provides the strength, dimensional stability and tuftlock of the system.  Choosing the correct backing for an application is all about balancing the needs.  For example, the backing of a monofilament based American football field has different requirements than a hockey field with fibrillated tape turf blades.

The key features of a backing are:

  • Strength
  • Dimensional stability
  • Tuftlock

Vital role at producton and installation

The backing not only plays an important role after the synthetic turf is installed, it is a major factor in how easily the carpet is tufted during the assembly phase.  The use of high quality backing materials at the production and installation stages also provide many distinct qualitative advantages.  All TenCate backings are easy to use, prevent creasing or tension differences and guarantee optimum control.  During installation, three dimensional stability is crucial and the absence of distortion is especially critical and both are features of TenCate backing solutions.

No moving lines over time

TenCate backings are stable and free of tension.  Moreover, they have constant shrinking and outfit properties which prevent moving lines and damaged seams.

For optimum stitching of the synthetic turf blades, minimum distortion and simple installation of your synthetic turf, we recommend using TenCate synthetic turf blades in combination with TenCate backings.

 

 TenCate primary backings offer great dimensional stability and increased tuft lock

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