Multisport

One of the most important features of synthetic turf is the possibility to intensively use a field without compromising its playability all year round.  This feature, amongst others , makes synthetic turf very suitable for use in multisport applications.  Multisport fields, like small community and 5-a-side fields are probably the most intensively used fields.  Moreover, these fields endure a high number of players per square foot and the use of flat sole shoes.  Combined, these three characteristics ask for an extremely durable turf solution to ensure limitless play over an extended number of years.

For this reason, TenCate has developed TenCate Tapeslide™ XP turf blades.  This unique fibrillated tape is an extreme leap forward in synthetic turf durability which allows it to outlast every other tape.  While some (long slit) tape yarns may look similiar, in reality there is no comparison.  Manufactured through a proprietary process TenCate Tapeslide™ XP turf blades do not split, making it the right choice for the highest use fields.  In addition, TenCate Tapeslide™ XP twists due to play forming an attractive and well playable turf surface.  This, coupled with excellent turf-lock properties, makes TenCate Tapeslide™ XP turf blades extremely suitable for intensively used fields, such as a 5-a-side soccer field.

In order to provide sufficient strength and stability for intensively used synthetic turf fields the choice of the right primary backing is essential.  TenCate Thiobac Pro® C18 backing provides the needed strength and dimensional stability for multisport applications.  The composition and strength of the C18 backing minimizes creep and results in less deformation (minimize line distortion) and seam damage.  C18 combined with the TenCate Tapeslide™ XP fibrillated tape produces excellent tuft lock.