Artificial grass is becoming more and more popular. Whatever in public places or in private houses, they appear in people's vision frequently. However, do you know how to choose the most suitable synthetic grass when faced with a wide variety of artificial turfs? There are currently three mainstream artificial grass materials, namely nylon, polyethylene(PE), and polypropylene(PP).

Nylon

Nylon is a veteran of artificial lawns. It was the first material to be used for artificial grass. It has its good reason. Nylon was used to produce parachutes in World War Two because it is an extremely durable material. In terms of using it as synthetic lawn, it is used because it can withstand a lot of the wear and tear of the more active areas, like playgrounds or pet areas.  It can be said that nylon is an ideal artificial grass material as long as its price can be lower.
Many companies choose nylon because the grass blades stand taller and more upright than most other types of artificial grass, meanwhile keep a very comfortable feeling to walk on. Even after being exposed to extreme heat and heavy weight, nylon grass blades will keep their original shape. They are also able to easily absorb liquid, which makes the ideal in personal areas.

Polypropylene(PP)

Artificial grass made of this material is the least expensive type of synthetic grass. But in contrast, it cannot withstand much damage and has a low melting point. Unlike nylon, PP doesn’t absorb water easily and tends to wear out much faster. Despite this material has shortcomings, it is still a not bad choice for people on a lower budget and for those who are only looking to install it in smaller spaces, like a putting green, or somewhere else with low activity.

Polyethylene(PE)

You could see this material in commercial plastic products like soap bottles or grocery bags occasionally. As far as being used as a type of artificial grass, PE is found in sports fields, like those for football and soccer. It’s the most realistic of these three materials, which makes it in high demand for many people who are going for the aesthetic of healthy, clean grass. Of all the fibers used in different types of synthetic grass, PE is the one that looks and feels like the real thing.

For someone on a lower budget, who is looking for a smaller amount of grass to be used in a place with low activity, polypropylene would be a great option. A person who is willing to spend more money on durable but comfortable grass would be most satisfied with nylon. Polyethylene would be ideal for someone looking to install artificial grass in high activity areas, like sports stadiums.

*NOTICE

If you have any doubts or specific demands about Artificial Grass, please send inquiries to JS Artificial Grass. We'd pleasure to answer your confusions and offer your personal customizations.

Click here to learn more about artificial grass.