Infill, in regard to artificial grass, refers to a product which is placed between the synthetic blades of grass. This is usually achieved by brushing the infill through the artificial grass fibres with a mechanical brush. The purpose of...

Infill, in regard to artificial grass, refers to a product which is placed between the synthetic blades of grass. This is usually achieved by brushing the infill through the artificial grass fibres with a mechanical brush. The purpose of infill is to help the fibres stand up or return to their upright position after exposure to high pressure or heavy footfall.

All non-spring back artificial grasses require some form of support in order for the blades to return to their upright position, particularly after heavy footfall or pressure applied to the blades. This is a mechanical function performed by the infill to keep the artificial grass looking as pristine as possible for as long as possible.

Infill not only helps to maintain the aesthetics of your artificial lawn, but it also gives a more realistic feel to grass as the infill mimics both the impact and absorption quality of soil under real turf. Additionally, if you have pets, infill is the ideal solution to ensuring your artificial grass doesn’t get too hot for your pets’ paws over the summer months.

Sand is the most commonly used material for artificial grass infill, this is due to its vast availability and fairly low cost. However, its low cost is not without cons, as sand is not rounded but rather angular it can cause the fibres to break down over time. If you have pets it’s also worth noting that sand is notorious for harbouring moisture, creating the ideal breeding ground for harmful bacteria.

Zeolite is a non-toxic and pet safe volcanic mineral that has moisture absorbing properties. Zeolite is a popular artificial grass infill choice for pet owners as it functions similarly to kitty litter. As soon as pet waste hits the Zeolite infill it crystallises, along with any harmful bacteria it contains. The crystallised pet waste is then held by the Zeolite until rainfall, or a good hose down, washes the Zeolite away. This process works exclusively in tandem with ProFlow Polyurethane backed grasses, which can be found on products like K9Turf and PetTurf pet friendly artificial grasses.

To get the most even distribution of infill, it is recommended that a drop spreader is used to initially lay the infill. These can be purchased at any large DIY store or builder’s merchants. Once laid, the infill needs to be brushed into the artificial yarns using either a mechanical brush or a still bristled yard broom. 

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