Knowledge centre

Understanding the artificial grass requires looking beyond the height of the fiber, the number of stitches or the price per square meter. The composition of the threads, the amount of fibre, the manufacturing system, the support, the drainage, the installation and the conditions of use directly influence their appearance, behaviour and durability.

To gather, order and share this knowledge, we present the new SUMIGRAN Artificial Grass Knowledge Center: a specialized library with technical guides, explanations, criteria for comparison, frequent questions and practical content for both individuals and professionals.

Content

• Why have we created this space
• What you will find in the Knowledge Center
• Technical information and objective criteria
• SUMIGRAN experience and methodology
• Who's he going to?
• Frequently asked questions

 

Why create a Knowledge Center on artificial grass?

Artificial grass has evolved considerably over the last few decades. There are currently products with different polymers, fiber geometries, densities, heights, filaments configurations, tufting systems, supports and manufacturing technologies.

However, much of the information available continues to reduce the choice to a few arguments:

• The height of the lawn.
• The number of stitches per square meter.
• The price.
• The years of warranty.

 

All these data may be relevant, but the quality or suitability of a product.

Two artificial censors of the same height can incorporate very different amounts of fiber. Two models with a similar density can use filaments with different composition, mass, geometry or recovery capacity. Similarly, the higher, denser or more expensive product does not necessarily have to be the most suitable for any space.

The Knowledge Centre is born to explain these differences in an understandable, rigorous and orderly manner, helping to interpret technical information and make decisions based on the real needs of each project.

 

What will you find at the SUMIGRAN Knowledge Center?

The new Centre brings together and organizes specialized content on the main aspects related to artificial grass.

 

Choice and comparison of outputs

The choice of an artificial lawn should start with a simple question: What use will the surface have?

The same product does not require a decorative garden as a family area subject to daily transit, a terrace, the environment of a pool, a house with pets or a community of owners.

From the intended use, factors such as the structure of the lawn, the quantity and composition of its fibres, its recovery capacity, drainage, support, installation and subsequent maintenance should be assessed together.

For further information on this process, please consult our technical guide to choose the right artificial grass .

 

Materials, fibres and manufacturing

The behavior of an artificial lawn depends on how it is built. At the Centre we explain concepts such as:

• The dtex and the mass of filaments.
• The weight of fiber per square meter.
• The density and the cock.
• The sections and geometries of the threads.
• The polymers used.
• The straight, curly and semi-transmitted threads.
• The tufting system.
• The primary support and its coating.
• Dimensional stability and permeability.
• Protection against ultraviolet radiation.

 

We also analyze technologies that are transforming the appearance of the product, such as the multi-directional artificial grass , developed to reduce the dominant visual direction of the fibres and to achieve a more natural appearance from different observation points.

 

Installation, maintenance and durability

The quality of the result does not depend solely on the product. The preparation of the base, the drainage, the slopes, the placement of the cloth, the joints, the adhesive and the perimetral fixation directly influence the finish and the subsequent behavior of the surface.

In our guide on frequent errors in artificial grass installation We explain some of the problems that may arise when these jobs do not run properly.

The Centre also contains recommendations on cleaning, brushing, drainage, use of suitable products, pets, swimming pools, heat sources and fibre conservation.

This information can be extended in our guide to how to prolong the life of artificial grass .

 

Technical information for comparison with objective criteria

A technical file must function as the identity document of the artificial grass. In order to compare products strictly, it is appropriate to analyse together:

• Height of the yarn.
• Density or stitches per square meter.
• Dtex and string configuration.
• Number of filaments.
• Fiber weight and total weight.
• Composition and geometry of the fibres.
• Drainage capacity.
• Dimensional stability.
• Type of support and coating.
• Protection against ultraviolet radiation
• Guarantee and conditions of coverage.

The SUMIGRAN technical guide for comparing artificial grass develops a guidance methodology based on standard metrics, technical data sheets, material documentation and verifiable criteria.

The objective is not to impose a universal classification, but to provide tools to understand what is being compared and why one product may be more appropriate than another.

 

Knowledge based on experience and specialization

SUMIGRAN has more than two decades of specific experience in artificial grass for gardening, landscaping, decoration, sport and professional applications.

During this time we have worked on the selection, development, marketing, advice and installation of products for particular gardens, terraces, swimming pools, owners' communities, sports facilities, public spaces and professional projects.

This experience allows to identify:

• What characteristics are relevant to each application.
• Which data are usually misinterpreted.
• What mistakes are repeated in the choice and installation.
• How materials and manufacturing processes evolve.
• What questions are usually raised by individuals and professionals.

The Knowledge Centre has been established to organize and share this experience through guides, definitions, comparisons, frequent questions, technical analysis and content to be reviewed when products, technology or information are evolving.

You can better know our path on the page about SUMIGRAN .

 

Methodology and editorial transparency

The contents of the Centre will distinguish between technical data, documentary references, practical recommendations and criteria developed by the SUMIGRAN team from their experience.

Where applicable, the following shall be indicated:

• The author or department responsible.
• The date of publication.
• The date of last review.
• The sources and references used.
• The limitations of information.
• The related content.

We are not just looking to answer questions, but to explain what data support each answer and under what circumstances a recommendation may change.

 

A resource for individuals and professionals

The Knowledge Center is aimed at anyone who needs to better understand the artificial grass before choosing, installing or maintaining it.

Its contents may be particularly useful for:

• Individuals and owners' communities.
• Installators and distributors.
• Architects and landscapers.
• Interiorists and decorators.
• Construction and reform companies.
• Farm managers.
• Buying and maintenance.
• Technicians and professionals in the sector.

Those who are assessing different options can also consult our collection of artificial grass for gardening and landscaping .

 

Frequently Asked Questions about the Knowledge Center

What is the SUMIGRAN Knowledge Center?

It is a digital library specialized in artificial grass that brings together technical guides, definitions, criteria for comparison, frequent questions and content on choice, manufacture, installation, maintenance and durability.

 

To whom are their content addressed?

They are intended for individuals, installers, distributors, architects, landscapers, builders, farm managers and other professionals related to the design, installation or maintenance of surfaces.

 

How can artificial grass be compared correctly?

The comparison should jointly analyse the intended use, density, dtex, fibre weight, thread configuration, materials, support, drainage, manufacturing system and warranty conditions. A single figure does not allow a product to be properly valued.

 

Will the contents be updated?

Yeah. Articles may be reviewed when products, manufacturing processes, applicable rules or available technical knowledge develop.

 

Does the information replace personal advice?

No. The content provides general information and technical criteria, but the final recommendation must be adapted to the use, surface, location and particular conditions of each project.

 

Article prepared by the technical team of SUMIGRAN
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