Desso GrassMaster is a sports field of 100% natural grass reinforced with Desso synthetic grass fibres. The unique element of this patented hybrid natural grass system is the 20 million artificial grass fibres injected 20 cm deep into the pitch. During the growing process, the roots of the natural grass entwine with the synthetic grass fibres and anchor the turf into a stable and even field. In this way the natural grass fibres are well protected against tackles and sliding. Moreover, it ensures better drainage of the pitch. Despite the fact that 3% of the pitch is made up of synthetic grass fibres, Desso GrassMaster gives players the feeling of playing on a 100% natural grass pitch.
Top clubs like Arsenal FC, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Tottenham Hotspur FC and RSC Anderlecht are certainly convinced of the benefits. Desso GrassMaster is authorized both by FIFA and UEFA for top competitions. The Desso GrassMaster system is also installed at the stadiums in Nelspruit (Mbombela) and Polokwane (Peter Mokaba) for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. Furthermore, truly multi-functional venue Wembley has a Desso GrassMaster-system installed. Four matches of the 2011 Rugby World Cup will be played on the hybrid grass pitch of Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Expressed in figures? Desso GrassMaster comprises 100% natural grass and 20 million individual artificial grass fibres, or 40 000 km artificial fibres, in a single field (the circumference of the globe). Desso GrassMaster has the playing capacity of 3 standard natural grass pitches and over 450 Desso GrassMaster pitches have been installed worldwide.
