The time when artificial grass was considered an inferior alternative to natural grass has long passed. Hard, unpleasant artificial pitches are definitely history and sports clubs are increasingly choosing artificial grass pitches. Logical if you consider that an artificial grass pitch is more maintenance-friendly and yet feels like natural turf. Moreover, it saves space. The grass in a "real" pitch requires a certain amount of recovery time often necessitating the move to a different pitch to allow this. Use of an artificial grass pitch would make this unnecessary. The whole year through, whether it is raining cats and dogs, or a heat wave is plaguing the country, an artificial grass pitch can be played on perfectly all year round.

Is artificial grass affordable? Absolutely! When you consider that you get more out of your pitch with artificial grass, maintenance is cheaper and Desso Sports develops artificial turf to suit all budgets. Naturally, a local sports club is unlikely to have the finances of a top team, but big funds are not necessary. One example? Desso’s semi-water-based (sand-dressed) surface for hockey clubs supplies the play characteristics of a water-based pitch at a more economical price. Moreover, you do not need to install a different pitch for every sport. By integrating different game lines on the same pitch, clubs, schools and local authorities can use a single pitch for different activities. A clever, space-saving and budget-friendly choice.