T system, offered in the UK through the TigerTurf
SPORTS PITCHES
TENCATE’ S PURE PT™ ARTIFICIAL TURF BECOMES THE FIRST NON-INFILL FOOTBALL PITCH TO ACHIEVE FIFA CERTIFICATION
enCate’ s Pure PT™
T system, offered in the UK through the TigerTurf
portfolio, is the first non-infill artificial turf to achieve FIFA certification as part of the FIFA Quality Programme for Football Turf, the global benchmark for football surface performance.
A recent announcement made by FIFA confirmed that any surface system meeting the requirements of the FIFA Quality Programme is eligible for certification, regardless of construction method. Previously, FIFA certification was only available for systems designed around traditional performance infill.
Pure PT™ has subsequently been judged by the FIFA Basic assessment to meet FIFA Quality product approval and field certification. The certification enables Pure PT™ football pitches to be used up to step three of the FA National League System in the UK.
Charlie Haynes, Managing Director, TenCate UK, said:“ Becoming the first non-infill artificial turf football pitch to gain FIFA certification is a significant milestone and one that endorses the quality, performance, and durability of TenCate’ s Pure PT™ product.
“ This certification demonstrates our continued commitment to developing surfaces that meet recognised international standards and signals the start of a new era in artificial football pitches. Pure PT™ is designed to support consistent play, longterm reliability and high-quality football experiences at every level of the game.”
Already installed at some of the most successful clubs in world football, including at the training grounds of Arsenal FC,
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