Choosing Artificial Grass

Total height/Pile height

This is the height of the grass at the longest point, with (total height) or without (pile height) the grass backing. Longer pile lengths typically (but not always) provider a denser, softer and more luxurious finish. If you want a dense, premimum finish you should also review the weight per m2 ratings.

Is longer pile better? It depends on your application. Longer pile will usually give a more premium finish but is more susceptible to flattening with wear and it holds more water (so not ideal for around a pool).

Where is long pile grass suitable for? Long pile grass is suitable for many applications, but in general such products popular for garden and landscaping applications.

Where is short pile grass suitable for? Short pile grass is, again, suitable for most applications. Budget it the most common reason to choose a short pile product, however, shorter pile can be the preferred choice for high traffic areas, as well as around pools. It is also commonly chosen for balconies & patios where a high pile product may present a trip hazard at the edges.

Total weight/ pile weight

Usually expressed as a weight per square meter, this is the weight of the grass with the backing (total weight) or without (pile weight) per m2. This measurement, coupled with the total/pile height, can be used to compare density of products. Denser products generally provide a softer and more luxurious finish.

Is longer pile better? Heavier products are generally denser and therefore offer a more luxurious finish. In most cases a denser grass would be preferred, however, in some applications a lighter weight product can have advantages.

Where is a heavy weight grass suitable for? Heavy weight grass would be the preferred choice for most applications.

Where is a light weight grass suitable for? Budget would be the main reason for choosing a lighter weight grass, however, it can be a more practical choice for poolside installations as it will hold less water.

Construction Type

All our artificial grass (together with most competitor products) are made from a mixture of Polypropylene (PP) and Polyethylene (PE). Both are synthetic materials (plastics) and, while similar, they do possess slightly different properties.

Polypropylene is generally a harder wearing product but doesn’t feel quite as soft to touch as Polyethylene. The mix of the plastics in each product is some indication of how soft they feel and how hardwearing they may be. For example, a product with more Polyethylene in it is likely to feel slightly softer to touch but may be slightly more prone to wear.

Thatch & Colour

Olive – This is the slightly darker of the two colours that can blend better with natural turf, as well as other vegetation. Olive is popular for garden and landscaping installs, but its entirely down to personal preference.

Meadow Green - Meadow green is ideal for brightening up a space all year round. While suitable for all applications, this colour is most popular for gardens with limited natural vegetation, or for patio and balcony installations.

All our products have a ‘thatch’ effect - a beige/brown curled pile that sites below the green strands in the product. The ‘thatch’ provides an effect of cut grass within the product making the grass look more realistic. The addition of the thatch also increases density of the product.