What pile heights can Suntex manufacture?

Our tufting lines produce artificial turf from 6 mm to 75 mm pile height, covering putting greens, tennis and hockey surfaces, landscaping grass and long-pile football turf.

Is Suntex a manufacturer or a trading company?

Suntex is a direct manufacturer. Suntex Sports-Turf Corporation is a Taiwanese-invested factory producing artificial turf since March 2002. Our parent company, RiThai International, has produced nylon monofilament in Taipei since 1977.

Which yarn materials do you use?

We have been an authorized distributor of TenCate turf yarn since 2002 and draw on our parent group's experience with PE, PP, PA and PET materials, so yarn can be matched to UV exposure, traffic level and budget.

Can you provide PFAS-free and safety test reports?

Yes. We can share PFAS-free reports, environmental compliance reports and non-flammability reports, and our management systems follow ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Do you offer OEM and private label artificial grass?

Yes. Distributors and brands can customize pile height, color blend, yarn shape, stitch rate, backing and labeling. Request our catalog to start a specification review.

Wholesale TenCate Rugby Artificial Grass Manufacturer Bulk Synthetic Rugby Turf Surface Sports Pitch Factory Supplier

🏉Product Introduction

Rugby has seen an increasing move towards being played on synthetic turf pitches in recent years. World Rugby have clear guidance on the use of artificial grass to ensure safe facilities are installed and maintained and that performance is not compromised. In addition, the Rugby Football Union in England pledged to provide 100 3G artificial grass pitches as part of their Rugby World Cup legacy plans.

Not only is synthetic turf used for school pitches and for training fields, supporting the need for a high frequency of play all year round, but more and more professional and community clubs are also adopting synthetic grass for their primary pitches too. Gone are the days of inconsistent play or cancelled games due to waterlogged fields.

The components used for high quality rugby grass pitches must be resilient enough to withstand high-intensity activity whilst also being non-abrasive for players coming into regular contact with the surface during tackles and other aspects of the game. Suntex high quality rugby grass use TenCate fibre that is proven to stand up to the rigorous demands of rugby and have shown high quality durability, performance and resilience over years of use.

📋Brief Spec

TYPE	STA36033
YARN	PE/10000Dtex/field green
PILE HEIGHT	60
GAUGE	3/8 inch
PRIMARY BACKING	double PP Anti-UV backing
SECONDARY BACKING	Latex

⚙️Infill materials consumption for installation

(reference for 66mm baseball grass only)

Quartz or Silicate Sand: 20-30kgs/m2 to stablize the whole system
Joint Seaming Tape: 0.6m/m2 for joining two rolls
Adhesive Glue: 0.1kg/m2 for joining the rolls and seaming tape

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🛡️Why Maintenance for Artificial Turf field

The need to maintain an artificial turf field is fundamental for several reasons. These can be highlighted as follows:

Longevity
Playing performance
Safety
Aesthetics

An active maintenance programme will maximise the lifetime of the installation and ensure many satisfactory years of use. The maintenance regime is based around simple principles:

Keeping the surface clean
Keeping the infill level
Keeping the fibre upright
Reporting minor defects before they become major problems

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Is artificial rugby turf safe for tackling and intensive play?

Yes. Suntex rugby turf utilizes high-resilience TenCate fibres engineered specifically to withstand heavy impact while remaining skin-friendly and non-abrasive to reduce skin friction during tackles.

How does weather affect synthetic rugby pitches?

Unlike natural grass, high-performance artificial turf provides advanced drainage properties that eliminate waterlogged surfaces, ensuring uncompromised playability and preventing match cancellations in rainy weather.

Why is quartz or silicate sand infill necessary?

Sand infill provides structural weight to stabilize the entire turf installation, prevents shifting or buckling, and supports the grass blades to keep them upright under frequent pressure.

What are the primary factors in rugby turf longevity?

Longevity depends heavily on proper installation and consistent maintenance, including regular surface sweeping, preserving uniform infill depth, and maintaining upright fibre orientation.

Does this turf comply with governing sports standards?

The system design aligns with global sports guidance, including World Rugby regulations, focusing strictly on player safety, optimal traction, and consistent ball-surface interaction.