EP3276078B1 - Artificial turf with composite infill - Google Patents

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EP3276078B1
EP3276078B1 EP16181508.9A EP16181508A EP3276078B1 EP 3276078 B1 EP3276078 B1 EP 3276078B1 EP 16181508 A EP16181508 A EP 16181508A EP 3276078 B1 EP3276078 B1 EP 3276078B1
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artificial turf
fibers
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Jörg Siekmann
Stephan Sick
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Melos GmbH
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Priority to ES16181508T priority patent/ES2705717T3/es
Priority to MA43011A priority patent/MA43011B1/fr
Priority to EP16207159.1A priority patent/EP3276073A1/en
Priority to MA042227A priority patent/MA42227A/fr
Priority to JP2019501507A priority patent/JP2019529737A/ja
Priority to EP17739621.5A priority patent/EP3455408A1/en
Priority to KR1020197000807A priority patent/KR20190016574A/ko
Priority to NZ749350A priority patent/NZ749350A/en
Priority to CN201780042782.7A priority patent/CN109477293A/zh
Priority to US16/316,914 priority patent/US20190292731A1/en
Priority to MA044982A priority patent/MA44982A/fr
Priority to MA045766A priority patent/MA45766A/fr
Priority to US16/316,232 priority patent/US20190242071A1/en
Priority to CA3027315A priority patent/CA3027315A1/en
Priority to KR1020197000657A priority patent/KR20190016094A/ko
Priority to AU2017304472A priority patent/AU2017304472B2/en
Priority to EP17740037.1A priority patent/EP3491184A1/en
Priority to CA3027785A priority patent/CA3027785A1/en
Priority to US16/315,488 priority patent/US11859352B2/en
Priority to AU2017304474A priority patent/AU2017304474B2/en
Priority to JP2019501438A priority patent/JP2019522133A/ja
Priority to AU2017304471A priority patent/AU2017304471B2/en
Priority to US16/317,948 priority patent/US20190292732A1/en
Priority to CN201780042795.4A priority patent/CN109689974A/zh
Priority to PCT/EP2017/068542 priority patent/WO2018019733A1/en
Priority to CN201780042720.6A priority patent/CN109642401A/zh
Priority to NZ749349A priority patent/NZ749349A/en
Priority to NZ749167A priority patent/NZ749167A/en
Priority to EP17740036.3A priority patent/EP3491191A1/en
Priority to MA045767A priority patent/MA45767A/fr
Priority to PCT/EP2017/068543 priority patent/WO2018019734A1/en
Priority to CA3027475A priority patent/CA3027475A1/en
Priority to KR1020197000670A priority patent/KR20190015558A/ko
Priority to EP17749403.6A priority patent/EP3455409B1/en
Priority to PCT/EP2017/068546 priority patent/WO2018019735A1/en
Priority to AU2017304473A priority patent/AU2017304473B2/en
Priority to CA3027790A priority patent/CA3027790A1/en
Priority to CN201780042783.1A priority patent/CN109415878A/zh
Priority to JP2019500867A priority patent/JP2019522132A/ja
Priority to KR1020197000797A priority patent/KR20190016104A/ko
Priority to JP2019501429A priority patent/JP2019525983A/ja
Priority to PCT/EP2017/068540 priority patent/WO2018019732A1/en
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01C—CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
    • E01C13/00—Pavings or foundations specially adapted for playgrounds or sports grounds; Drainage, irrigation or heating of sports grounds
    • E01C13/08—Surfaces simulating grass ; Grass-grown sports grounds
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01C—CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
    • E01C13/00—Pavings or foundations specially adapted for playgrounds or sports grounds; Drainage, irrigation or heating of sports grounds
    • E01C13/02—Foundations, e.g. with drainage or heating arrangements
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01C—CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
    • E01C13/00—Pavings or foundations specially adapted for playgrounds or sports grounds; Drainage, irrigation or heating of sports grounds
    • E01C13/08—Surfaces simulating grass ; Grass-grown sports grounds
    • E01C13/083—Construction of grass-grown sports grounds; Drainage, irrigation or heating arrangements therefor
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D10—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBLASSES OF SECTION D, RELATING TO TEXTILES
    • D10B—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBLASSES OF SECTION D, RELATING TO TEXTILES
    • D10B2505/00—Industrial
    • D10B2505/20—Industrial for civil engineering, e.g. geotextiles
    • D10B2505/202—Artificial grass
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01C—CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
    • E01C2201/00—Paving elements
    • E01C2201/20—Drainage details
    • E01C2201/202—Horizontal drainage channels
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T428/00—Stock material or miscellaneous articles
    • Y10T428/23907—Pile or nap type surface or component
    • Y10T428/23921—With particles

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  • the invention relates to artificial turfs with infill and also to the use of an infill for artificial turf.
  • Artificial turf or artificial grass is surface that is made up of fibers which is used to replace grass.
  • the structure of the artificial turf is designed such that the artificial turf has an appearance which resembles grass.
  • artificial turf is used as a surface for sports such as soccer, American football, rugby, tennis, golf, for playing fields, or exercise fields.
  • artificial turf is frequently used for landscaping applications.
  • Artificial turf may be manufactured using techniques for manufacturing carpets. For example artificial turf fibers which have the appearance of grass blades may be tufted or attached to a backing. Often times artificial turf infill is placed between the artificial turf fibers. Artificial turf infill is a granular material that covers the bottom portion of the artificial turf fibers. The use of artificial turf infill may have a number of advantages. For example, artificial turf infill may help the artificial turf fibers stand up straight. Artificial turf infill may also absorb impact from walking or running and provide an experience similar to being on real turf. The artificial turf infill may also help to keep the artificial turf carpet flat and in place by weighting it down.
  • European Patent EP 2 206 833 A1 discloses a method for producing a particulate infill material for synthetic-grass structures envisages providing a mass of thermoplastic material with a filler consisting of coconut-based material and subjecting said mass of thermoplastic material with the filler consisting of coconut-based material to granulation so as to obtain the aforesaid particulate infill material.
  • the thermoplastic material is in particulate form
  • the coconut-based material is in particulate form (fibrous, ground and/or shredded).
  • the mixture obtained by mixing the thermoplastic material and the coconut-based material is preferentially heated in order to bring about softening of the thermoplastic material with the corresponding formation of a matrix of thermoplastic material that incorporates the coconut-based material as filler.
  • the invention provides for an artificial turf and the use of composite components as artificial turf infill in the independent claims 1 and 15. Preferred embodiments are given in the dependent claims.
  • the properties of the infill used in artificial turf may have a large impact on how realistically the artificial turf performs.
  • the present invention discloses an artificial turf comprising an artificial turf infill that incorporates composite infill components.
  • the composite infill components comprise a water absorbent yarn that is covered with a cylindrical jacket formed from an elastomeric compound.
  • the elastomeric compound provides protection for the water absorbent yarn and may also be used to color or control the appearance of the artificial turf infill.
  • the water absorbent yarn may provide a means of efficiently storing water in the artificial turf infill. As the water evaporates it may serve to cool the artificial turf. Additionally, in football (soccer) players often slide in a controlled manner as part of the game. Having water in the artificial turf infill may aid players in sliding.
  • a yarn as used herein encompasses a continuous length of material that comprises a number or a large number of interlocked fibers.
  • An elastomeric compound as used herein encompasses a material that is formed with a polymer that has viscoelasticity.
  • the jacket may be flexible and may return to its original position when deformed.
  • the jacket comprises at least one opening. The at least one opening exposes the water absorbent yarn.
  • the water absorbent yarn may absorb and retain water.
  • the retention of water by an artificial turf infill may be beneficial in that it may help to limit the temperature of an artificial turf surface during a game or sporting event.
  • the evaporation of water from the water absorbent yarn may help to cool the surface.
  • having water available in the artificial turf infill may also give superior properties to the artificial turf surface for playing various games. For example in soccer or football it is common that players may make sliding motions. Having water within the artificial turf infill may help to impart a realistic slide or sliding ability in the artificial turf that compares to real or organic turf from grass.
  • the water absorbent yarn comprises any one of the following: hygroscopic fibers, burlap fibers, jute fibers, cotton fibers, wool fibers, hemp fibers, polyester fibers, natural fibers, kenaf synthetic fibers, fibers with a hydrophilic surface, and combinations thereof.
  • hygroscopic fibers burlap fibers, jute fibers, cotton fibers, wool fibers, hemp fibers, polyester fibers, natural fibers, kenaf synthetic fibers, fibers with a hydrophilic surface, and combinations thereof.
  • the use of any of these fibers or mixtures thereof may provide for an artificial turf infill that is able to retain water in an efficient means.
  • burlap jute fibers
  • burlap has a high resistance to molding and bacterial decay.
  • burlap is able to store for its weight a large amount of water.
  • infill material made with burlap as the water absorbent yarn may be able to store approximately 450 g of water per 1 kg of dry artificial turf infill. The use of burlap may therefore provide for an artificial turf infill with superior water retention properties.
  • Burlap or jute fibers may also be easily recycled. Burlap is typically used for the storage of food such as in potato sacks. Old burlap materials or bags may be re-beaten to break up the fibers and then re-spun easily into a new yarn which may be used for manufacturing the artificial turf infill.
  • the jacket comprises any one of the following: polyurethane, rubber, a polyolefin elastomer, a dye, a UV protective additive, polyurethane and polyole, polyurethane and a temperature sensitive catalyst, a one-component polyurethane, a two-component polyurethane, polyethylene, TPE, extruded PE, extruded TPE, and combinations thereof.
  • the jacket is formed from a cured liquid.
  • the yarn comprises a peripheral portion and a central region.
  • the peripheral portion surrounds the central region.
  • the peripheral portion is partially saturated with an elastomeric compound.
  • the central region is free of the elastomeric compound. This embodiment may be beneficial because the jacket may have superior adhesion to the water absorbent yarn while at the same time leaving the central region free to absorb water.
  • the jacket comprises between 6% and 10% of the composite infill components by weight. That is to say that 90% to 94% of the composite infill by weight is the water absorbent yarn.
  • the use of a composite infill that has a jacket formed from the elastomeric compound that covers the water absorbent yarn may further be beneficial because the jacket can impart qualities that the water absorbent yarn may not have by itself.
  • the jacket may be dyed or colored so that the artificial turf retains a particular appearance.
  • the use of a jacket may also protect the water absorbent yarn and extend its useful period.
  • the jacket has a thickness between 4 ⁇ and 8 ⁇ .
  • the jacket has a length between 0.4 mm and any one of the following: 0.5 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, 2.5 mm, 3.0 mm, 3.5 mm, 4.0 mm, 4.5 mm, 5.0 mm, and 5.5 mm.
  • the different length of the artificial turf infill may have different properties.
  • the artificial turf infill can be cut so that it is relatively symmetric with regards to the diameter and the length. This may provide an infill that is more granular and packs more tightly.
  • the use of artificial turf infill where the length is much longer than the diameter may be beneficial in some instances in that the artificial turf may intertwine with itself and also with fibers that are used to form the pile of the artificial turf. This may help to keep the composite infill components in place with respect to each other and also reduce the effect of splash.
  • the splash effect is when a ball or other object ballistically hits an artificial turf surface and amounts of the artificial turf infill are knocked away from the artificial turf surface. This results in artificial turf infill being knocked away from the artificial turf surface. This effect resembles a ball or other object splashing or hitting a puddle where water is knocked up. In this case the artificial turf infill is knocked up temporarily.
  • Increasing the length of the artificial turf infill may also have the advantage that the artificial turf infill packs less tightly. This may reduce how securely the cleats of an athletic shoe grip the artificial turf.
  • the length can be adjusted such that cleats grip the surface sufficiently to enable athletic performance to balanced by the need of the shoe to release the surface to reduce injury to the player.
  • the composite infill components have a thickness between 0.3 mm and 0.5 mm.
  • the thickness of the composite infill components may also be considered to be the outside diameter or thickness of the jacket.
  • the choice of the thickness between 0.3 mm and 0.5 mm may be beneficial because the composite infill components do not pack too hard within the artificial turf surface but are still short enough that they are able to pack compactly to form a surface which resembles real turf.
  • the jacket is a cylindrical jacket that may for instance be due to an extrusion process or may be due to an effect where the yarn is coated. Either of these may result in a cylindrical jacket.
  • the jacket has an oval-shaped profile or may be asymmetric.
  • the at least one opening is a cylindric section.
  • the composite infill components could be cylindrical-shaped and one or two ends may be cut such that they resemble cylindric sections.
  • the at least one opening is two openings.
  • the composite infill components may be cylindrical-shaped and they may be cut on both sides of the cylinder thus exposing the water absorbent yarn.
  • the artificial turf comprises an artificial turf carpet with a pile.
  • the artificial turf carpet comprises a backing.
  • the artificial turf carpet further comprises artificial grass fibers.
  • the artificial grass fibers are tufted into the backing.
  • the artificial grass fibers form the pile.
  • the artificial grass fibers are secured to the backing.
  • the artificial turf infill is distributed within the pile.
  • the artificial turf comprises a sand layer between the backing and the artificial turf infill.
  • the sand layer may help to hold the artificial turf carpet in place. Placing the artificial turf infill on the sand layer may help to provide for a superior artificial turf surface.
  • the sand layer may provide for ready drainage of standing water on the artificial turf.
  • having too much drainage may be a disadvantage because the artificial turf infill is preferably damp or has some moisture to maintain cooling of the artificial turf surface as well as making it easy to slide on the artificial turf.
  • the use of the composite infill components may provide for an artificial turf infill that readily and quickly absorbs water. When water is sprayed on the surface or it rains the composite infill components will quickly absorb any water or large portions of the water which initially goes on the surface. Any extra water may then flow into the sand layer where it is drained away from the surface.
  • the artificial turf comprises a drainage system for draining standing water from the artificial turf.
  • the backing of the artificial turf or an elastic layer may be placed on the drainage system. As with the embodiment that comprises the sand layer, this may provide for a way of regulating the amount of water that is on the artificial turf.
  • the artificial turf infill will quickly absorb water and any excess will then be drained away by the drainage system.
  • the composite infill components have a length.
  • the water absorbent yarn is substantially aligned with the length.
  • the yarn may be made from a collection of fibers which is twisted or formed into a thread or a strand-like structure.
  • the yarn may have a length that represents the average orientation of fibers.
  • the invention provides for the use of composite components as artificial turf infill.
  • the composite components comprise a water absorbent yarn.
  • the water absorbent yarn is covered with a cylindrical jacket.
  • the jacket is formed from an elastomeric compound.
  • the jacket comprises at least one opening. The at least one opening exposes the water absorbent fibers.
  • Fig. 1 shows an example of an artificial turf 100.
  • the artificial turf 100 comprises an artificial turf carpet 102.
  • the artificial turf carpet comprises a backing 104 and also artificial grass fibers 106.
  • the artificial grass fibers 106 are tufted into the backing 104 and are secured 108 to the backing 104.
  • the artificial turf fibers 106 form a pile 103.
  • the artificial turf carpet 102 is resting on a ground 110 or surface.
  • the artificial turf infill 112 is made from individual composite infill components 114.
  • Fig. 2 shows a further example of an artificial turf 200.
  • the artificial turf 200 is similar to the artificial turf 100 shown in Fig. 1 except there is additionally a sand layer 202 between the artificial turf infill 112 and the backing 104.
  • the use of the sand layer 202 may be advantageous because it may help to hold the artificial turf carpet 102 in place. It may also have the technical benefit that the sand layer 202 works in conjunction with the artificial turf infill 112 to regulate the amount of water on the surface of the artificial turf 200. For example if it rains or if water is sprayed onto the surface of the artificial turf 200 the composite infill components 114 will rapidly absorb and saturate with water. The sand layer 202 may then aid in draining away excess water and preventing it from standing on the surface of the artificial turf 200.
  • Fig. 3 shows a further example of an artificial turf 300.
  • the artificial turf 300 is similar to the artificial turf 200 shown in Fig. 2 with the addition of several additional layers.
  • the elastic layer may for example be a mat or other material such as sand and elastomeric granulate or a mixture thereof that readily absorbs shock.
  • the elastic layer 302 is optional.
  • the backing 104 and/or the elastic layer 302 may have holes or may be porous so that water that is standing on the artificial turf 300 can be drained away.
  • the elastic layer 302 is directly sitting on a drainage system 304.
  • the drainage system 304 may comprise granulate material, drainage tiles, drainage pipes or other system for rapidly draining water off the surface of the artificial turf 300.
  • the artificial turf depicted in Fig. 300 may have superior qualities when water is used to cool or improve sliding properties. Water that initially goes on the surface is readily absorbed by the composite infill components 114 that make up the artificial turf infill 112. When they have filled with water excess water may then go into and possibly be stored in the sand layer 202. When the sand layer 202 is saturated it may drain through the backing 104 and/or the elastic layer 302 into the drainage system 304.
  • Fig. 4 shows an example of a composite infill component 114.
  • the composite infill component comprises a jacket which is cylindrical-shaped.
  • the composite infill component 114 can be seen as having a length 400 and a diameter 402.
  • In an inner core of the composite infill component 114 is water absorbent yarn 404.
  • Surrounding the water absorbent yarn 404 is a jacket 406 which serves as a protector or a cladding for the water absorbent yarn 404.
  • the composite infill component 114 as depicted may be manufactured by coating a yarn 404 with a jacket material 406.
  • the composite infill component 114 has had both ends cut, there are therefore two exposed openings 408.
  • the openings 408 form cylindric sections.
  • Some of the properties of the artificial turf infill can be adjusted by changing the diameter 402 and the length 400. If the length 400 is similar to the diameter 402 then the artificial turf infill will take on a grain-like or a granular form. As the length 400 is increased the properties of the artificial turf infill may change. For example the artificial turf infill may pack less densely. The density may therefore be adjusted by controlling the length 400 or controlling the distribution of lengths 400. Additionally, as the length 400 is increased the tendency of the artificial turf infill to splash may be reduced because the various composite infill components 114 may become entwined with themselves and/or artificial grass fibers.
  • Fig. 5 shows a side view of the composite infill component 114.
  • the side view shows the opening 408.
  • the water absorbent yarn 404 has a central region 500 and a peripheral region 502.
  • the peripheral region of the water absorbent yarn 404 contacts the jacket 406.
  • the jacket 406 may be applied as a liquid or fluid to the water absorbent yarn 404. Some of the fibers of the yarn may contact or intermingle with the material used to form the jacket 406. This may result in a region which is fully or partially saturated with the jacket material.
  • the region which is fully or partially saturated is the peripheral region 502.
  • the central region 500 is not filled with any of the jacket material 406.
  • the central region 500 is free to absorb the full amount of water that it is capable of.
  • the peripheral region 502 may help the adhesion of the jacket 406 to the water absorbent yarn 404.
  • Fig. 6 shows an example of a coating machine 600 which is used to coat yarn 404.
  • a spool with uncoated yarn 602 which passes through the machine to a spool with coated yarn 604.
  • the coated yarn 604 may be later cut into the composite infill components.
  • the yarn 404 after it has been coated is immediately cut into the composite infill components.
  • the yarn 404 passes through a two-component coater 606.
  • the two-component coater 606 puts the jacket on the yarn 404 in liquid form.
  • the coated yarn 404 then passes optionally through a heater or dryer 608.
  • the heater or dryer 608 may for instance be used to remove water from the jacket material and in some instances may also be used to activate a catalyst.
  • Fig. 7 illustrates the two-component coater 606 in greater detail.
  • the two-component coater 606 has an inlet for a first component 700 and an inlet for a second component 702.
  • the two components may for instance be components of a two-component polyurethane coating.
  • the first and second 700, 702 inlets then join into a mixing chamber 704 where the two components mix.
  • the mixed components then travel to an applicator ring 706.
  • the ring has jets or sprays 708 that are used to spray the jacket material onto the water absorbent yarn 404 as it passes through the two-component coater 606.
  • the mixture of the two components can be chosen such that the coating on the water absorbent yarn 404 is uniform and cures without dripping or dropping.
  • the heater or dryer 608 may or may not be used.
  • Fig. 8 shows an alternative coating machine 800.
  • the two-component coater 606 has been replaced with a shower head 802.
  • the shower head 802 sprays or drops the liquid jacket material onto the yarn 404 as it passes under the shower head 802.
  • the yarn 404 may pass through an orifice or on roller wheels which helps to regulate the amount of fluid which is applied to the yarn 404.
  • Fig. 9 shows a further example of a coating machine 900.
  • This machine 900 is similar to the machines 800 and 600 shown in Figs. 8 and 6 .
  • a bath 902 is used.
  • the yarn 404 enters the bath 902 and acquires some jacket material in liquid or fluid form. It then optionally passes through a heater 608 which may for instance be used to dry or activate a catalyst.
  • a heater 608 which may for instance be used to dry or activate a catalyst.
  • the yarn 404 may pass through an orifice or over rollers which are used to remove excess jacket material.
  • the example shown in Fig. 9 may for instance use a jacket material or coating which is a single component. If a catalyst is used the bath 902 can be left standing for a long time and may be used continuously without the worry that the coating material will prematurely set.

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EP16181508.9A EP3276078B1 (en) 2016-07-27 2016-07-27 Artificial turf with composite infill
DK16181508.9T DK3276078T3 (da) 2016-07-27 2016-07-27 Kunstgræs med granulatindfyld
ES16181508T ES2705717T3 (es) 2016-07-27 2016-07-27 Césped artificial con relleno de compuesto
MA43011A MA43011B1 (fr) 2016-07-27 2016-07-27 Gazon artificiel avec matériau de remplissage composite
EP16207159.1A EP3276073A1 (en) 2016-07-27 2016-12-28 Artificial turf infill with coated natural fiber
MA042227A MA42227A (fr) 2016-07-27 2016-12-28 Remplissage de gazon artificiel comprenant des fibres naturelles revetues
JP2019501507A JP2019529737A (ja) 2016-07-27 2017-07-21 天然繊維およびゴム粒子を備える人工芝インフィル
EP17739621.5A EP3455408A1 (en) 2016-07-27 2017-07-21 Artificial turf infill comprising natural fibers embedded in a vulcanized portion
KR1020197000807A KR20190016574A (ko) 2016-07-27 2017-07-21 천연 섬유가 코팅된 인공 잔디 충전재
NZ749350A NZ749350A (en) 2016-07-27 2017-07-21 Artificial turf infill with coated natural fiber
CN201780042782.7A CN109477293A (zh) 2016-07-27 2017-07-21 天然纤维涂覆的人造草皮填充物
US16/316,914 US20190292731A1 (en) 2016-07-27 2017-07-21 Natural fiber coated artificial turf infill
MA044982A MA44982A (fr) 2016-07-27 2017-07-21 Remplissage de pelouse artificielle comprenant des fibres naturelles incorporées dans une partie vulcanisée
MA045766A MA45766A (fr) 2016-07-27 2017-07-21 Gazon artificiel à remplissage composite
US16/316,232 US20190242071A1 (en) 2016-07-27 2017-07-21 Artificial turf infill comprising natural fibers embedded in a vulcanized portion
CA3027315A CA3027315A1 (en) 2016-07-27 2017-07-21 Artificial turf infill comprising natural fibers embedded in a vulcanized portion
KR1020197000657A KR20190016094A (ko) 2016-07-27 2017-07-21 가황된 부분 내에 임베드된 천연 섬유를 포함하는 인공 잔디 충전재
AU2017304472A AU2017304472B2 (en) 2016-07-27 2017-07-21 Artificial turf infill comprising natural fibers embedded in a vulcanized portion
EP17740037.1A EP3491184A1 (en) 2016-07-27 2017-07-21 Artificial turf infill with coated natural fiber
CA3027785A CA3027785A1 (en) 2016-07-27 2017-07-21 Artificial turf with composite infill
US16/315,488 US11859352B2 (en) 2016-07-27 2017-07-21 Artificial turf infill with natural fiber and rubber granulate
AU2017304474A AU2017304474B2 (en) 2016-07-27 2017-07-21 Artificial turf infill with coated natural fiber
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