DuraFlo EEBS by X-Grass
Environmentally Engineered Backing System
Why DuraFlo?
Our driving ambition is to develop a synthetic turf program that is as environmentally friendly as possible. That mission begins with a close examination of the components that make up our turf products, and the goal of providing long-term options for turf disposal other than the landfill! From the cradle to the to the grave, X-Grass has developed the most environmentally friendly product on the market today!
Proven Technology
We have spent the last 6+ years developing our DuraFlo EEBS backing system, designed specially for our synthetic turf products. However, the basic technology itself is not new. In fact, hot melt polyolefin adhesive systems have been used globally in the heavily regulated geotechnical engineering field for the better part of a decade. These geosynthetic products are designed to be installed underground providing strength and support to engineered soil structures for 100 years and beyond. Futhermore, the specialty carpet industry uses this technology to add value to molded automotive carpets, modular carpets and more. So, the technology is tried and true. Now we have developed the process specific to the synthetic turf market.
The Manufacturing Process
The process incorporates an all polyolefin system which includes:
- A polyethylene adhesive applied to the back of a tufted greige synthetic turf.
- A polypropylene nonwoven geotextile is then applied as a secondary backing reinforcement.
- A brief, low-temperature bonding method, without fillers or other bonding agents, completes the process.
No other processes are needed to achieve the required tuft bind, permeability or any other performance properities needed. This process, and the combination of polyolefin components, allows a number of advantages over traditional urethane backing systems.
Environmentally Friendly
Because DuraFlo is an all polyolefin backing system, and all other components of the turf product (grass fiber and primary backing) are polyolefins as well, the X-Grass product line is 100% recyclable. A closed loop system can be created where reclaimed X-Grass, minus the infill, can be recycled into the adhesive application process.
Permeable
The DuraFlo process does not need a hole-punch system to create permeability, as do most urethane systems. In fact, with the damaging hole-punch process, X-Grass products with the DuraFlo system are more than twice as permeable as compared to traditional urethane backed products.
Benefits
- DuraFlo backing acts as a weed barrier
- "Green" approach, the most environmentally friendly turf on the market today!
- Ability to relax and reduce wrinkles
