Sofisport’s synthetic grass at Carrara’s Stadio dei Marmi

Carrara’s Stadio dei Marmi saw the resurfacing of the synthetic turf as part of the works to adapt to the infrastructural criteria set by the Football Federation for Serie B.

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A recent project in which Sofisport’s synthetic grass sports surface was installed is the Stadio dei Marmi in Carrara.

Research and development are the cornerstones of Sofisport. In-depth knowledge of the sector, combined with many years of experience, guarantee the creation of systems of absolute excellence. The winning formula is the search for the best raw materials and international partnerships with prestigious manufacturers.

Sofisport produces 5-, 7- and 11-a-side artificial turf football pitches, and for disciplines such as rugby, American football and tennis, with unique characteristics in terms of quality, safety and resistance to wear and tear, with the latest generation of performance infills.

Sofisport’s synthetic grass at Carrara’s Stadio dei Marmi

Carrarese Calcio 1908, which plays its home matches at the Stadio dei Marmi, was promoted to Serie B after 76 years: it was therefore necessary to adapt the structure to the Infrastructural Criteria laid down by the Federation. Among the various works carried out, the replacement of the synthetic grass was entrusted to Sofisport, following a negotiated procedure by invitation to 16 operators.

On the pitch, measuring 105×68 metres, the innovative BIO Surface system was installed, an artificial turf with patented technology that meets all the modern requirements of professional/amateur football.

BIO Surface, consisting of a 100% polyethylene monofilament, features a filament with a concave omega-shaped structure with a triple section, for a yield very similar to that of natural grass, with a memory return effect, and two shades of green for the best visual appearance.

The backing is made of Green Back technology, 100% polyolefin, fully recyclable; the system offers high drainability, exceeding 6700 mm/h.

The Sofisport grass system is easy to install with the use of special bi- and mono-component adhesives, respecting the environment according to UNI EN ISO 14001. It is also already compliant with the European regulations that aim to limit the dispersion of microplastics in the environment, as the clogs are 100% plant-based.

In particular, Bioground – a patent exclusive to Sofisport, an all-Italian product, the result of continuous experimentation with second-generation natural infills – is a performance infill made from materials derived from the second processing of food products. It is accompanied by a stabilising infill also of vegetable origin.

It is installed with specific anti-compaction machines, and maintenance costs are reduced through a multi-year programme with predefined timing and cost.

At the end of its life, the 100% plant-based infill can be recovered for agricultural use, thus reducing disposal costs.

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