In the sports sector, a distinction is usually made between three artificial grass generations. This classification describes the technical progress from the first artificial turf to the present day.
| Generation | Features | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Generation (from the 1960s) | short, hard fibers, mostly polyamide, unfilled | first stadiums, e.g., AstroTurf |
| 2nd Generation (from the 1970s) | longer, often fibrillated fibers with sand infill | hockey, tennis, all-weather courts |
| 3rd Generation (from the 1990s) | long, soft monofilament fibers with sand and elastic infill | modern soccer |
And today?
Current developments focus on systems without plastic granules, natural infill materials, and recyclable products—partly due to EU regulations on microplastics. Garden artificial grass such as Royal Grass® does not require plastic granules.
