Artificial turf and synthetic grass mean the same thing: a surface made of plastic fibres tufted into a backing fabric. The term “artificial turf” is used mainly in standards and tender specifications, for example in DIN 18035-7 “Artificial turf surfaces”.
Other terms
- Synthetic grass – the most common term
- Grass carpet – usually used for simple, thin surfaces
- AstroTurf – originally a brand name
How artificial turf is made is explained in the entry Tufting; the most important fibre material is polyethylene.
