Cork granules are obtained from the bark of the cork oak. As an organic infill, they provide cushioning and excellent playing characteristics—without the use of plastic.
Benefits
- Natural, renewable raw material
- No microplastics
- Heats up less in the sun than dark rubber granules
Disadvantages
- Lightweight—can float during heavy rain and be blown away by wind
- Must be regularly refilled and redistributed
- Organic material ages and decomposes over time
Other alternatives include quartz sand or non-infill artificial turf systems. For the maintenance of infilled pitches, please see artificial turf cleaning.
