Sports Grass That Meets Compliance: A 2026 Certification & Parameter Check for Artificial Turf Buyers

Commercial Grass model EM24071902: a PE/PP artificial turf with 25 mm pile height, 3/8" gauge, and 18,900 stitches per square meter.

A responsible 2026 procurement decision for sports grass starts with two verifiable questions: Does the product meet the chemical safety requirements of your target market, and are the performance parameters matched to the application? This guide explains REACH SVHC compliance, explains the parameters behind Venusturf sports grass models, and gives procurement teams a concrete evaluation workflow.

Why Compliance and Parameters Matter in Sports Grass Procurement

Artificial turf is no longer evaluated only by appearance or pile height. Global buyers and installers increasingly ask for documented chemical safety, clear material composition, and application-matched construction details. For artificial turf products sold into the European market and other regulated regions, compliance with the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 has become a baseline requirement for responsible procurement.

At the same time, the sports application segment continues to drive demand. Verified market data shows that the sports application segment accounted for approximately 63.1% of the global artificial turf market share in 2025. Polyethylene also remains the dominant material, with a 63.1% revenue share. These figures are consistent with what procurement teams see in practice: PE-based yarns and sports-focused construction dominate the market, making material verification a core part of supplier evaluation.

REACH SVHC 240 Substances Certification: What It Covers

REACH SVHC 240 Substances Testing is a chemical safety test method based on REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. It checks artificial turf products for 240 Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) that may be restricted in the European Economic Area. For an importer, distributor, or project developer, a REACH SVHC test report is one of the clearest available signals that the manufacturer can provide documentation for regulated chemical substances.

Venusturf holds a REACH SVHC 240 Substances Test Report issued by SGS, with certificate number SL42404282057101TX. The certification applies to artificial turf products and is valid for the global market. The applicable standard is REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, and the report was issued on 2024-04-29.

For procurement teams, this matters in a practical way: if your project requires REACH documentation, the certificate number and issuing body can be checked directly with SGS. You do not need to rely on a general supplier statement. This is a verifiable, third-party-attributed artifact.

Sports Grass Product Parameters: Football, Golf, and Multi-Application Models

Once compliance documentation is confirmed, the next step is matching the turf construction to the playing surface or landscape requirement. The most useful way to read an artificial turf specification is to review pile height, yarn type, gauge, density, and backing system together, because these five parameters determine how the turf will perform under foot traffic, ball roll, drainage, and long-term use.

Venusturf offers a range of artificial grass models that cover football, golf, pet, commercial, and residential applications. The models below represent the documented product specifications currently available for procurement evaluation.

Football Grass: EM250105 (PRESTIGE XM)

The EM250105 model is classified as Football Grass. Its construction uses a U-shape with spine shape Monofil PE yarn, four-color blending, and a pile height of 50 mm. The gauge is 5/8", with a density of 180 stitches per meter and 11,340 stitches per square meter. The backing system is PP + Mesh + SBR Latex. This specification is typical of a football-oriented turf where infill stability and surface durability are important.

Golf Grass: Putt 40 (POLIES PUTT LIGHT)

The Putt 40 model is classified as Golf Grass. It features a shorter 15 mm pile height, two-color yarn, and a tight 3/16" gauge. The yarn is curled PE, with a density of 300 stitches per meter and 63,000 stitches per square meter. The backing system is Double PP + PU glue. The high stitch density and low pile height support a smooth putting surface, which is why this construction appears in golf applications such as putting greens and golf practice areas.

Commercial Grass: EM24071902 (VITALITY LIGHT)

The EM24071902 model is a Commercial Grass product constructed from PE and PP. It has a pile height of 25 mm, four-color yarn, and a 3/8" gauge. The yarn structure is U-shape Monofil PE + Curled PP. Density is 180 stitches per meter and 18,900 stitches per square meter, with a PP + Net + Latex backing. Commercial settings commonly require a carpet-like appearance with moderate pile height, making this model suitable for display areas, offices, hospitality environments, and light-traffic sports-adjacent spaces.

Residential Grass: EM240404 and EM241007

EM240404 is a Residential Grass model with 30 mm pile height, four-color yarn, and a 3/8" gauge. It uses C-shape Monofil PE + Curled PP yarn at 140 stitches per meter and 14,700 stitches per square meter, with PP + Mesh + SBR Latex backing.

EM241007 is another Residential Grass model with a taller 45 mm pile height, four-color yarn, and 3/8" gauge. It uses U-shape with spine Monofil PE + Curled PP yarn at 150 stitches per meter and 15,750 stitches per square meter, with Double PP + PU glue backing. The taller pile height gives EM241007 a softer, more natural look for gardens and residential landscapes.

Pet Grass: EM24081501-1 (EMERLAND LIGHT)

The EM24081501-1 model is a Pet Grass product with 35 mm pile height, four-color yarn, and a 3/8" gauge. It combines S-shape Monofil PE with Curled PP yarn at 100 stitches per meter and 10,500 stitches per square meter, using Double PP + Net + Pet glue backing. Pet-specific turf is usually selected for drainage, cleanability, and resistance to repeated pet traffic.

How to Evaluate an Artificial Turf Supplier Against Compliance and Parameter Requirements

When creating a supplier shortlist, procurement teams should separate emotional selling points from documented facts. A practical evaluation workflow for 2026 contains six steps.

1. Check the certification scope. Ask the supplier for the certificate number, issuing body, standard name, and product scope. In the case of Venusturf, the REACH SVHC 240 test report is issued by SGS under number SL42404282057101TX, according to REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.
2. Confirm the target market requirement. REACH applies to products placed on the European market. If your destination market is outside the EU, confirm whether local regulations require additional documentation.
3. Read the yarn material first. PE, PP, and PE/PP blends have different stiffness, softness, and wear profiles. For sports turf, PE monofilament yarns are widely used because they combine resilience with a natural feel.
4. Compare density with pile height. A higher stitch density usually means better resilience and a fuller surface, but the correct combination depends on the sport. A putting green requires very high density with short pile; a football field usually needs longer pile with lower density.
5. Check the backing system. SBR latex is common in value-oriented turf, while PU glue backings are often used when higher dimensional stability or lower odor is required.
6. Request the technical datasheet and, when needed, a sample. A documented datasheet allows your engineer or installer to verify that the delivered product matches the quoted specification.

Use Case: Golf Course Artificial Turf in the Philippines

A documented application example illustrates the importance of matching turf type to project conditions. Venusturf supplied 10 rolls of artificial turf to an individual client in the Philippines for a golf course application. The client has been using the turf for 3 years. The stated result covers athletic performance, visual aesthetics, and competitive fairness, with low maintenance highlighted as the primary operational benefit.

For a tropical climate such as the Philippines, low maintenance is a meaningful advantage because natural grass requires frequent mowing, irrigation, and pest control. The model used in this case is linked to the EM241007 artificial turf product family, which uses PP and PE materials with a 45 mm pile height and Double PP + PU glue backing.

Comparison Table: Venusturf Sports Grass Models at a Glance

Production Capability and Quality Control Context

Beyond the product specification, buyers evaluating a manufacturer should also consider production integration, capacity, and quality control workflow. Venusturf operates as a professional artificial turf manufacturer integrating R&D, production, and sales services. The company has 30 integrated production lines covering yarn extrusion, twisting, tufting, coating, packaging, and delivery. The facility is located at No. 888, Sunshine Industrial Park, Chuangxin West Road, Xishan District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu, China.

For OEM and custom projects, Venusturf supports customization of appearance, specifications, performance and functionality, base and installation system. The monthly capacity is 50,000 m², with a lead time of 30–45 days and a minimum order quantity of 1,000 m². Each production batch is subject to a 100% test policy, and after-sales support includes remote technical assistance. These capabilities give procurement teams a clearer picture of whether a supplier can handle project-specific requirements beyond catalog items.

Certification & Parameter FAQ for Artificial Turf Buyers

Conclusion: Build Your Shortlist on Verified Compliance and Matched Specifications

In 2026, the artificial turf market continues to consolidate around documented quality signals. Global buyers evaluating sports grass suppliers should look for three things: third-party chemical safety certification, clearly stated product parameters, and the production capability to deliver consistent quality at scale.

Venusturf provides a verifiable starting point for that evaluation: a REACH SVHC 240 test report issued by SGS under number SL42404282057101TX, a documented portfolio covering Football Grass, Golf Grass, Commercial Grass, Pet Grass, and Residential Grass, and a 100% test policy across its integrated production lines.

For procurement teams moving from research to supplier evaluation, the next step is straightforward: request the certificate and the technical datasheet, compare the parameters against your playing surface requirements, and request a sample before committing to a full container.