To better understand how ONE-DNA™ artificial grass performs over time, we commissioned SGS Intron, an independent testing and certification institute, to conduct accelerated ageing tests on selected products.
The assessment examined how exposure to environmental conditions may influence the material properties of the artificial grass over an extended period.
Independent ageing assessment
The testing programme subjected product samples to accelerated ageing conditions, including:
- UV radiation
- Elevated temperatures
- Water exposure
The purpose of the assessment was to evaluate changes in selected material characteristics after simulated long-term outdoor exposure.
According to the test programme, the ageing process represented approximately ten years of outdoor use under controlled laboratory conditions. Accelerated ageing results are not a prediction of service life on site.
What was evaluated?
During the assessment, SGS Intron periodically measured and analysed a range of product characteristics, including:
- Fibre Properties
- Fibre length
- Fibre diameter
- Colour characteristics
- Polymer Properties
- Melt Flow Index (MFI)
- Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
These measurements were performed on both the fibres and backing materials used within the ONE-DNA™ product structure.
Test results
According to SGS Intron, the tested samples showed limited changes in the measured properties following the accelerated ageing programme.
The report noted a change in the Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) of the material after exposure to the simulated ageing conditions.
The measured results provide technical information regarding how the material characteristics evolved during the test period and contribute to a broader understanding of long-term product performance.
Supporting product transparency
Independent testing forms an important part of our commitment to providing documented product information.
Ageing assessments, together with other technical evaluations and product testing programmes, help build a clearer understanding of material behaviour over time and provide objective data that can support specification and product selection processes.
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