Frequently Asked Questions > Synthetic or "Artificial" Turf > I have heard that kids can get “rug burn” and “turf toe” from synthetic turf.

  • These types of injuries are associated with first generation (“astro-turf”) products.
  • Today’s products, in their fourth generation, have longer filaments and protective mixes of sand and rubber infill which very closely replicate natural turf
  • In fact, artificial turf fields are safer than natural turf fields, where potholes and other field blemishes that contribute to muscle pulls and bone breaks

Last updated on May 5, 2007 by Webmaster