Turf Manufacturing | Shaw Sports Turf Quality Process

IN SPORTS, A SUPERIOR TEAM BOOSTS VICTORY ODDS

Shaw Sports Turfs surface systems are only as great as the team that's working to produce them. All of our fields are manufactured at our facilities by Shaw team members in Northwest Georgia. Our dynamic team combines experience, technical knowledge and the drive to see your project through from start to finish. We hold the coveted 450+ONE certification, meaning each field we produce undergoes at least 450 quality and performance tests, with our team members going above and beyond standard testing to manufacture world-class fields for our partners.

HOW IS THIS MADE?

THE HIGHEST STANDARDS IN THE PRODUCTION OF TURF

Step 1

CREATING THE FIBER

Step 2

PRIMARY BACKING

Step 3

TUFTING - SEWING

Step 4

COATING / FINISHING

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QUALITY: THE NAME OF THE GAME AT SHAW

As a division of Shaw Industries, Shaw Sports Turf is on an environmental mission that aligns with our parent company's commitment to reducing water consumption, energy and emissions in everything we do. We focus on the interconnected aspects of sustainability to ensure that our world-class field surfaces are designed and manufactured with the environment in mind — and we're always working in tandem with our partners and peers to create a better future.

To date, Shaw Sports Turf has reclaimed more than 4,000 tons of artificial turf that would have otherwise gone to landfill. We've reduced our carbon footprint by more than 50 percent compared to industry standards. And we've also reclaimed more than 1 billion pounds of carpet. With about 90 percent of our products Cradle to Cradle certified, we're proof that you can create innovative, industry-leading solutions while also being gentle to the environment.

NORTH AMERICA’S TRUSTED NAME IN SYNTHETIC TURF

INDUSTRY LEADING INNOVATION

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GAME ON

Shaw Sports Turf’s revolutionary GAME ON system redefines field design, offering unmatched customization, increased performance, and a bold new way to elevate the game.

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PEAK Performance Lab

The PEAK Performance Lab combines cutting-edge testing, biomechanics, and motion capture to create turf systems that elevate safety, performance, and playability.

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Co-Op Purchasing

Co-op purchasing with Shaw Sports Turf provides streamlined access to high-quality turf systems, saving time and money while meeting procurement requirements with ease.

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Collaborations

Through strategic collaborations with athletes, schools, and professionals, Shaw Sports Turf develops innovative, customized turf systems that exceed performance demands.

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SHAW SPORTS TURF SERVICES

FIND A REP IN YOUR AREA

Shaw Sports Turf has demonstrated industry leadership in both quality and innovation for more than two decades with over 4,000 successful installations, and an impressive list of high-profile installations, including the Baltimore Ravens, Arizona Diamondbacks, Miami Marlins, Texas Rangers, Tampa Bay Rays and many others.