Optimum Play DF Synthetic Turf Kit with optional PlayLite Safety Pads

Did you know that falls are the most common cause of nonfatal injuries of children ages 0-19 years? We understand that safety is a top priority when it comes to installing playgrounds and it’s vital that your playground safety surfacing material reduces the likelihood of these kinds of injuries. 

We recommend using a very high quality unitary surfacing such as our top of the line synthetic turf system. ProGreen, a leading innovator in the synthetic turf sector, provides a safer, low maintenance playground safety turf system, engineered to meet or exceed the ASTM fall height requirements.

Investing in artificial turf for playgrounds is a game-changer, offering unparalleled safety, durability, and versatility. Create an inviting and accessible play environment that inspires imagination and fosters healthy development for children with artificial turf.

ProGreen’s Optimum Play DF (Dual Fiber) artificial turf is an excellent choice for playgrounds, child care centers, schools, parks, and more. It is durable, low maintenance and looks great in all recreational applications. Here are more of the many benefits of this premium surfacing material:

Safety First

Optimum Play DF is one of the safest surfacing materials available for children! It's lead-free and 100% PFAS-free. It not only features a durable dual fiber system, but also a shock absorbing pad beneath the turf to ensure extra cushioning for fall protection. 

Common playground loose fill surfacing presents multiple problems, some which  you might not be aware of: 

1. Loose fill materials do not provide adequate accessibility to the playground, ADA testing is performed under lab conditions, not on your playground.
2. Woodchips can take weeks/months to dry out once it becomes wet. It molds, it's a potential respiratory health hazard, you wouldn't allow children to play in a building with mold, it's unsafe. 
3. Woodchips or sand can irritate eyes and noses if inhaled. 
4. Sand becomes sand paper on children's feet, destroying floors when they bring it inside on their shoes. 
5. Sand often becomes the local kitty litter box, children may get ringworm from playing in it. 
6. Pea Gravel compacts and becomes solid if it's not constantly raked and maintained. 
7. Pea Gravel frequently becomes stuck in noses and ears, and may require surgical removal.
8. Pea Gravel causes damage to others and to windows, autos, etc., when thrown during play. 

These and other loose fill materials require constant maintenance to rake them back into place, as needed, to provide adequate fall protection. They also must be periodically topped off with new material, as they either break down or migrate outside the protected area.

With artificial turf, these risks are eliminated entirely. All ProGreen synthetic turf products are made with the highest safety standards in mind – the health of your children, family and community come first!

ProFlow - Permeable Backing System, is setting new standards for the Synthetic Turf Industry

ProFlow, the proprietary secondary backing system from ProGreen, has revolutionized the way synthetic turf systems drain. This exclusive backing system is four times more permeable than other leading brands, setting a new bar for the commercial playground surfacing industry. 

Their non-perforated technology does not require holes in the backing for drainage. Despite the fact that it has no holes, it is still completely permeable and increases the drainage capacity by 100%. The rapid flow-through provides more playable surfaces and washes pet wastes through, quickly helping to eliminate odors and waste faster than nature. 

Commercial projects enjoy a proven drainage system that satisfies architect and engineering requirements.  No other brand of turf offers you this beneficial new technology. To learn more about this special new feature, and to get a quote for your play space, contact your Strictly for Kids sales representative: 1-877-897-0422 or [email protected]. 

More Time to Play

Artificial turf eliminates the mud that you get with natural grass play yards and lawns. No worries; with the Optimum Play DF turf, the children will spend more time outside playing without tracking mud inside afterwards. 

With a safer surfacing option, teachers, parents and caregivers can spend less time kissing boo-boos and more time watching the little ones play! Lastly, their patented ProFlow drainage system allows water to seep through quickly so there won’t be puddles when it rains–perfect for those rainy day playtimes!

Beauty & Versatility

ProGreen artificial grass looks great all year round! Its realistic texture mimics natural grass perfectly while standing up to heavy foot traffic as well as wear-and-tear over time. You can even customize the color to match your facility’s style! 

Other surfacing options such as poured rubber or woodchips need new layers added or replaced over time. Artificial turf will last for many years with little to no maintenance. Whether you are looking to spruce up an existing playground area or create an entirely new one from scratch – ProGreen synthetic turf can quickly and easily help you accomplish this!

We understand that child safety during play is paramount - which means investing in a safe playing surface that will stand the test of time is essential. If you're searching for a far superior playground surface that requires minimal maintenance and adds a touch of elegance and beauty – ProGreen Optimum Play turf is the best choice! Contact us today about adding this awesome turf system to your playground!

More about ProFlow

The secret to ProFlow is a one of a kind technology that flushes, rather than percolates water. Installing Optimum Play DF, with ProFlow, provides much better drainage than natural grass; we believe in professional results and developed a product line that changed the game. 

Why Should You Upgrade to a Non-Perforated Backing?

For years, artificial grass manufacturers simply punched holes into the backing of their turf for drainage. Most artificial lawns require infill to help keep the stabilize it and sand is the most common infill. As the turf ages and is subjected to a multitude of rains, sand particles can work their way into these holes and prevent them from draining. 

Also, customers of traditional synthetic turf have experienced problems with weeds growing up through the drainage holes. Not to mention, the tuft bind and durability of the backing does not wear as well over time, when repeatedly punctured.

ProFlow backing is comprised of two heavy gauge woven layers, one five pick layer and a final coating of a high-viscosity polyurethane compound. Before this compound is applied to the turf, it’s injected with air that creates passages that allow for free flow drainage. 

ProFlow provides a percolation rate that stays consistent throughout the life of your turf system. By installing ProFlow with their moisture-resistant fibers, you can be confident that this artificial grass will be cleaner, drier and less slippery.

ProFlow eliminates the problems associated with perforated backings; including particles clogging the holes and interfering with the drainage efficiency and even weeds growing through the drainage holes.

ProGreen is manufactured exclusively in the United States. This allows them to maintain a stringent level of quality, upholding standards and maintaining consistency throughout their entire manufacturing processes. From resins to fibers ProGreen controls every aspect of production domestically, ensuring that they deliver only best in class artificial turf. ProFlow keeps life simpler with dry feet, dry paws and happy faces.

ProFlow Backing Features:

• Superior drainage (4x industry standard) 
• Weeds won’t grow through weep holes 
• Dimensional stability is enhanced 
• Fiber retention is increased with coating process 
• Exclusively available through ProGreen 
• Patent Pending