From indoor surfaces to industry-leading clay courts, our unique range offers comfort underfoot as well as the ability to take spin and slice.
Uniquely positioned as the only manufacturer of all three types of artificial surfaces; Tufted, Woven and Needlepunch, Playrite are the only company within the sports industry that can offer totally impartial advice on the type of tennis surface to suit your club’s needs.
Matchclay simulates natural clay courts without the high maintenance requirements and is relatively quick and low cost to install, so provides an ideal solution for clubs wanting to continue with clay courts without extensive all year round maintenance costs.
When filled with clay this surface is classified to ITF Category 1 Slow pace. Fully adhered or loose laid, Matchclay is a cost-effective solution to natural clay.
Clayrite is a tufted monofilament or fibrillated yarn which mimics the look and play of a natural clay surface. Its sand topdressing helps provide the same ball speed and bounce like that of a traditional clay court.
Clayrite is the complete artificial alternative to our Matchclay surface having a sand-filled system and can be installed onto existing or new hard porous courts.
Matchplay 2 is an ideal all-round club level choice due to its high performance and durability.
Available in a range of colours, Matchplay 2 is ideal for coaching due to its consistent ball bounce and high porosity level which allows all-weather usage, maximising playing time.
This is our most popular tennis surface. It is suited for high-level tennis players who want a faster pace, texturised yarn surface. Its unique surface provides unrivalled durability and performance.
Grandplay has been designed to simulate a natural grass court with a positive grip underfoot, making it the preferred choice for many clubs.
Winner 15 is the preferred choice of the higher level tennis player that wants the fastest court pace with a positive grip, comfort and a degree of spin.
The unique two-tone green and terracotta colour designs look stunning in situ and will definitely give your club the wow factor.
With our range of different surfaces to suit the requirements of the club, the standard of tennis and your budget and maintenance requirements. We can help you find the right artificial surface for your tennis club.
What is a MUGA Pitch?
MUGA is an acronym for Multi-Use Games Area. Just as the name suggests, these types of pitches are suitable for multiple sports that can all take place on the same pitch.
For MUGA installations, here at Playrite, we offer 4 surface options. Tufted surfaces with a high pile are best for football and rugby, as they accurately recreate the feeling of a natural grass surface. However, for small ball sports such as hockey and tennis, a needle punch surface is more appropriate.
What about colours?
Many tufted type surfaces are restricted in colour such as terracotta, green and blue. Our needle-punch surfaces are readily available in over 12 colours and if the facility requires a specific Pantone colour this also can be considered.
How do I maintain my MUGA pitch?
Artificial surfaces are cheaper to maintain than natural grass pitches, but you should still consider how you will manage the upkeep of the pitch and choose a surface that you can realistically manage to maintain. We can advise you on the type and level of maintenance required for each of our surfaces.
Why you should choose a Playrite MUGA Pitch:
Our MUGA Pitch solutions have been installed in a number of schools and sports clubs up and down the country as well as exported for use abroad.
The club welcomes players of all ages and standards to play tennis in the beautiful surroundings of Cirencester park.
In September of 2017 the club approached Playrite to discuss a proposed upgrade of a block of 4 existing hard courts to a synthetic clay surface with a slow pace rating, which was the preferred choice of members.
After relevant meetings and discussions and also visits by the club to Playrite reference sites to view similar installations, Playrite’s Clayrite Monofilament Tennis surface ( Clayrite MF), was chosen by the club as it conformed to all the clubs primary requirements, including being manufactured in the UK, pace rating, Performance criteria and ITF accreditation.
Fosse contracts Ltd ( Leicester), who are well known for their expertise in the Tennis Court industry were appointed as the chosen contractor.
Fosse Contracts have worked closely and successfully with Playrite on numerous similar Tennis schemes over a number of years.
The club were looking for a quick turn-around on the installation of the courts, prior to the winter months and both Playrite and Fosse Contracts pulled out all the stops to ensure the installation was completed on schedule in late October 2017.
The club are delighted with the new facility which will be enjoyed year round by members.
The initial response from the members on the new surface has been very positive, with excellent feedback on both performance and quality of the surface.
Designed to adapt to 21 st century teaching, the 58-acre site offers a full range of integrated learning environments which can cater for upto 14,000 students and 2,000 staff members whilst providing accommodation for up to 1000 students. Amongst the state-of-the-art facilities the site offers, is their full-sized FIFA/FA approved floodlit 3G pitch suitable for both football and rugby.
Outlined by the client from the outset, it was imperative that this pitch could not only be used for internal use, but also for external teams and the wider community for regular football and rugby matches. This made it imperative that the quality of the pitch matched the requirements needed for both sports, in terms of quality and performance.
Playrite were approached by Prestige Civils and Sports Ltd, who were awarded the construction contract for the sports pitches, to work closely together and find a solution that fulfilled the client’s specification. Using their knowledge of various league guidelines for both sports, the team at Playrite chose their Conqueror 60 MP 3G synthetic grass surface for this prestige project.
The Conqueror 60MP product is certified to World regulation 22 for Rugby and IMS / FIFA 1star equivalent for football, so it met all the required performance criteria levels outlined for the scheme.
Bradley Surfacing Systems Ltd, with whom Playrite have previously worked with on a number of successful projects, installed the Conqueror surface comprising over 7850 sq m 2 of material with inlaid lines for football and rugby.
Since the hugely impressive new complex was opened in 2018, the facilities within the sports campus continues to offer the highest standards to its students on a daily basis whilst also servicing the wider local community, with regular practice sessions and matches occurring throughout the sporting season.
Artificial grass is becoming increasingly commonplace within residential gardens, and with the high quality of modern artificial grass, it is often hard to distinguish from a natural lawn. This makes it the perfect choice for someone looking for a lower-maintenance garden without compromising on the aesthetic of their outdoor space.
Choosing artificial grass for your home isn’t just about appearances. There is a whole range of benefits to be enjoyed, from lower maintenance to reduced costs. When the time comes to install your artificial lawn, you want to know that you are getting the most cost-effective option that will bring you years of active use.
The Nearlygrass artificial turf range is manufactured using the finest material and traditional techniques to produce a high quality grass that features a natural look and feel. Perfect for home, education or commercial applications, Nearlygrass is made with two tone fibres, with a variety of pile heights and textures to suit every style and budget.
What Playrite has to offer you:
Here at Playrite, we are aUK family owned business dating back to 1873, Nation Floorcoverings is a company steeped in heritage and tradition. Manufactured using the finest materials and traditional techniques, our high quality grass features a natural look and feel, that’s perfect for home, education or commercial applications.
Get in touch with our team today, to find out more.
Whether the play area in question is a public park run by the Council, a school playground or even in the family area of the local pub/restaurant, minimising risk and the safety of the children that will be using it.
Playsafe offers an excellent alternative to natural grass, bark-covered areas, wet pour and asphalt, providing a playground surface that is soft underfoot as well as being durable in any weather.It also offers a cleaner, safer and more durable alternative to most other playground options.
Playsafe flooring systems can be specified to suit specific needs and budgets without compromising safety, with flooring suitable for early years in schools and nurseries.
Our Playsafe surface provides limitless design options and impact absorbing material that meets BS EN1177 and BS7188 standards. Playsafe systems are completed with Matchwinner Velour, a low maintenance, vandal resistant, sand-dressed surface.
In addition, our surface is available in a choice of 14 vibrant colours, we can create a bright colourful surfacing to meet a variety of design briefs. This surface also comes with a minimum 5 year warranty, meaning that in the unlikely event of a repair being needed, it will be undertaken by our team of experts here at Playrite.
To find out more about our Playsafe surface, click here, or contact our team today!
As the game has developed over the years, the technical requirements of hockey have to some extent evolved with the game being played at much higher speeds, resulting in games being played on Artificial Grass Pitches (AGP) as opposed to the traditional natural grass pitches.
According to Great Britain Hockey, the sport’s governing body, in England the game is played on over 1000 sand filled or sand dressed pitches and a further 65+ water based hockey pitches.
Pitch Dimensions
A hockey pitch is rectangular and measures 91.40metres in length by 55 metres wide with a 4 metre run off at each side-line and a 5m run off at the back-line.
Tournament EL is an excellent playing surface for sports, available with inlaid lines to mark out a range of different sports. A great all year round product that will maximise your sporting needs to full potential.
This surface uses monofilament fibres to meet FIH standards and comes with a manufacturer’s 5-year warranty; however, we would recommend a Playrite shock pad to prolong the life and performance of the surface. As with any tufted surface, to maximise the pile designs a regular maintenance plan should be in place.
Tournament MF is superior quality sand dressed tufted surface, designed with its unique texturised monofilament fibre to offer durability and comfort underfoot. Providing an excellent playing surface for sports such as hockey as well as being suitable for multi-sport use. Tournament MF is available with inlaid lines to mark out a range of different sports. Meeting EN15330 Part 1 and FIH performance the surface is ideal for a variety of ball sports including football. It is a great all year round product that will maximise your sporting needs to full potential.
We manufacture our own high-quality surfaces in the UK and can advise on the construction and installation of your surface, through our network of specialist contractors. By working with us you can find the right surface at a competitive cost.
Playrite is part of National Floorcoverings, a family owned UK business that has been operational since 1873, and we have been at the forefront of manufacturing sports surfaces for over 20 years. Playrite was derived to specifically fulfil a market niche developing a range of artificial surfaces specifically for sports and leisure.
We have a variety of hockey pitch options that are suitable for all players at all levels, whether you are an elite professional or playing after school. Providing a true, accurate ball roll, our FIH standard surfaces offer exceptional performance for all levels of hockey playing. A selection of our high quality hockey pitches are also able to support multi-use sport, these products are an excellent choice for those keen to play a wider range of sports on one pitch.
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As the only UK company to manufacture all three types of artificial pitches, Playrite is uniquely positioned to offer totally impartial advice on the type of surface to suit your needs.
Playrite manufactures needlepunch, tufted and woven artificial pitches, all from our home in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. As the only UK company to manufacture all three types of artificial pitches, Playrite is uniquely positioned to offer totally impartial advice on the type of surface to suit your needs.
Here are just a couple of reasons why you should choose a Playrite surface …
As a UK family owned business dating back to 1873, Nation Floorcoverings is a company steeped in heritage and tradition. Twenty years ago, Playrite branched out as its own division to fulfil a niche in the market for a company to develop, design and manufacture surfacing for sports and leisure. Today we are the only UK Company to manufacture needle punch, tufted and woven surfaces all from our home in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside.
Playrite aims to achieve and maintain market leadership in the sports surfaces market, by providing quality products and service of excellence through a constant development of people, products and processes.
Our UK Manufacturing Process.
Playrite manufactures needlepunch, tufted and woven surfaces, from its home in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside.
The company is privately owned by a family in Derbyshire who are committed to sourcing components from the UK whenever possible.
Quality and Accreditations.
All of our products are accredited by sports governing bodies and European standards for outdoor sports in compliance with ISO 9001. We also have …
Playrite is a division of National Floorcoverings, a UK family owned group of companies dating back to 1873.
Our business has a combined experience in all types of flooring and Playrite is the only UK company to develop, design and manufacture all three types of artificial surface for sports and leisure.
The Group can confirm that due to concerns surrounding the safety and wellbeing of its employees, it will be closing the manufacturing operations of Heckmondwike, Paragon Carpet Tiles, Mat.Works and Playrite on Tuesday 31st March, until further notice.
Although a hard decision to make, the Group values the safety of its staff above all else and therefore decided to carry out the aforementioned closure.
National Floorcoverings Ltd will issue a further statement once manufacturing operations are re-opened.
However, the company would like to reassure its customers that companies across the Group are available to take orders from its range of extensive stock, using the normal channels, with staff following remote working procedures. Despatch is also operating during this time to ensure orders are fulfilled.
At this time, the Group, and all its employees, would like to thank the NHS and all other support workers that are working tirelessly to combat the virus. That is why we are giving priority to all ongoing and new orders that are required for frontline businesses, or NHS departments, that may need the Group’s support during this time.
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch your relevant sales contact, whether that’s at Heckmondwike, Paragon Carpet Tiles, Mat.Works or Playrite. If you don’t have any details available, please visit the relevant company’s website.
Once again, we would like to take this opportunity to wish every one of our customers, and their families, good health and we hope you all stay safe in these unprecedented times.
Regards,
National Floorcoverings Ltd
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We want to reassure you that here at Playrite, we are still manufacturing our needle-punch, tufted and woven artificial pitches. Whilst we are following government guidelines, we will be business as usual until we possibly can.
Here at Playrite Our synthetic all-weather solutions play just like the best natural turf pitches, but with much lower maintenance costs. So, here are a few things you need to know about our 3G surfaces.
What does 3G mean?
The name 3G pitch simply stands for ‘third generation’ pitch – a new type of artificial, all-weather pitch that is constructed which consists of three synthetic elements; synthetic turf, sand infill and rubber infill.
Ideally suited for playing precision sports such as Football and Rugby, this surface is primarily installed as a solution
for sports training facilities as it can be played upon all year round.
Surface
Tested to International Match Standard, all of our tufted 3G football surfaces are classified to FIFA equivalent, offering exceptional ball control, and maximum comfort underfoot.
They offer a very realistic bounce and ball roll, providing a playing experience that is virtually the same as when playing on grass. This type of pitch has even been used in UEFA Champions League games. In addition to its low- maintenance nature, our Artificial Football Surfaces are environmentally friendly, all-weather surface with eye- catching realism.
What options are available?
For 3G artificial pitches, we offer six options with three different pile heights.
With various different options available depending on your requirements, we can help you to find the surface that gives the best playing experience for your needs.
What makes them play like a grass pitch?
The realistic feel of our pitches is created by using a tufted surface, with a sand and rubber infill. The surface is constructed with a ‘pile’, much the same as a carpet, and then infilled with sand and rubber, which gives the surface a very similar feel to a natural grass pitch.
Maintenance
3G pitches are cheaper to maintain than natural grass pitches, but you should still consider how you will manage the upkeep of the pitch and choose a surface that you can realistically manage to maintain. We can advise you on the type and level of maintenance required for each of our surfaces.
Benefits
If you’re thinking of having an Artificial grass pitch installed, we have many different options for you to choose from that can be tailored to suit your budget and your needs
We manufacture our surfaces in the UK and they are installed right across the country. Many have even been installed in other parts of the world.
So, get in touch with our team and have your own 3G surface installed today!
The various designs of the park were voted for by nearly 400 children from the local schools, with the winning plan focusing on elements to help evolve the children’s fine motor skills. The project incorporated a bicycle circuit, zip line, game elements, climbing wall and rest area, all inspired by elements of the island of Ibiza.
When Malaga based contractors UNICESPED, were looking for the product of a suitable surface that reflected the colourful elements that were integral to the design, they turned to Playrite and there Matchwinner Velour 1300 product.
Matchwinner Velour is a sand dressed needlepunch surface that is easy to install with low infill rates, providing a durable and very hard-wearing surface. With no sand compaction issues, this surface is low maintenance with a high porosity rate, that is fast draining and ideal for all-weather use.
Available in 14 different colours, the Matchwinner Velour enables designs to be inset into the surface, which was ideal for the various spaces within the park to ensure the various slopes and walls reflected the bright and bold colours required within the design.
The surface was installed by Tecopsa with a base of gravel and sand and compacted by machines and covered over 1200 square metres of the park. Some of the areas were protected with a Polyethylene Elastic Shock pad to Use 1447. The overall project took 1 month to complete and was finished in July 2018 at a total cost of $14,706.49 for the surface. This equates to a cost of $1.19 per square foot.
The local community were delighted with the completed look of the park and the surfaces are now enjoyed on a daily basis.
