Manufacturing Artificial Surfaces

We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality sports & play surfaces that ignite imagination, encourage active play, and ensure safety. Our commitment to excellence starts from the ground up, as we meticulously manufacture each surface with care.

Uniquely positioned as the only manufacturer of all three types of artificial surfaces; Tufted, Woven and Needlepunch, Playrite are the only company within the UK sports industry that can offer totally impartial advice on the type of surface to suit your needs.

Our Manufacturing Process

Step 1: Material Selection

Every Playrite surface begins with the careful selection of high quality raw materials that meet strict quality standards, ensuring durability and safety. Our team of experts assesses the materials’ composition and texture to guarantee that the final product aligns with our core values and meets the high expectations of our customers.

Different types of surfaces

Needlepunch

Utilising layered needled fibres to form a durable multi-sports surface with minimal sand content, reducing maintenance costs by eliminating secondary backing and enhancing porosity.

Needlepunch Image

Tufted

Tufted requires fibres to be punched
through a primary backing to create a U
shaped tuft, mimicking a natural grass
appearance and performance.

Woven

Created by weaving the backing yarn and
pile yarn together as one to create a very
dense pile surface. This produces a highly
stable, non-directional pile which provides
a consistent ball roll and lasting strength.

Step 2: Precision Manufacturing

Our manufacturing process combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. Using advanced machinery and equipment, our skilled technicians meticulously cut, shape, and assemble the main surface components.

Watch how our surfaces are made

Manufacturing

Tufted

Woven

Step 3: Quality Assurance

At Playrite, safety and quality are non-negotiable. Before any surface leaves our facility, it undergoes rigorous testing and quality assurance procedures in alignment with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.

Our quality control team examines every inch, assessing factors such as durability, resilience, impact absorption, and adherence to safety standards as outlined by ISO 9001. Additionally, we uphold ISO 14001 principles by considering environmental aspects during our quality assessment process.

Our commitment extends beyond these ISO standards. Playrite surfaces are engineered to meet a diverse range of industry benchmarks, demonstrating our dedication to excellence:

We take immense pride in being a part of the “Made in Britain” initiative, showcasing our dedication to local manufacturing and product excellence.

Our surfaces comply with EN15330, the European standard for artificial sports surfaces, ensuring safety, durability, and consistent performance.

We are proud to be a member ofthe Sports and Play Construction Association (SAPCA), reflecting our commitmentto quality, professionalism, and industry best practices.

Outdoor artificial MUGA pitch

Our surfaces fulfil the fundamental performance criteria established by FIFA, making them suitable for soccer at various levels.

As a part of the World Bowls Approved System, our surfaces provide an optimal environment for the sport of bowls, meeting the approval of international standards.

Towcester Hockey Club Artificial surface

Our surfaces meet the stringent requirements set by FIH, ensuring they adhere to the highest performance standards for field hockey.

Shipping

Plane
Delivery Truck
Ship

Playrite takes pride in its seamless distribution network that spans the United Kingdom and reaches across the globe. With a steadfast commitment to delivering excellence, we ensure that our premium surfaces and products are accessible to our valued partners and clients. Through a dedicated network of distributors, we efficiently ship to destinations within the UK, ensuring swift and reliable deliveries.

Moreover, our global reach extends to our trusted international distributors, who enable us to export our surfaces to customers worldwide. This network reflects our unwavering dedication to providing quality and delivering high performance surfaces, to children, pro-athletes and amateur sports persons, from all communities on a global scale.

Want to know more? Contact our team today.