DIN EN 15330: Everything You Need to Know About Artificial Turf

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Synthetic Turf – DIN EN 15330

Testing Services for Synthetic Turf Systems and Individual Components

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The DIN EN 15330 series of standards forms the basis for the use of synthetic turf sports fields throughout Europe. The requirements apply to surfaces intended for recreational and school sports. By following the DIN EN 15330 series of standards, sports facility developers can ensure that the selected sports surface provides the appropriate performance level for the competitions held on the respective sports field.

The tests typically consist of laboratory testing of the product as well as an inspection of the installation. Laboratory testing ensures that only high-quality synthetic turf systems are manufactured. Inspection of the installation, as well as regular inspections during use, ensure that the synthetic turf field in question continues to meet the developer’s requirements regarding playing characteristics, safety, and quality over the long term.

The EN 15330 series of standards currently includes the following parts:

  • EN 15330-1 – (Specifications for synthetic turf surfaces for soccer, hockey, rugby training, tennis, and multifunctional synthetic turf surfaces)
  • EN 15330-2 – (Specifications for needle felts for tennis and for multifunctional surfaces)
  • EN 15330-4 – (Specifications for elastic layers used in synthetic turf surfaces, needle felts, and textile sports surfaces)
  • EN 15330-5 - (Specification for infill materials such as rubber, sand, or cork)

Laboratory Tests

The sport-specific requirements regarding playing characteristics, safety, quality, and durability are verified through laboratory tests. The tests focus on:

  • Interaction between players and synthetic turf
  • Interaction between the ball and the synthetic turf
  • Product composition
  • Seam strength, stud pull-out
  • Service life

The various components are also subjected to different tests in accordance with the requirements of the relevant component standards.

  • Synthetic turf
  • Synthetic turf lining
  • Stabilizing infill
  • Sports-specific infill
  • Elasticizing layer

Field Certification

The inspection of a playing field serves to ensure the functionality and quality of the installation. In addition, the installed components can be inspected to ensure that they comply with the synthetic turf system previously approved through laboratory testing. The focus of these inspections is also on:

• Interaction between players and the playing surface

• Interaction between the ball and the playing surface

• Product composition

Regular inspections ensure that the synthetic turf playing field in question meets the requirements for playing characteristics, safety, and consistent quality.