oSIST prEN 15330-6:2025

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2025
Podloge za športne dejavnosti - Umetne travnate podloge - 6. del: Specifikacija za
preproge iz umetne trave
Surfaces for sports areas - Synthetic turf sports surfaces - Part 6: Specification for
synthetic turf carpets
Sportböden - Sportflächen aus Kunststoffrasen - Teil 6: Spezifikation für
Kunstrasenteppiche
Sols sportifs - Sols sportifs en gazon synthétique - Partie 6 : Spécifications pour les tapis
de gazon synthétique
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 15330-6
ICS:
97.220.10 Športni objekti Sports facilities
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
July 2025
ICS 97.220.10
English Version
Surfaces for sports areas - Synthetic turf sports surfaces -
Part 6: Specification for synthetic turf carpets
Sols sportifs - Surfaces en gazon synthétique et DIN EN 15330-6 Sportböden - Überwiegend für den
surfaces en textile aiguilleté principalement destinées Außenbereich hergestellte Kunststoffrasenflächen und
à l'usage en extérieur - Spécification pour les tapis de Nadelfilze - Teil 6: Spezifikation für
gazon synthétique Kunstrasenteppiche
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Factory production control . 10
4.1 Quality management system . 10
4.2 Environmental management system . 10
5 Laboratory testing to verify compliance . 10
5.1 Initial type testing . 10
5.2 Independent third-party testing . 15
5.3 Sampling, testing and compliance criteria . 15
5.4 Requirements . 15
5.4.1 General. 15
5.4.2 Synthetic turf pile yarns . 15
5.4.3 Synthetic turf carpets . 17
5.4.4 Toxicological properties . 18
5.4.5 Environmental leaching . 19
6 Product details . 19
6.1 Technical data . 19
6.1.1 Manufacture’s product data . 19
6.1.2 Test institute verification . 20
6.2 Use of recycled materials . 22
6.3 Suitability for recycling . 22
7 Test report . 23
Annex A (normative) Method of test for measuring yarn brittleness a . 24
Annex B (normative) Assessing the content of poly-cyclic-aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in
synthetic turf yarns . 26
Annex C (normative) Test method for the determination of the resistance to abrasion of synthetic
turf yarns to causing microplastic yarn debris . 27
Annex D (normative) Test method for the determination of the yarn anchorage . 32
Annex E (normative) Method of test for the determination of pile yarn thickness and shape . 33
Annex F (normative) Method of test for the measurement of differential calorimetry (DSC) . 35
Annex G (normative) Method of test for the determination of deci-tex (dtex) of yarns taken from
turf carpets . 38
Bibliography . 39

European foreword
This document (prEN 15330-6:2025) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 217 “Surfaces
for sports areas”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
EN 15330 consists of the following parts, under the general title Surfaces for sports areas — Synthetic turf
and needle-punched surfaces primarily designed for outdoor use:
— Part 1: Specification for sports performance properties;
— Part 2: Specification for needle-punched textile sports surfaces;
— Part 4: Specification for shockpads used in synthetic turf and needle-punched surfaces;
— Part 5: Specification for infill materials used in synthetic turf and needle-punched surfaces.
Introduction
Synthetic turf surfaces provide an attractive, hard-wearing, sports surfacing solution for many situations
where natural grass alternatives are not cost-effective, feasible or sustainable.
The sports performance characteristics of a synthetic turf sports surface are provided by the combined
properties of the synthetic turf carpet, any infill within the pile of the carpet, and any shockpad laid
beneath the carpet. The selection of the correct permutations of each is complex and the responsibility of
the sports surface designer. Minimum requirements for the sports performance and player welfare
properties of a synthetic turf sports surfaces are given in EN 15330-1, and attention is drawn to sporting
regulations published by some international sports governing bodies. Selection of the appropriate
standard is the responsibility of the sports facility designer.
As with any man-made product, a synthetic turf sports surface needs to be manufactured, used, and
finally disposed of in a way that minimizes its impact on the environment. They should not contain
chemicals that may be harmful to the health of people using them or be harmful to the environment. They
should also be sufficiently robust to withstand the detrimental effects of the climate and use, so that they
do not create secondary microplastic pollution through premature wear and tear. This standard has been
prepared to assist consumers select products that meet these objectives.
Selecting a synthetic turf that complies with this standard is, however, only part of fulling understanding
its impact on the environment through its service life. Consideration also needs to be made to how it is
manufactured, what materials are used, what resources are required to maintain the surface, and finally,
how it can be disposed of at end-of-life. To fully assess these important properties, you need reliable and
correct data. To create greater environmental awareness the European Commission has developed the
Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) method of analysis. PEFs look at a product’s whole lifecycle and
cover 16 environmental impacts, including climate change, and impacts related to water, air, resources,
land use and toxicity, and give a comparison of environmental performances between comparable
products in a specific commercial sector. PEFs enable companies to measure and communicate their
environmental performance and thereby compete on the market based on reliable environmental
information.
The European Commission has published protocols describing how industry sectors should develop a
standardized approach to developing PEFs for its products; these are called category rules. The European
Synthetic Turf Council (http://www.estc.info/) has developed a set of category rules for synthetic turf
surfaces. The European Commission recommends that when a PEFCR exists for an industry sector, it
should be used for calculating the environmental footprint of a product belonging to that product
category0F .
Ensuring consumers purchase sustainable synthetic turf surfaces is only part of the process required to
ensure the surfaces do not detrimentally impact the environment. Those operating and using the surfaces
also have a key role to play. The facilities the surfaces are laid on should be designed to minimize the risk
of microplastic pollution. Any facility having a surface with a polymeric infill should incorporate the risk
management measures described in CEN/TR 17519, and it is recommended the containment barriers be
fitted on all facilities to also help contain any fibre debris. The surfaces should always be suitably
maintained, with the maintenance equipment and procedures being tailored to ensure the required
sports performance and player welfare properties are retained, but also to ensure and debris occurring
from wear and tear is regularly collected before it can escape into the surrounding neighbourhood.
Guidance on suitable equipment to achieve this should be obtained from the surface manufacturer.
Finally at the surface’s end of life, it should be processed by recycling to allow the component materials
to be used within the circular economy. Independent guidance on companies offering recycling facilities
may be obtained from the industry trade association, the European Synthetic Turf Council.
1 Scope
This document specifies minimum durability, environmental, toxicological and performance
requirements for tufted, woven and knitted synthetic turf carpets used in synthetic turf sports surfacing
systems.
NOTE 1 Minimum requirements for the sports performance properties of synthetic turf sports surface systems
are specified in EN 15330-1.
NOTE 2 Minimum requirements for the quality and performance of shockpads used within a synthetic turf sports
surface systems are specified in EN 15330-4
NOTE 3 Minimum requirements for the quality and performance of infill materials used within a synthetic turf
sports surface systems are specified in EN 15330-5.
This document can also be applied to synthetic turfs used for recreational and landscaping purposes.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 71-3:2019+A2:2024, Safety of toys — Part 3: Migration of certain elements
EN 12228, Surfaces for sports areas - Determination of joint strength of synthetic surfaces
EN 13744, Surfaces for sports areas - Procedure for accelerated ageing by immersion in hot water
EN 13746, Surfaces for sports areas - Determination of dimensional changes due to the effect of varied
water, frost and heat conditions
EN 13864, Surfaces for sports areas - Determination of tensile strength of synthetic yarns
EN 14836, Surfaces for sports areas - Synthetic surfaces for outdoor sports areas - Test method for artificial
weathering
EN ISO/IEC 17025, General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
(ISO/IEC 17025)
EN ISO 13934-1, Textiles - Tensile properties of fabrics - Part 1: Determination of maximum force and
elongation at maximum force using the strip method (ISO 13934-1)
EN ISO 14021, Environmental labels and declarations - Self-declared environmental claims (Type II
environmental labelling) (ISO 14021)
EN 20105-A02, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part A02: Grey scale for assessing change in colour
(ISO 105-A02)
EN ISO 11357-3, Plastics - Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) - Part 3: Determination of temperature
and enthalpy of melting and crystallization (ISO 11357-3)
ISO 1763, Textile floor coverings — Determination of number of tufts and/or loops per unit length and per
unit area
ISO 2549, Textile floor coverings — Hand-knotted carpets — Determination of tuft leg length above the
woven ground
ISO 188, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Accelerated ageing and heat resistance tests
ISO 1957, Machine-made textile floor coverings — Selection and cutting of specimens for physical tests
ISO 2060, Textiles — Yarn from packages — Determination of linear density (mass per unit length) by the
skein method
ISO 8543, Textile floor coverings — Methods for determination of mass
ISO 12951:2020, Textile floor coverings — Determination of mass loss, fibre bind and stair nosing
appearance change using the Lisson Tretrad machine
ISO 29463-1, High efficiency filters and filter media for removing particles in air — Part 1: Classification,
performance, testing and marking
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
synthetic turf surface
carpet of tufted, knitted, or woven construction comprising three or four principal components
Note 1 to entry: The three or four principal components are as shown in Figure 1

1 Primary pile yarns (as known as the face
yarns)
2 Optional, secondary pile yarns (as known
as the thatch or root zone yarns)
3 Primary backing
4 Secondary backing
Figure 1 — Principal component of a synthetic turf
3.2
pile
visible surface of the turf, consisting of yarn tufts
Note 1 to entry: The pile may be formed from a single yarn type or be a combination of different yarn types. The
pile yarns may be straight or curly and comprise single or multi-filaments.
3.3
short pile synthetic turf carpet
synthetic turf carpet having an un-stretched pile height above the primary backing of less than 25 mm
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 2.

Figure 2 — Short pile synthetic turf carpet
3.4
medium pile synthetic turf carpet
synthetic turf carpet having an un-stretched pile height above the primary backing of between 25 mm
and 40 mm
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 3.

Figure 3 — Medium pile synthetic turf carpet
3.5
long pile synthetic turf carpet
synthetic turf carpet having an un-stretched pile height above the primary backing of more than 40mm
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 4.

Figure 4 — Long pile synthetic turf carpet
3.6
infill
unbound particulate material that is incorporated into the pile of the turf to provide support to the pile
and, in some turf surfaces, to contribute to the sports performance properties of the surface
Note 1 to entry: A range of different materials may be used including polymeric granules, vegetal granules and
mineral granules.
3.7
free pile
portion of turf’s pile that protrudes above any infill layer
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 5.

Figure 5 — Free pile
3.8
non-filled synthetic turf carpet
synthetic turf surface that does not contain any form of infill
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 6.

Figure 6 — Non-filled synthetic turf carpet
3.9
semi-filled synthetic turf carpet
synthetic turf surface whose turf pile is partly filled with infill material to a depth that does not exceed
75% of the un-stretched pile height
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 7.

Figure 7 — Semi-filled synthetic turf carpet
3.10
filled synthetic turf carpet
synthetic turf surface whose pile is filled with infill material to a depth that is equal to or more than 75%
of the un-stretched pile height
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 8
Figure 8 — Filled synthetic turf carpet
3.11
mono-filament yarn
pile yarn made from extruded single filaments
3.12
mono-tape yarn
pile yarn made from a thin plastic sheet that is cut into individual strands
3.13
fibrillated yarn
pile yarn made from a thin plastic sheet that is cut to strands that are linked by a matrix of cross strands,
creating a honeycomb appearance when pulled open
3.14
primary backing
woven or non-woven fabric in one or more layers which are utilized in the tufting process, or of high
strength polyester multi-filament fiber utilized in the knitting process
Note 1 to entry: This material provides the initial pile retention and the dimensional stability of the synthetic turf
carpet.
3.15
secondary backing
coating that is applied as a liquid to the rear of the primary backing, that once cured to provides additional
tuft retention and structural integrity to the turf carpet
3.16
tuft bundle
cluster of yarns that are drawn together through the primary backing to form the pile of the turf carpet
3.17
thatch zone
root zone
shorter, and normally curly, pile yarn located within the main pile of the carpet, whose function is to
provide support to the main pile and to aid provision of the required sports performance properties
4 Factory production control
4.1 Quality management system
Synthetic turf surfaces complying with this document shall be manufactured under a quality management
system according to an applicable and industry-accepted quality management system standard. When a
synthetic turf surface is submitted for type approval testing to this document, the manufacturer shall
supply proof that this requirement is satisfied. This proof shall be included in the product test report.
NOTE 1 EN ISO 9001 is an example of an applicable and industry-accepted quality management system
standard.
Certification of a manufacturing facility’s compliance with certain quality management system standards
only remains valid for a defined period. Therefore, whenever a factory is reassessed and a new certificate
of compliance issued, the company placing the synthetic turf product onto the market should issue a copy
of the new certificate(s) alongside the test report showing compliance to this document.
NOTE 2 EN ISO 9001 is one quality management system standard that specifies a defined period of validity for
certificates of compliance.
4.2 Environmental management system
Synthetic turf surfaces complying with this document shall be manufactured under an environmental
management system according to an applicable and industry-accepted environmental management
system standard. When a synthetic turf surface is submitted for type approval testing to this document,
the manufacturer shall supply proof that this requirement is satisfied. This proof shall be included in the
product test report.
NOTE 1 EN ISO 14001 is an example of an applicable and industry-accepted environmental management system
standard.
Certification of a manufacturing facility’s compliance with certain environmental management system
standards only remains valid for a defined period, Therefore, whenever a factory is reassessed, and a new
certificate of compliance issued, the company placing the synthetic turf product onto the market should
issue a copy of the new certificate(s) alongside the test report showing compliance to this document.
NOTE 2 EN ISO 14001 is one environmental management system standard that specifies a defined period of
validity for certificates of compliance.
5 Laboratory testing to verify compliance
5.1 Initial type testing
Initial type testing shall be performed to show conformity with this document. Tests previously
performed in accordance with the provisions of this document (same product, same characteristic(s), test
method, sampling procedure, system of attestation of conformity etc.) may be taken into account.
In addition, initial type testing shall be performed at the beginning of the production of a new product
type (unless a member of the same family) or at the beginning of a new method of production (where this
might affect the stated properties).
If the manufacturer buys products which have already been shown to meet the requirements of this
document, and the manufacturing process does not adversely change their performance, the assessment
does not need to be repeated to demonstrate compliance with this document. The synthetic turf
manufacturer is, however, responsible for ensuring that the products they use have the necessary level
of class or performance.
For the purposes of initial type testing (and factory production control testing), products may be grouped
into families (per characteristic), where it is considered that the results of testing a given characteristic
for any one product are representative of all other products within that family. Different families might
exist for different characteristics.
Table 1 details when results obtained on one turf product or component may be carried forward to
another product or component, and Table 2 describes the test methods that shall be used to assess the
compliance of a turf product or component with Table 1.
Carpets produced with different stitch rates and different tufting gauges are considered to be different.
Whenever a change occurs in the product, the raw material or supplier of the components, or the
production process (subject to the definition of a family), which would change significantly one or more
of the characteristics, the type tests shall be repeated for the appropriate characteristic(s).
Table 1 — Product families and testing requirements
Property Clause  Note
Synthetic Tensile strength 5.4.2.1 Test required on
turf yarn every yarn polymer,
profile, thickness,
linear density (dtex)
and colour
Resistance to Loss of yarn 5.4.2.2 Test required on
degradation due to tensile every yarn polymer,
exposure to strength profile, thickness,
ultraviolet light linear density (dtex)
and colour
Change in yarn Test required on
brittleness every yarn polymer,
profile, thickness,
linear density (dtex)
and colour
Colour Test required on
fastness every yarn polymer,
profile, thickness,
linear density (dtex)
and colour
Resistance to production of 5.4.2.3 Test required on one
microplastic yarn debris colour/colour
combination used to
form principle
playing area of the
sports facility.
Content of polycyclic-aromatic 5.4.4.1 Test required on
hydrocarbons (PAHs) of pile yarns every yarn polymer,
profile, thickness,
linear density (dtex)
and colour
Migration of heavy metals 5.4.4.2 Test required on
every yarn polymer,
profile, thickness,
linear density (dtex)
and colour
Property Clause  Note
Synthetic Tuft bundle anchorage 5.4.3.1 Each combination of 3, 4
turf pile yarn(s), primary
carpets backing(s) and
secondary backing
shall be tested. For
each combination,
tests shall be
undertaken on
samples representing
the minimum and
maximum stitch
rates. If these are
found to comply with
the requirements of
this standard are
stich rates in between
are deemed to also
comply.
Each combination of
Individual pile yarn anchorage 5.4.3.2 3, 4
pile yarn(s), primary
backing(s) and
secondary backing
shall be tested. For
each combination,
tests shall be
undertaken on
samples representing
the minimum and
maximum stitch
rates. If these are
found to comply with
the requirements of
this standard are
stich rates in between
are deemed to also
comply.
Tensile strength of carpet 5.4.3.3 Results obtained on 3, 4
one pile height apply
to all other pile
heights for a carpet
having the same
combination of pile
yarn(s), primary
backing(s) and
secondary backing
and manufactured
using the same stitch
rate and tufting
gauges.
Property Clause  Note
Synthetic Dimensional stability 5.4.3.4 Results obtained on 3, 4
turf one pile height apply
carpets to all other pile
heights for a carpet
having the same
combination of pile
yarn(s), primary
backing(s) and
secondary backing
and manufactured
using the same stitch
rate and tufting
gauges.
Carpet joint strength 5.4.3.5 Each combination of 3, 4
adhesive and jointing
tape used for the turf
carpet shall be tested.
Results obtained on
one pile height apply
to all other pile
heights for a carpet
having the same
combination of pile
yarn(s), primary
backing(s) and
secondary backing
and manufactured
using the same stitch
rate and tufting
gauges.
Water permeability 5.4.3.6 Results obtained on 3, 4
one pile height apply
to all other pile
heights for a carpet
having the same
drainage perforation
rates and
combination of pile
yarn(s), primary
backing(s) and
secondary backing
and manufactured
using the same stitch
rate and tufting
gauges.
Property Clause  Note
Synthetic Migration of heavy metals 5.4.4.2 Results obtained on
turf one pile height apply
carpets to all other carpets
having lower pile
weights and lower
carpet mass per unit
areas, providing the
combination of pile
yarn(s), primary
backing(s) and
secondary backing
are the same.
NOTE 1 Some turfs are manufactured using more than one colour in a tuft bundle, or using alternating rows
of different colours, e.g. field green and olive green.
NOTE 2 If required by the consumer, tests on other colours being offered by a manufacturer can be
undertaken.
NOTE 3 This property is not influenced by the pile height of the carpet
NOTE 4 Carpets produced with different tufting gauges are considered to be different products with respect
to this property
Table 2 — Test methods to verify compliance with Table 1
Property Test method Criteria to be satisfied
Synthetic turf carpet
Carpet gauge ISO 1763 ±10 %
Tufting type (ABA, “2 in 1”, etc.) Visual verification Same tufting type
Tufts/m ISO 1763 ±10 %
Filaments/m Measurement and calculation ±10 %
Pile height ISO 2549 ±5 %
Pile mass ISO 8543 ±10 %
Carpet mass ISO 8543 ±10 %
Synthetic turf pile yarn
Yarn type (mono, tape, slit film, Optical inspection Same yarn type
texturized)
Number of ply Visual verification Same number of ply
Yarn polymer Annex F Melting point ± 3°C,
Same shape of melting curve
Yarn colour Colour shall be assessed using Same colour reference
an industry recognized method
such as RAL Design or Pantone.
The method used shall be as
agreed at the time of order
Property Test method Criteria to be satisfied
Yarn linear density (dtex) Sample taken ISO 2060 ±10 %
from bobbin
Sample Annex G
extracted from
carpet
Yarn shape Annex E same profile
Yarn thickness Annex E between 90 % and 130 %
Carpet primary backing
Main primary backing materials Reference to technical data Same main material
sheet provided by the
component supplier
Carpet secondary backing
Main material (e.g. latex, PU, PE, Reference to technical data Same main material
woven, blend) sheet provided by the
component supplier
NOTE The use of RAL Classic colour charts is not considered an adequate means of determining the colour
of a yarn.
5.2 Independent third-party testing
When independent third-party testing of a synthetic turf surface is required to assess compliance
with this document, it shall be undertaken by a laboratory certified to EN ISO/IEC 17025 for the
test methods specified in this document.
5.3 Sampling, testing and compliance criteria
Samples taken for testing shall be representative of the manufacturer's normal, long-term production.
The results of all type tests shall be recorded and held by the manufacturer for at least 10 years after the
date of production of the product(s) to which they relate.
5.4 Requirements
5.4.1 General
When evaluated in the laboratory to verify compliance with this document, the synthetic turf
carpet and its principal components shall comply with the following requirements:
NOTE The requirements specified account for the uncertainties of the test methods used to measure
properties.
5.4.2 Synthetic turf pile yarns
5.4.2.1 Tensile strength
When evaluated in accordance with EN 13864, the minimum tensile strength of the yarn(s) used to form
the pile of the synthetic turf carpet shall be greater than the values detailed in Table 3.
Monofilament and mono-tape yarns shall be tested as individual yarn strands/ribbons.
Table 3 — Minimum tensile strength of pile yarns
Type of pile yarn Minimum tensile strength (N)
Mono-filament yarn dtex ≤ 1200 5
Mono-tape filament yarn dtex ≤ 1200 5
Mono-tape yarn dtex > 1200 8
Mono-filament yarn dtex > 1200 8
Fibrillated yarn  30
NOTE Yarn linear density is the mass (g) of 10 000 m of yarn measured in deci-tex (dtex). For texturised and
curled yarns, linear density (dtex) is calculated on the straight yarn prior to treatment.
5.4.2.2 Resistance to degradation due to exposure to ultraviolet light
Samples of pile yarn shall be subjected to artificial weathering in accordance with EN 14836 Method 2.
Following the artificial weathering the yarn samples shall be evaluated and comply with the
requirements of Table 4.
Table 4 — Effects of exposure to ultraviolet light degradation
Property Test method Requirements
Measured value to be at least 75 % of
value measured on unaged yarn and the
Loss of yarn tensile strength EN 13864
mean value shall be no lower than the
minimum value detailed in Table 1.
The measured value shall be at least 75 %
Procedure described
Change in yarn brittleness of the yarn brittleness value measured on
in Annex A
a sample of unaged pile yarn
The colour fastness of the yarn, when
Colour fastness EN 20105-A02 compared to an unaged test specimen,
shall be Grey Scale 3 or greater
5.4.2.3 Resistance to production of microplastic yarn debris
When tested using the procedure described in Annex C the maximum loss of fibres that are less
than 15 mm in length shall be as shown in Table 5.
Table 5 — Maximum mass loss
Type of standard carpet test
Type of synthetic turf specimen – as defined in Maximum fibre loss (g)
Annex C
A
Long pile 2,5
B
A
Medium pile 2,5
B
C
Short pile 2,5
D
5.4.3 Synthetic turf carpets
5.4.3.1 Tuft bundle anchorage
When tested in accordance with ISO 4919, the tuft withdrawal force of a tuft bundle shall comply
with Table 6.
Table 6 — Minimum tuft bundle anchorage
Type of synthetic carpet Tuft withdrawal force
Long pile turf carpets ≥ 40 N
Medium pile turf carpets ≥ 40 N
Short pile turf carpets ≥ 25 N
Following immersion in hot water in accordance with EN 13744, the tuft withdrawal force of a
tuft bundle shall be at least 75 % of the unaged value and still comply with the requirement of
Table 4.
5.4.3.2 Individual pile yarn anchorage
When tested using the procedure described in Annex D, the mean of the lowest 10 values recorded
shall be at least 5 N, with no individual value lower than 2 N.
5.4.3.3 Tensile strength of carpet
When tested in accordance with EN ISO 13934-1, the tensile strength of the carpet shall
be ≥ 15 N/mm.
If the tensile strength in either the direction of manufacture or at 90 ° to the direction of
manufacture is ≤ 20 N/mm the maximum percentage variation between the two directions shall
be ≤ 30 % of higher value.
5.4.3.4 Dimensional stability
When tested in accordance with EN 13746, the dimensional stability of the synthetic turf carpet
shall be ≤ ±0,5 % after each stage of the test. This requirement does not apply to:
a) synthetic turf carpets that are intended to be fully bonded to a shockpad or base; and
b) synthetic turf carpets designed to contain at least 15 kg/m of infill.
5.4.3.5 Carpet joint strength
5.4.3.5.1 Stitched joints
When tested in accordance with EN 12228 Method 1, the strength of stitched joints shall be equal
to or greater than 1 000 N/100 mm. Tests shall be made on unaged test specimens and following
immersion in hot water, in accordance with EN 13744.
5.4.3.6 Bonded joints
When tested in accordance with EN 12228 Method 2, the strength of bonded joints shall be equal
to or greater than 75 N/100 mm, except for surfaces that are intended for any form of full-contact
sport (e.g. rugby, American football) where the minimum joint strength shall be 100 N/100 mm.
Tests shall made on unaged test specimens and following immersion in hot water, in accordance
with EN 13744.
5.4.4 Toxicological properties
5.4.4.1 Content of polycyclic-aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) of pile yarns
When tested in accordance with Annex B, the pile yarn shall not contain more than 1 mg/kg (0,000 1 %
by weight) of any of the PAHs listed in Table 7.
Table 7 — Maximum PAH content
PAH CAS No PAH CAS No
Benzo[a]pyrene Benzo[e]pyrene
50–32–8 192–97–2
(BaP) (BeP)
Benzo[a]anthracene Chrysen
56–55–3 218–01–9
(BaA) (CHR)
Benzo[b]fluoranthene Benzo[j]fluoranthene
205–99–2 205–82–3
(BbFA) (BjFA)
Benzo[k]fluoranthene Dibenzo[a,h]anthracene
207–08–9 53–70–3
(BkFA) (DBAhA)
5.4.4.2 Synthetic turf carpet - migration of heavy metals
When tested in accordance with EN 71-3:2019+A2:2024 Clauses 7 and 8, the migration of heavy metal
elements from the synthetic turf carpet shall not exceed the limits detailed in Table 8.
Table 8 — Heavy metal migration limits
Migration limit Migration limit
Element Element
(mg/kg) (mg/kg)
Aluminium 28 130 Lead 23
Antimony 560 Manganese 15 000
Arsenic 47 Mercury 94
Barium 18 750 Nickel 930
Boron 15 000 Selenium 460
Cadmium 17 Strontium 56 000
Chromium (III) 460 Tin 180 000
Chromium (VI) 0,053 Organic tin 12
Cobalt 130 Zinc 46 000
Copper 7700
5.4.5 Environmental leaching
When tested in accordance with CEN/TS 16384:2012 Annex A, the migration of elements from the
synthetic turf carpet shall not exceed the limits detailed in Table 9.
Table 9 — Maximum leachate
Chemical Symbol Unit Migration limit
Arsenic As mg/kg ≤ 0,1
Barium Ba mg/kg ≤ 0,5
Cadmium Cd mg/l ≤ 0,005
Cobalt Co mg/kg ≤ 0,5
Chromium VI (CrVI) Cr mg/l ≤ 0,008
Total chromium
Cr mg/l ≤ 0,05
content
Molybdenum Mo mg/kg ≤ 0,5
Nickle Ni mg/kg ≤ 0,5
Lead Pb mg/l ≤ 0,025
Mercury Hg mg/l ≤ 0,001
Tin Sn mg/l ≤ 0,04
Vanadium V mg/kg ≤ 0,05
Zinc Zn mg/l ≤ 0,5
Extractible organic
EOX mg/kg ≤ 100
halides
Dissolved organic DOC mg/l
carbon
≤ 50 Pass 1
Phase 1:
Continue
51 – 100
to phase 2
Aqueous eluate after 24 h
≥ 100 Fail 1
≤ 50 Pass
Phase 2:
Aqueous eluate after 48 h
≥ 51 Fail
6 Product details
6.1 Technical data
6.1.1 Manufacture’s product data
For a synthetic turf surface to comply with this document, the manufacture shall publish a technical data
sheet that details their declared values for each of the properties detailed in Table 8, and the data sheet
shall be include in any test report issued for a product claiming compliance to this document.
6.1.2 Test institute verification
When the synthetic turf carpet is tested to demonstrate compliance with this document, the test program
shall include measurements of the properties detailed in Table 10, using the test methods specified. The
measured values shall match the manufacturer’s declared values subject to the specified tolerances.
Table 10 — Synthetic turf carpet declaration
Manufacturer’s declaration
Result
Test Permitted
Component Note
method tolerance
Yarn A Yarn B Yarn C
Method of
manufacture
- - 1
(tufting,
weaving,
knitting)
Tufting
patten
(straight - - 1
row or zig-
zag, etc)
Yarn type(s)
- 1 1
per needle
Long
pile
±5 %
carpe
Pile
ts
heig
ht Medi
Carpet
abo um
ve pile ISO 2549 ±5 %
bac carpe
king ts
(m
Short
m)
pile
±10 %
carpe
ts
Stretched
- - 1
pile length
Pile weight
ISO 8543 ±10 % 2
(g/m )
Tufts/m ISO 1763 ±10 %
Filament
- ±10 % 3
ends/m
Carpet stitch
ISO 1763 ±10 %
gauge
Manufacturer’s declaration
Result
Test Permitted
Component Note
method tolerance
Yarn A Yarn B Yarn C
Same
polymer
Polymer
profile
Annex F 4
type
±3°C of
mean peak
Photogra Same
Profile
Pile yarn
ph profile
(s)
Between
Thickness Annex E 90 % and
130 %
Linear
density - ±10 % 6 and 7
(dtex)
Backing Backing Backing
component component component
A B C
Primary
backing Type - - 1
Application
- - 1
weight
Backing Backing Backing
component component component
A B C
Secondary
backing Type - - 1
Application
- - 1
weight
NOTE 1 Manufacturer’s declaration. The properties declared will be dependent on the type of turf carpet being
assessed.
NOTE 2 If it is not possible to extract tufts from the carpet backing (e.g. when there is an integral shockpad or
the carpet is of a knitted construction) the pile weight per unit area above the substrate shall be determined in
accordance with ISO 8543. This shall be noted in the test report.
NOTE 3 The number of filament ends per square metre shall be calculated by multiplying the number of tufts
per square metre by the number of filaments per tuft by the number of filament ends (2 per filament); this figure
being the mean value of 20 tufts extracted at random from a 200 mm × 200 mm sample.
NOTE 4 The main points of reference when comparing yarns shall be obtained from the second heating of the
polymer sample and comprise the peak temperature, peak area and overall curve shape, all of which should be
similar.
NOTE 5 The test report should include a magnified (between ×200 and ×250) photograph showing the profile
and key cross section dimensions of the yarn.
NOTE 6 Yarn linear density (dtex) is the mass (g) of 10 000 m of yarn.
Manufacturer’s declaration
Result
Test Permitted
Component Note
method tolerance
Yarn A Yarn B Yarn C
NOTE 7 If the tuft bundle is made up of several individual yarn filaments of the same type, other than colour,
the linear density shall be reported as linear density of the pile yarn in dtex x number of yarn filaments in the tuft
bundle e.g. 1,900 dtex × 8. The result shall not be reported as the product of this multiplication, e.g. 15,200 dtex.
NOTE 8 If the tuft bundle is made up of a number of different yarn filaments, other than colour, the linear
density shall be reported as:
Linear density of the pile yarn (X) in dtex × number of filaments of yarn (X) in the tuft bundle + Linear density
of the pile yarn (Y) in dtex × number of filaments of yarn (Y) in the tuft bundle, etc. e.g. 1,900 dtex × 4 + 1,200
dtex × 4.
NOTE 9 The result shall not be reported as the product of this multiplication, e.g. 12,400 dtex.
NOTE 10 If differing tuft bundle configurations are used (e.g. a tuft line made with yarn A, adjacent to a tuft line
of yarn B), it shall be reported the same way as described above for each tuft line e.g. Tuft line A + Tuft line
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