Delving into health concerns about artificial turf (especially rubber fillers) and understanding how Turflory prioritizes your safety.
Public concern over whether artificial turf causes cancer began with early sports fields that used SBR rubber infill—typically made from recycled car tires. These crumb-rubber granules contain trace amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
News reports and anecdotal cases raised questions about health risks—especially for athletes and children who frequently fell or slid on turf surfaces. This sparked widespread debate about artificial turf safety, health concerns, and the potential carcinogenicity of certain materials.
However, concern does not equal proven risk. Most misunderstandings come from outdated field designs that differ greatly from today’s modern landscape turf systems.
Multiple government and scientific institutions have conducted extensive testing on crumb rubber. Major agencies—such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)—have concluded that available evidence does not show a link between artificial turf and increased cancer risk.
These authorities analyzed chemical exposure levels and found them far below thresholds considered harmful. Although research continues, current scientific consensus strongly indicates that crumb rubber fields do not pose a significant health hazard.
It's critical to draw a clear line between two generations of artificial turf:
• Old sports fields: Relied on high volumes of SBR rubber infill, the source of historical safety concerns.
• Modern landscape lawns: Including yard grass, garden lawns, playground turf, and pet turf—primarily use non-rubber, low-exposure materials like quartz sand or no infill at all.
Today’s landscaping artificial grass—especially from quality manufacturers like Turflory—avoids the controversial components entirely.
Turflory uses polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP)—the same safe plastics used in food packaging and household products. These materials meet strict safety standards:
• Non-toxic and hypoallergenic
• UV-stabilized for long-term outdoor use
• Widely recognized as safe for prolonged human and pet contact
Every Turflory product undergoes rigorous third-party testing to ensure compliance with global safety regulations:
• No lead, cadmium, chromium, or other toxic heavy metals
• No harmful plasticizers or phthalates
• No hazardous residues from production
• No toxic emissions under heat or sunlight
This guarantees a non-toxic lawn environment suitable for families, schools, pets, and public spaces.
Learn more about Turflory’s material standards on our About Turflory page.
Today’s landscape turf systems prioritize safety by adopting clean quartz sand instead of rubber infill. Its key advantages include:
• Completely inert and chemically stable (no reactive compounds)
• Odor-free, VOC-free, and free of harmful substances
• Enhances turf stability and durability
• Natural texture and improved temperature regulation
• Safe for children’s play and pet activity
For playgrounds, our turf systems integrate additional safety layers and shock-absorbing bases. Explore safer surface designs here:
For homes with pets, Turflory’s pet-safe systems avoid rubber infill and feature drainage-optimized materials to prevent odor buildup:
When selecting artificial grass for home, school, or recreational environments, prioritize these critical factors:
1. Material composition (PE/PP blends are recommended for safety and softness)
2. Absence of SBR rubber or toxic infill materials
3. Verified heavy metal safety certificates
4. Temperature resistance (to avoid overheating in direct sunlight)
5. Odor-free and non-allergenic properties
Modern artificial lawns—especially environmentally friendly lawns like Turflory’s—are engineered with child safety, pet safety, and long-term environmental health as core design principles.
Artificial turf does not cause cancer, and when manufactured responsibly, it provides a clean, non-toxic, durable surface that supports healthy outdoor living.
If you’d like to deepen your understanding of artificial turf safety or explore Turflory’s products, feel free to:
• Browse our product catalog for tailored solutions
• Contact our safety team for detailed material test reports
• Request a free sample to experience quality firsthand
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