Fibresand

Fibresand is the original and unique polypropylene fibre reinforced silica sand that is mainly used for incorporation into winter sports pitch rootzones in order to provide extra stability to the turf surface.

This reinforcement effect is particularly advantageous when grass cover has been reduced due to heavy usage and wear during the winter period.

Straight polypropylene fibres, typically 35mm (length) and 0.1mm (diameter), are used in order to achieve a completely random distribution throughout the matrix of sand particles – producing a completely homogeneous but very cohesive material. When incorporated into an upper sand/soil rootzone and consolidated, the fibres act as a mass of indestructible synthetic grass roots effectively reinforcing or stabilising the rootzone and producing a tighter, more divot resistant surface.

Fibresand is available in two standard grades, both based on M45 sand and differing in fibre content only:

Fibresand Standard: Fibre content 0.45% w/w

Fibresand Concentrate: Fibre content 0.90% w/w

Other fibre contents in the range 0.1-1.2% w/w can be produced on request.

Delivery is in the form of bulk tippers of 10,16 and 20 tonne net rigid vehicles or 28/29 tonnes in articulated vehicles. It is also available in 1 tonne minibulk bags on request.

Mansfield Sand Company’s Fibresand is recommended for:

* Winter sport pitch construction
* High wear areas(eg goal mouths)
* Golf Tees
* Buggy Paths
* Golf Bunker lining

Benefits:

* Stabilising
* Free draining
* Durable
* Easy to maintain
* Tailored to specific requirements

Technical information and advice on request. Contact us for further details.