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Reduced injuries & heat stress

Lower water usage

Installed in hours, not weeks

Discover Benefits

Safer, Cooler, Higher-Performance

FieldShield integrates recycled ground tire rubber directly into the grass, soil, and root zone. This proven system dramatically reduces injuries, improves playability in all weather, lowers irrigation demands, and extends the life of natural grass—at a fraction of the cost of synthetic fields.

  • Utilizes recycled ground tire rubber

  • Reduces water consumption

  • Extends the life of natural grass surfaces

Key Benefits

Grass Health & Longevity

  • Reduces blade scarring and clipping

  • Improves root development

  • Maintains thicker, greener grass under heavy use

  • Eliminates and prevents hard-pan surfaces

Cooler Than Artificial Turf

Field temperature measurements show rubberized natural grass stays dramatically cooler than synthetic turf—often by 30–40+ degrees during summer conditions.

Safer Playing Surface

  • Significantly reduces ankle, knee, and lower-body injuries

  • Reduces head and concussion-impact injuries

  • Softer than traditional natural grass and far cooler than synthetic turf

  • Staph infections are NOT a concern

Reduced Water Usage

  • Reduces irrigation needs by 40%–65%

  • Sub-surface moisture-retention system that will water the roots during extened dry periods

  • Eliminates muddy areas after rain events

  • Eliminates water run off by creating a sub-surface drainage system

Ken Leonard – Retired
Athletic Director & Head Football Coach
Sacred Heart – Griffin High School

“Our grass practice field with recycled rubber has been a tremendous asset to our program. For the last 10 years, our injuries to our players has been cut back drastically because of the condition of our field. During these 10 years, we had the best winning percentage of any high school in the State of Illinois. I feel one of the big reasons for this success is the rubber in the field. We are able to practice even after heavy rains or extremely dry weather and our field never changes. The traction is tremendous because of the rubber in the soil and the grass. When the ground is hard everywhere else, our fields have much better cushion because of the rubber. When everyone else is getting shin splints because of hard ground, we have not experienced any of this. Any questions, please feel free to contact me by email or my cell at 217.306.3702.”

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WHAT IS RUBBERIZED NATURAL GRASS?

Rubberized Natural Grass is a grass/soil enhancement system created by installing recycled ground tire rubber (crumb rubber) into existing or newly constructed natural grass surfaces. The rubber is installed into the grass, soil profile and root zone, creating a resilient, cushioned layer between the grass and subgrade.

Unlike artificial turf, this solution preserves natural grass while delivering many of the safety, durability, and performance advantages facility owners want—without extreme heat, abrasiveness, or high replacement costs.

This system has been successfully used for:

  • Football, soccer, baseball, and multi-use athletic fields

  • Practice fields and game fields

  • High-traffic recreational areas

  • Non-athletic turf surfaces subject to heavy wear

HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS

  1. Recycled Ground Tire Rubber Integration
    Specially processed ground tire rubber is installed into the grass and soil profile through top-dressing and incorporation.
  2. Root Zone Enhancement
    The rubber creates a cushion that reduces soil compaction and hard-pan formation while improving moisture retention.
  3. Immediate Use
    Fields are ready for immediate use the same day, with no long closures or construction downtime.
  4. Long-Term Performance
    The rubber remains stable in the soil, providing consistent performance for years with minimal maintenance.
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INSTALLATION DETAILS

  • Typical installation time: 1 day or less, final top-dressing in two weeks
  • Minimal disruption to schedules
  • No excavation or reconstruction required
  • Easy budget process: treat as maintenance expense instead of capital expenditure
  • Maintenance treatments at 3-5 year intervals
  • Additional enhancements of soil/plant biodiversity that inoculate and build a strong mycorrhizal soil network are available

Envirotx provides complete technical support, from planning through installation and long-term maintenance.

PROVEN RESULTS – REAL WORLD PERFORMANCE

Facilities across the U.S. report:

  • Dramatic injury reduction

  • Ability to play during and immediately after heavy rains

  • Fields staying green, dense, and playable while surrounding fields fail

  • Consistent surface conditions year-round

Athletic directors, coaches, trainers, and superintendents consistently report that rubberized natural grass is the best improvement they’ve ever made to their fields.