AstroTurf^® incorporates AlphaSan^® Antimicrobial into Synthetic Turf Products

December 2005 -- A highly effective antimicrobial agent found in fabrics, bathroom fixtures and the linings inside ice machines has found a new application in synthetic turf.

AstroTurf®, long associated with innovation in synthetic turf sports surfaces, has added the protection of AlphaSan® to their entire line of indoor and outdoor turf products.

Developed by Milliken Chemical, AlphaSan® is a ceramic ion-exchange resin with silver. Added during the manufacturing process, AlphaSan® becomes a permanent component of the fiber itself.

Bacteria, fungi, and algae find their way into synthetic turf through contact with human skin, food, and moisture, among other things. These microorganisms reproduce and often result in odor, discoloration, and fiber degradation. Testing shows AlphaSan consistently eliminates approximately 99% of these contaminants from synthetic turf.

"AstroTurf® is the first and only manufacturer to offer antimicrobial turf products," says AstroTurf® president Bryan Peeples. "With AlphaSan®, we're seeking to protect not only the products we produce, but the people who use them and the environment as well."

This new innovative technology is manufactured only by AstroTurf, LLC. and is availalbe only in our AstroLawn®, AstroPlay®, AstroTurf®, NeXturf® and PureGrass^TM products. Protecting the sythetic turf is about protecting the environment, your investment and most importantly your family and pets.

For over forty years, AstroTurf® has been at the forefront of technology and design in synthetic turf for indoor and outdoor sports surfaces and landscaping applications.

The focus of the new generation of AstroTurf® is not about protecting innovation, but more importantly, innovating protection. AstroTurf, LLC is headquartered in Dalton, Georgia.

For additional information concerning ASTROLAWN® please contact the following:

Andy Belles (800-723-8873 / 706-277-8873)

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