Limonta Sport obtains certification for 100% natural infill

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Limonta Sport obtained the OK BIOBASE and OK BIODEGRADABLE certification from the TÜV Austria Institute for their GEO, a 100% natural performance infill.  Andrea Marcassoli, R&D Manager explains : “A certification based on European standards EN13432 and EN14995 relating to compostability confirms that GEO is 100% biodegradable in the soil, and EN16640 on which the tests were based, gives GEO the 4-star BIOBASED label, which is the maximum rating, as it is made up of 100% renewable raw materials. ”

Revolutionary and cutting edge, GEO consists exclusively of a mixture of organic plant material, derived from defibration of woody plants, that have been carefully chosen and processed with an innovative process. The result is a 100% natural and biodegradable infill because it is free from foreign materials, which ensures maximum performance and unparalleled athlete safety.  The organic material used is essential for playability as it gives the pitch biomechanical features that allow players to make fluid and natural changes in direction.  Geo adds to the technical advantages provided by Limonta Sport’s artificial turf, the comfort of natural grass, making it an ideal product for a pitch that maintains excellent performance, safety and endurance parameters over time so the athletes can focus on the game without adjusting their style.

That’s the reason why, since its introduction on the market in 2000, with over 500 installations, GEO has been selected by clubs like AC Milan, FC Internazionale, Athletic Bilbao, Spartak Moscow, Rubin Kazan, Astana Arena, Galatasaray and Worcester Warriors.

Superior Limonta Sport rugby field for Asd Pesaro Rugby

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Asd Pesaro Rugby was founded in 1969 thanks to Tonino Uguccioni, the quintessential President who in 2007 was awarded the “Golden Oval” (Ovale d’oro) by the Italian Rugby Federation, an accolade reserved for those individuals who work to develop rugby. The club, currently in the Second Division, played in the top Championship Division for the first time in its history in the 2016-17 season.

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, a pitch in synthetic turf was installed alongside the natural turf pitch. “The club deserved this development: 50 years of glorious history constructed from hard work, our land, and friendship. In addition to growing the club, the structures also had to be improved. It was an important operation” – The words of the Mayor during the inauguration in November 2019. The result of an undertaking by the Municipality, owner of the grounds, which obtained 950,000 euro funding from CIPE (Interdepartmental Committee for Economic Planning, from the Development and Cohesion Fund 2007–2013) as an investment within the framework of the candidature for “European city of sport”, the operation was for the installation of a training pitch in synthetic turf, an addition to the natural turf pitch used by the first team.

TECHNOLOGY

For the new rugby pitch in synthetic turf, measuring 107 x 67 metres, with a 7-metre try zone, the customer chose an innovative turf solution. TriShape turf consists of a special fibre with a
characteristic structure comprising three sections that are combined and bonded, not twisted, with a diamond-shaped central reinforcement. The unique three-section structure, the textured surface and the special polyethylene polymer guarantee durability and excellent playing comfort. GEOLASTIC, the ecological, eco-compatible performance infill, consists of a blend of plant-based organic materials produced by defibering parts of trees, with a percentage of enhanced brown-colour encapsulated elastomeric granules derived from the mechanical shredding of worn-out tyres.

The system is completed by a performance underlay in closed-cell expanded polyethylene, 23 mm thick, designed to provide very high levels of performance, and surface drainage by means of specially-gouged channels.

3 different shapes, 3 different colours for an extremely natural look

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TriShape is a product which aims to replicate the playing condition of top natural turf
professional venues at the highest level.

A combination of three different filament shapes, TRI SHAPE provides optimal visual
effect, superior playability and enhanced durability due to special XQ polymer technology
of its fibres.

The two full corrugated shaped filaments have been combined with the high performing
double S filament, creating a unique mix of balanced properties and providing the resulting
system with incredible fibre durability, top level resilience and finally a look that can match
natural football venues for pro-clubs.

The thick sections and the spines alongside the fibers guarantee top long-run resilience, a
constant return of the yarn after each step into the vertical position that translates
in optimal ball roll/speed and high playability of the football turf.

The TRI SHAPE and its three distinct fibres were developed to improve the ability of the
turf to hold the infill inside, consistently reducing the infill splash effecttypical of traditional
football turf systems.

The colour combination/light refraction of TRI SHAPE has been studied by our R&D
department with the only goal being to replicate natural grass aesthetics and be realistic at
the point that the pitch look is at its best while playing on it, while checking it from the
stands and even while enjoying the game on TV live broadcast.

The TriShape is approved according to international protocols FIFA, WR, NORDIC,
GAA, EN 15330, EN 71-3, EN 13501-1, EN 71-3, DIN 18035.

HeroShape: Game performance always at the top

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Even though the lockdown saw us locked in  our home, Limonta Sport R&D never stopped developing.  First,  they introduced us to TriShape, the turf with 3 colours and 3 shapes of filament which has a 100% natural look.

Now  they are ready to present HeroShape to the market, which, thanks to a revolutionary filament geometry, guarantees very high resistance and excellent visual coverage of the playing field.

The HeroShape has been created to meet the needs of the professional player.

It combines wear resistance with resilience, ensuring constant game performance over time.

The HeroShape has been tested by accredited institutes according to the latest FIFA and WR requirements, successfully passing any durability and performance tests required by international standards.

The HeroShape is in fact approved according to international protocols FIFA, WR, NORDIC, GAA, EN 15330, EN 71-3, EN 13501-1, EN 71-3, DIN 18035.

 

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Limonta Sport installs 4 Duo Shape artificial grass pitches for three major sites!

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Limonta Sport has installed 4 Duo Shape artificial grass pitches for three major sites.

Colombia – Soccer pitch in the Training Center of the Colombian Soccer Team in Barranquilla. A
Duo Shape 60 + SBR pitch that will be used by all the national teams, from the under-15 to the
professionals.

Peru – Estadio Olímpico de la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos in Lima, also called
“Coloso de America”, has a capacity of 30,000 people and was used for the last Pan American
games, Lima 2019, and the South American U17 Soccer championship. The installation of our
Duo Shape 60 obtained FIFA Quality Pro Certification on completion.

Peru – Two Duo Shape 60 + Proplay 20 rugby pitches were installed in Villa Maria del Triunfo
Complex, both approved by the World Rugby Federation, both of them were used for rugby
sevens in the last Pan-American Games, Lima 2019.

Limonta Sport Installs Soccer Pitch With 100% Organic Infill

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Limonta Sport has recently installed a soccer pitch at Villa Deportiva Ulima, Universidad de Lima, one of the most prestigious universities in Peru.

For this project, Max S 60 + Geo Plus (a 100% organic infill system) has been installed. This is the first FIFA approved in the whole of Latin-American for any artificial grass producer.

GEO PLUS: THE INFILL WITH ZERO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Revolutionary and cutting edge, it consists exclusively of a mixture of organic plant material, derived from defibration of woody plants, that have been carefully chosen and processed with an innovative process. The result a 100% natural and biodegradable infill because it is free from foreign materials, which ensures maximum performance and unparalled athlete safety.

The organic material used is essential for playability as it gives the pitch biomechanical features that allow players to make fluid and natural changes in direction. Plus adds to the technical advantages provided by Limonta Sport’s artificial turf, the comfort of natural grass, making it an ideal product for a pitch that maintains excellent performance, safety and endurance parameters over time so the athletes can focus on the game without adjusting their style.