Science-Based Synthetic Turf for Player Safety, Elite Performance, Environmental Responsibility, and Community Impact
Bringing Science to the Surface™
Act Global designs synthetic turf systems around measurable player-surface interaction. Our approach integrates independent testing, recognized standards, lifecycle performance, and global field experience to support safe, high-performing, and resilient sports environments for professional athletes, schools, municipalities, and communities worldwide.
Player Safety
Safety is a system-level outcome, not a slogan. It depends on fiber, infill, shock pad, backing, installation, maintenance, and field age. We publish Gmax, HIC, rotational resistance, vertical deformation, and infill compaction data.
Player Performance
Performance is repeatable playability under real athletic movement. Defined through measurable, lifecycle-consistent metrics proven at NFL and FIFA levels in 90+ countries
Environmental Responsibility
Transparent and balanced environmental messaging. We help field owners understand honest lifecycle tradeoffs, water conservation, PFAS transparency, heat management, and end-of-life options.
Community Impact
A high-performing synthetic turf field is community infrastructure. Up to 1,600 playable hours per year, more than 3× natural grass. STC Philanthropy Award recipient 2018 & 2020.
The Act Global Science Center
Explore the Science Center
Every section below is built on the same principle: independent data, honest interpretation, and full transparency.
Technical Metrics Library
Plain-language explanations of every measurable safety and performance metric g-max, HIC, rotational resistance, vertical deformation, energy restitution, and more.
Research Library
Act Global’s reviews of peer-reviewed research on synthetic turf safety, performance, and environmental impact, 21 studies covering NCAA, NFL, FIFA, and federal government data.
Test Report Center
Independent performance data from Firefly Sports Testing, Labosport, and Sports Labs — ISO 17025-accredited labs, with plain-language summaries of every result.
White Papers
Six downloadable authority documents covering synthetic turf safety, player-surface interaction, environmental responsibility, community impact, and NFL-level performance expectations.
FAQ
Answers to the most common questions about synthetic turf safety, performance, environmental impact, and maintenance — for field owners, architects, municipalities, and athletes.
Independent Testing Partners
Test Data You Can Trust. Because It Comes From Labs You Can Verify
Act Global’s published performance data comes exclusively from ISO 17025-accredited independent laboratories, the same labs that test Super Bowl fields and FIFA World Cup venues worldwide.
Firefly Sports Testing
Hooksett, NH, North America
ISO/IEC 17025 · FIFA · ASTM · FIH · World Rugby · ITF
Labosport
Global, France, UK, USA, Canada
FIFA Research Institute · ISO 17025 · FIH · World Athletics · ITF
Sports Labs
Scotland & International
FIFA Approved · UKAS ISO 17025 · World Rugby · FIH · IAAF
The content in Act Global’s Science Center reflects Act Global’s interpretation of publicly available peer-reviewed research, government studies, and independent test data. It is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or engineering advice. Act Global makes no claim to academic authorship of third-party research cited within these pages. All research reviews link to original publications. Refer to original sources for complete methodology and findings.