Available Infill

Recycled styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), most of it from repurposed vehicle tires.

The most affordable option by a wide margin, decades of proven performance, strong shock absorption and energy return, and easy to source.

It warms up in summer sun, has a darker industrial look, and can migrate or "splash" out of the turf over time. It is also facing tightening environmental regulation and growing preference for newer materials, especially on youth and school fields.

For many budget-conscious installs it is still a sound choice, and we will tell you honestly whether it fits your field, or whether stepping up to EPDM or TPE is worth it for your situation.

Virgin (non-recycled) ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber, produced as uniform granules and available in a range of colors.

Consistent granule shape and density for predictable performance, strong UV resistance and a long service life, no tire-derived contaminants, and color options for markings or branding.

It costs more than crumb rubber, still holds some warmth (lighter colors run cooler), and quality varies between manufacturers, so the grade you choose matters.

We source proven virgin EPDM and match the grade and color to your field, so you get the durability and cleaner profile without overpaying for a spec you do not need.

Engineered thermoplastic elastomer pellets, fully recyclable, with some brands (such as Guardian) made from bio-based inputs like corn and soy oil.

PFAS-free, non-toxic and dust-free, runs cooler than rubber, resists migration and splash, lasts well, and is an easy story to stand behind for youth, school, and public-access fields.

It is the highest-cost infill, and quality differs meaningfully by brand. Lower grades can firm up over time, so brand selection is key.

This is the strongest safety-and-liability story to bring to a school board or municipality, and we will point you to the specific brands and grades that hold up rather than the cheapest pellet on the market.

Natural crushed quartz, kiln-dried and screened to uniform grain sizes (commonly #16 or #30). Rounded grades are gentler underfoot than angular ones.

The most economical and fully non-toxic. It ballasts the turf and keeps fibers upright, drains well, and does not retain heat the way rubber does.

On its own it offers little cushioning, which raises impact risk on high-use fields. It can compact over time, and lower grades can be dusty or abrasive.

We most often use silica as a stabilizing base beneath a performance infill, and we will spec rounded or coated grades where safety and feel matter, so the sand does its job without the downsides.