If you’re considering artificial grass installation, you may have noticed that turf products vary widely in price point. While it may be tempting to choose a dirt-cheap turf product and save money on the project, these too-good-to-be-true prices are often the result of cheaply made products imported from foreign countries such as China.

When it comes to something as prominent and long-lasting as synthetic grass, you want to ensure you’re choosing artificial turf products that will look beautiful for years to come and will be safe for every member of your family. That’s why synthetic turf made right here in the USA is always the best choice for your artificial grass installation.

1. Stricter Manufacturing Guidelines

America has much stricter manufacturing guidelines than many other countries, holding turf manufacturers to a much higher standard. This results in a higher-quality end product that you can trust to be safe and long-lasting.

To produce and sell their turf, U.S. manufacturers must produce records of all batch runs and supply their chemical recipes to verify the safety of all ingredients. They must also follow strict local and federal regulations to remain environmentally friendly and safe for local residents. USA-made turf will never contain lead or other heavy metal contaminants, which can pose a risk to kids and pets.

In contrast, lax foreign manufacturing guidelines make it virtually impossible to retrieve batch numbers or chemical recipes. It’s also not uncommon for imported products to contain lead and latex rubber compounds, both of which can be hazardous for kids and pets. These looser regulations also mean that manufacturers are more likely to cut corners and save costs, resulting in an inferior turf product that will degrade more quickly over time and cost you more money in the long run.

2. Rigorous Safety Testing

Synthetic grass is most often used by the most delicate members of your family — kids and dogs. With this in mind, American manufacturers undergo strict safety testing that ensures their products are suitable for all applications and all potential users. In addition to ensuring all products are free of heavy metals, organizations such as ASTM and IPEMA require even stricter regulations to approve products for use in specific applications such as playgrounds and athletic fields. 

Imported turf products, on the other hand, rarely have required safety testing of any kind. Although you save money, these costs are often reduced because the manufacturers don’t have to pay for any safety testing or higher-quality lead-free materials that protect little ones. 

3. Higher Quality at a Reasonable Price

The stricter guidelines and safety standards imposed on American turf manufacturers ultimately result in superior turf products. U.S. manufacturers only use the highest-quality materials that stand the test of time while remaining lead-free and safe for kids and pets.

When it comes to imported synthetic grass, many countries don’t hold their manufacturers to the same standard, which means their products suffer from a lack of testing and inconsistent quality. They may also use inferior, tainted or diluted plastics that can contain harmful ingredients and incur issues such as color fading, seam failure and cracking of the turf’s backing.

While some countries such as Belgium, Spain, and the UK manufacture high-quality artificial turf products, these also come with much higher price tags due to the associated import costs. When you choose American-made synthetic grass, you’re supporting American jobs and getting the best quality at the best price.

At Luxe Lawns, we believe in using nothing less than superior-quality artificial grass products. That’s why we’re committed to using 100 percent American-made synthetic turf products in all of our artificial turf installations, ensuring a stunning, durable artificial grass landscape every time.

If you want to transform your backyard or corporate office into a drought-tolerant verdant paradise, we can bring your vision to life with sublime quality and industry-leading customer service. To learn more about synthetic grass installation and hardscaping services, give us a call at 480-647-0237 or fill out our online contact form today