Global Syn-Turf · Artificial Turf
Global Syn-Turf ALLGREEN Double S 72 Emerald Green/Olive Green Indoor/Outdoor Turf 15 ft.
Wait until brand explains water-resistant coating composition.
This synthetic turf has undisclosed water and stain-resistance treatments that likely include PFAS. The brand provides no transparency on chemical makeup or safety testing.
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Material
synthetic turf with unknown water/stain resistance coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Global Syn-Turf ALLGREEN Double S 72 ft. is made of, ingredients and materials
Global Syn-Turf ALLGREEN is a synthetic polyethylene or polypropylene pile turf bonded to a backing (typically polypropylene or polyurethane latex). The "Double S" designation and stain-resistance marketing suggest an applied topcoat or finish, but GlobalTex does not publicly disclose the chemistry of this coating. Synthetic turf coatings are a common vector for PFAS (fluorinated water and stain repellents), which leach into soil and groundwater over time, especially in wet climates or high-traffic areas.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
PFAS
GlobalTex does not disclose coating composition. Synthetic turf stain/water coatings are a known PFAS source. Leaching risk increases with rainfall, foot traffic, and soil contact over years.
Source, ATSDR ↗Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from backing adhesive and infill
Polyurethane-latex and other adhesives in turf backing can off-gas in warm, enclosed, or wet conditions. No emissions testing published by brand. Risk is higher for indoor or poorly ventilated installation.
Microplastic shedding from pile and infill
Polyethylene/polypropylene turf fibers degrade and shed microplastics under UV, foot traffic, and weathering. Infill granules (if rubber crumb) also fragment. No claim of microplastic containment made by GlobalTex.
Heavy metals
Rubber crumb infill may contain zinc, cadmium, or lead leached from recycled tire material. GlobalTex does not specify infill type or test results. Long-term soil contact poses low but unquantified risk.
Source, FDA ↗What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No formaldehyde release or flame-retardant chemical has been reported for this product. Industry baseline suggests backing adhesives may contain trace formaldehyde, but testing data is absent.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
GlobalTex maintains minimal public transparency on material composition and certifications. No independent third-party safety certifications (e.g., ISO, GreenGuard, Cradle-to-Cradle) are documented for this product line. The brand has not issued statements clarifying whether the water-resistant coating contains PFAS, GenX, or other fluorinated chemicals. This silence is a red flag in an industry where competitors increasingly disclose or eliminate PFAS.
How it compares in its category
Synthetic turf sits at the higher end of contamination risk compared to natural grass or non-treated alternatives, primarily due to coatings and backing adhesives. Competitors like FieldTurf and Act Global have begun publishing product lines with lower PFAS concern in response to regulatory pressure and consumer demand. GlobalTex's lack of equivalent transparency places this product in a lower-confidence tier. Budget turf products in this price range rarely undergo independent testing.
If you buy it
Install only in well-drained areas away from vegetable gardens, children's play zones, or water-collection points. Rinse and brush the turf regularly to reduce dust and particulate accumulation. Replace infill material (sand, rubber crumb, or alternative) every 3-5 years; cheap infills often contain additional contaminants. If installed indoors (contrary to typical use), ensure no moisture pooling, as wet synthetic turf can off-gas volatile compounds and promote mold.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Global Syn-Turf has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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