SYNLawn SYNPaws Play Roll-Bar Artificial Grass
Avoid until brand discloses coating chemistry and PFAS status.
SYNLawn artificial grass uses synthetic materials with water and stain-resistant treatments typical of the category. Brand provides no transparency on PFAS presence.
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Material
polyethylene synthetic grass with undisclosed water/stain-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What SYNLawn SYNPaws Play Artificial Grass is made of, ingredients and materials
SYNPaws Play Roll-Bar is polyethylene synthetic grass with an undisclosed water and stain-resistant coating. The coating chemistry is not publicly available from SYNLawn, which means the specific chemical compounds used to repel water and stains are unknown to consumers. Polyethylene itself is relatively inert when not treated, but the applied coating introduces additional chemical exposure risk during installation, use, and eventual degradation or replacement.
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.
Undisclosed water-resistant/stain-resistant coating chemistry
SYNLawn has not disclosed the active chemicals in the treatment applied to this grass. Coatings on synthetic turf commonly contain fluorinated compounds, silicones, or other repellents; without transparency, exposure risk cannot be assessed.
Microplastics
All polyethylene synthetic grass sheds fine fibers over time, especially with foot traffic, wear, or UV exposure. Children and pets can ingest or inhale shed fibers; no long-term health data exists for chronic microplastic exposure from turf.
Source, EPA ↗Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing during installation
Synthetic turf products commonly release VOCs from backing adhesives and coating curing in the first days to weeks after installation. Symptoms may include headache, respiratory irritation, or eye discomfort in poorly ventilated indoor or semi-enclosed spaces.
Leaching from polyethylene backing and adhesives into soil or water
Polyethylene backing and installation adhesives can degrade over years, especially in warm or wet climates, potentially leaching residual monomers or additives into soil beneath the turf. No testing results for this product are publicly available.
What’s reassuring
Lead
SYNLawn product specifications do not clearly identify whether infill is included or sold separately. If included, infill composition should be verified; no recalls or known contamination are on record for SYNLawn infill, but this is not the same as confirmation of safety.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
SYNLawn has not publicly disclosed the chemical composition of its water-resistant and stain-resistant coatings, nor has it addressed PFAS content in response to industry scrutiny. The company holds no known third-party certifications (such as GOTS, OEKO-TEX, or similar standards that would require chemical transparency). No voluntary testing results or independent safety audits for this product line are on record in public sources.
How it compares in its category
Most premium artificial turf products now offer PFAS-free formulations or openly disclose their coating chemistry in response to regulatory and consumer pressure. Brands like FieldTurf and some regional manufacturers have published PFAS-free certifications or third-party test reports. SYNLawn's silence on both PFAS and coating identity places it below industry transparency standards for products marketed for residential play areas where children and pets have direct contact.
If you buy it
Installation should use gloves and good ventilation, as synthetic turf installation can release volatile compounds from coatings and adhesives. Regular brushing and rinsing with plain water helps remove surface dust and shed fibers, but will not remove coating chemicals that migrate into the grass pile. Monitor for visible wear, discoloration, or coating breakdown; degraded surfaces may release particles more readily. Replace if seams separate, infill compacts heavily, or any visible coating breakdown occurs, as these are signs of accelerated chemical release.
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
- SYNLawn has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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