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Select Surfaces Evergreen Artificial Grass
Wait for Tarkett to disclose coating chemistry and durability treatment composition.
Artificial grass typically uses polyethylene with durable stain and water-resistant coatings, often PFAS-treated. Tarkett provides no coating material or PFAS status details.
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Material
polyethylene turf with likely durable water/stain resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Select Surfaces Evergreen Artificial Grass is made of, ingredients and materials
Select Surfaces Evergreen is polyethylene (PE) pile turf with a durable backing and what Tarkett describes as water/stain-resistant coating, but the specific chemistry of that coating is not publicly disclosed. Polyethylene fiber itself is chemically inert and stable under normal use. However, the "durable" stain-resistant and water-resistant treatments applied to artificial turf typically involve fluorinated compounds (PFAS) or other chemical finishes to repel liquids; without disclosure, the actual composition and leaching risk cannot be assessed.
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
Durable stain/water-resistant treatments on artificial turf commonly involve PFAS; Tarkett has not disclosed whether this product uses PFAS, PFOA, or alternative fluorochemistries. Risk of leaching into groundwater or soil contact areas is unknown without treatment durability and composition data.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microfiber and microplastic shedding
Polyethylene artificial turf is known to shed fibers during use, especially under foot traffic and brushing. Shed fibers can accumulate in soil, be ingested by pets, or enter water systems; this is an inherent property of PE turf and not specific to Tarkett's product, but cumulative exposure over years of use is a documented category concern.
Heat degradation and off-gassing potential
PE turf backing and coatings can degrade or off-gas volatile compounds under high heat (prolonged direct sun, extreme climates). While acute VOC emissions are not typically reported for polyethylene turf, chemical finish degradation is plausible in very hot climates and has not been tested for this specific product.
Bacterial or algal growth if improperly drained or maintained
Artificial turf with drainage backing can harbor moisture, mold, or bacteria if not rinsed regularly or if installed over poor-draining soil. The water-resistant coating may slow evaporation, increasing risk of damp conditions in humid climates.
What’s reassuring
Heavy metals
Polyethylene colorants and backing compounds may contain antimony or cadmium as processing aids or pigments; Tarkett does not publicly disclose heavy metal testing results for this product. Industry standards (e.g., EN ISO 6954) exist but are not universally required for residential artificial turf.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Tarkett is a major global flooring and surfaces manufacturer with certifications in environmental standards (e.g., FloorScore, GREENGUARD), but the company has not publicly disclosed PFAS use or absence in its artificial turf products or coatings. No major recalls specific to this product line have been reported in consumer safety databases. Tarkett's silence on fluorinated treatment chemistry is the primary transparency gap for artificial grass buyers concerned about PFAS.
How it compares in its category
Most commercial polyethylene artificial turf products rely on water-resistant coatings; the market standard is not currently PFAS-free disclosure. Some competitors (e.g., brands marketing naturally drained or untreated PE turf) avoid additional chemical coatings, but Tarkett's Evergreen product is positioned as premium and durable, which typically correlates with chemical finishes. This product sits in the mid-to-premium range and does not stand out as uniquely transparent or uniquely risky compared to peers, but lacks peer advantage in disclosure.
If you buy it
Artificial turf generally sheds microfibers; regular brushing against the pile or foot traffic can gradually release PE particles, especially in high-wear zones. Rinse or brush the surface regularly to manage buildup of dust and debris, which can concentrate any surface-applied chemicals. Keep temperatures moderate (avoid prolonged direct sun exposure in extreme heat, as PE can soften above 70-80 C, though normal outdoor use does not typically reach this). Replace sections showing significant wear, color fade, or mat compression within 8-15 years depending on foot traffic. If PFAS-free certification becomes critical to your household choice, request written confirmation from Tarkett before purchase.
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
- Select Surfaces has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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