Uwe Seeler Fussball Park – Malente
Cork infill application in the artificial turf pitch of Uwe Seeler Fussball Park.
Infills
High-performance cork and cork-based infills engineered to deliver optimal player comfort, consistent ball behavior, and a cooler playing surface — all while reducing environmental impact.Bringing back a part of nature to the artificial turf system
The use of natural cork or cork combined with other materials as an infill is favoured due to corks’ many positive proprieties, such as: low density (insulation properties with low heat absorption when exposed to sunlight), high elasticity (because of the large share of air that fills its cell structure), high strength and low wear, high fire resistance, attractive life-cycle assessment, no environmental toxicity, largely odour-neutral and decay resistance (due to the suberin content of the cork, the material is highly resistant to moisture and subsequent oxidisation and decay).
Amorim Sports’ infills deliver perfect density to avoid buoyancy and system migration and guarantees excellent energy absorption, avoiding player injury under fall.
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Nature infills contribute to a lower carbon footprint of sports surfaces
According to a study based on a tool specifically developed by PwC*, Amorim Sports’ range of Nature infills have a negative carbon balance of -72.5kg CO2e/kg.
Produced with cork, these components, used in artificial sports pitches, contribute to a smaller impact on the climate. They also improve players' comfort, stabilise the surface temperature and increase the longevity of the sports systems where they are incorporated.
*The study was based on a tool specifically developed by PwC – PricewaterhouseCoopers, which makes it possible to estimate the Carbon Footprint associated to granules produced from cork and cork waste, from the management phase of the cork oak forest, transport of these raw materials, processing and packaging, to the factory gate, using the Cradle-to-Gate approach (which does not include transport, application or end-of-life destination).
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Elasticity from Cork’s Unique Cellular Structure
Cork is composed of millions of airtight cells, each filled with a gaseous substance that allows it to be compressed to half its thickness without losing flexibility, then return to its original shape once decompressed.
This natural resilience gives cork exceptional elasticity and compression resistance—key advantages when used as infill in artificial turf systems, helping maintain consistent performance and playing comfort over time.
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Cork Infills Engineered for Reliable Performance
We develop natural cork and cork-based infills specifically for artificial turf systems, engineered to meet strict construction standards that ensure consistent performance and help prevent common field issues.
Our infills deliver the perfect balance of cost efficiency and environmental responsibility, providing exceptional durability, multifunctional benefits, and long-term suitability for the most demanding sports applications.
Infill's main attributes
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