12 results found sports surfaces
Performance
Cork’s unique characteristics guarantee the high performance of Amorim Sports' infills and shockpads, offering excellent playing conditions for users and guaran-teeing the resistance and quality of the sports surfaces over a longer period of time.
What is an infill?
A synthetic turf sports surface needs to provide the playing characteristics the sport requires and to also ensure it provides the levels of comfort and protection players require when running, falling and sliding on the surface. To allow the surfaces to play like natural grass, they typically have a pile that is anyw…
Main Goal
With high temperatures and humidity ratios, the main challenges of a synthetic turf in Latin America and, in this case, in Peru (Lima), are related to the athletes comfort: technical shock absorption, lower energy restitution, but above all, lower surface temperature in order to avoid health issues. On the other hand,…
A new artificial turf system for a 40-year old clay pitch
After 40 years of use, the FC Gleidorf-Holthausen’s football pitch, in Schmallenberg (Germany), is now more sustainable. Amorim Sports supplied the infill component for this eco-friendly project, with the cork-based Amorim Nature 130, in a project that also involved Schmitt Sportstättenbau and Polytan, two companies th…
Main Goal
In order to meet the club’s goal and to be able to provide to the players and other users a cleaner and more pleasant field, the German company chose an artificial turf system with impact surface, artificial turf and 100% granulate cork infill. Besides improving the field’s hygiene conditions, the new turf field of SC…
Benefits
The low density of Amorim Nature 130 endows flexibility and elasticity to the turf system, making it very comfortable for practicing both sports. Cork also offers excellent traction and high impact absorption capacity, preventing abrasion and other injuries, whenever users fall or slip. The 100% cork-based infills also…
intro
Amorim Sports develops and supplies high-performance cork infills and shock pads designed for sports and leisure systems. Combining innovation with the unique properties of cork, our solutions deliver exceptional shock absorption, long-lasting durability, and outstanding comfort, while reducing surface temperatures and…
Technical Performance
Exceptional shock absorption: Cork's natural cellular structure acts as microscopic air cushions, absorbing energy and protecting athletes from injury. Outstanding elasticity and durability: Cork granules compress and rebound without permanent deformation, maintaining surface integrity over time. Reduced surface te…
Technical Performance
Optimized shock absorption and controlled vertical deformation. High elasticity for superior cushioning and player comfort. Provides a reliable foundation for consistent sports performance while ensuring a safe, comfortable playing surface. Maintains consistent performance throughout its entire service life. Re…
What is a shockpad?
As the name indicates, a shockpad is a layer that serves to absorb the shock impact that occurs during the game. Shockpads are often used in the construction of synthetic turf sports systems. The shockpad is laid beneath the synthetic turf carpet and is designed to assist in the sports performance and player protection…
intro - Shockpad
Shock pads are the foundation layer beneath artificial turf systems, delivering consistent performance, player safety, and long-term durability. At Amorim Sports, our shock pads are engineered with cork — a natural, renewable, and high-performance material — to combine resilience, comfort, and environmental responsibil…