Mohawk Industries · Artificial Turf
Java Turf - 1 cu ft (70/p)
Lower concern, but limited transparency; typical artificial turf product.
Java Turf is a synthetic turf product with no public PFAS disclosure from Mohawk Industries. Artificial grass itself is not a typical PFAS-application category, though some backings or coatings could use fluorinated treatments. No lab data or certifications are publicly available.
Shop Mohawk Industries on Amazon →Material
Synthetic turf/artificial grass fibers
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
other is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Java Turf is synthetic grass fiber, typically polyethylene or polypropylene with a backing system and infill material (sand, rubber, or hybrid). These polymers are chemically stable under normal ground-contact conditions but can shed microplastics and small fiber fragments with wear, especially in high-traffic areas or under UV exposure. The infill material is often the more variable component in terms of contaminant load, particularly if recycled rubber is used.
The brand's record and disclosure
Mohawk Industries is a major flooring manufacturer with established quality certifications (ISO, Cradle to Cradle in some product lines) but maintains limited public transparency on PFAS content in turf products specifically. No major safety recalls or litigation tied to Java Turf artificial grass are on public record. The company does not prominently disclose PFAS or heavy metal testing data for this product line.
How it compares in its category
Java Turf sits in the mainstream commercial/residential artificial turf market alongside brands like FieldTurf and Shaw. It lacks independent third-party certifications (e.g., SynLawn's eco-focus) but is not positioned as a premium eco-turf either. Mohawk's backing gives it stability; competitors with greater sustainability marketing tend to publish more test data on microplastic shedding and infill safety.
If you buy it
Install over a geotextile barrier to reduce infill migration and soil contact. Rinse new turf before placement to reduce initial dust and loose fibers. Inspect seams and backing yearly for wear; replace sections if backing degrades or fibers mat down significantly. Keep infill topped up (especially sand or rubber) to cushion foot traffic and reduce fiber displacement. Avoid routine pressure washing, which accelerates microplastic release.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Microplastic and fiber shedding
Synthetic polyethylene or polypropylene fibers shed gradually with UV exposure, foot traffic, and weathering. Extent depends heavily on infill type and installation quality; no product-specific shedding rate published by Mohawk for Java Turf.
Heavy metals in infill material
If Java Turf uses recycled rubber infill, contamination with lead, zinc, or other metals from tire wear is a known risk in the category. Mohawk does not publicly specify infill sourcing or testing for this product.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off-gassing
New synthetic turf and backing adhesives may release VOCs during initial cure, particularly in warm weather or enclosed spaces. No independent VOC profile for Java Turf is publicly available; curing time and ventilation reduce exposure.
Infill dust and inhalation
Sand or recycled rubber infill can become airborne during installation, maintenance, or play in dry conditions. Wetting the surface and using dust-control measures during placement reduce but do not eliminate this risk.
Backing degradation and leaching
Java Turf backing materials are typically polyurethane or polyethylene; no reported leaching of toxic compounds under normal ground conditions has been documented for this product or similar commercial turf systems.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 65% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
More artificial turf grades
How we score: every product runs through the same public 0–100 rubric based on materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls. See the full methodology → Spotted a mistake? Report an error.