SIS Pitches · Artificial Turf & Grass
Sof Step 200 Artificial Grass Turf Roll
Skip until manufacturer discloses waterproofing chemistry.
Artificial grass turf with waterproof backing likely uses water-repellent coating treatments, but SIS Pitches provides no PFAS transparency. Coating composition remains unspecified.
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Material
Polyethylene backing with synthetic turf face, likely water-repellent coating-treated
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
furniture is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Sof Step 200 consists of a polyethylene (PE) backing layer bonded to synthetic turf fibers, typically polypropylene or polyethylene. The water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish is the critical unknown: conventional water-repellent coating coatings on artificial turf historically use fluorinated compounds (PFAS-class chemicals) to achieve water and stain resistance. The backing itself is stable PE, which does not leach under normal outdoor conditions, but the coating composition directly determines whether the product poses PFAS exposure risk.
The brand's record and disclosure
SIS Pitches is a UK-based sports pitch installer with no publicly available safety disclosures regarding PFAS content, heavy metals, or third-party certifications for their turf products. No major product recalls or contamination incidents are on record. The manufacturer has not communicated whether their water-repellent coating treatment uses PFAS-free alternatives or conventional fluorinated chemistry, which is a significant transparency gap for a product marketed for residential and commercial use.
How it compares in its category
Artificial turf products are increasingly available with certified PFAS-free backings and water repellents, though these command price premiums. Standard PE-backed turf (like Sof Step 200) sits in the middle of the market and typically uses cost-effective water-repellent coating treatments that may contain legacy PFAS. Premium brands now market fluorine-free options and provide third-party testing certificates; Sof Step 200 lacks this transparency advantage.
If you buy it
Contact SIS Pitches directly to request documentation of water-repellent coating chemistry and whether PFAS-free treatment was used. Installation on well-draining soil or gravel reduces water pooling and any potential leachate contact. Avoid using in areas with high foot traffic on children's play zones unless PFAS-free certification is confirmed. Regular brushing and rinse-cleaning with plain water maintains the turf without accelerating coating degradation; avoid harsh chemicals or pressure washers that may compromise the backing seal.
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.”
PFAS in water-repellent coating
Conventional water-repellent coating finishes on polyethylene-backed artificial turf often contain fluorinated compounds. SIS Pitches has not disclosed whether Sof Step 200 uses PFAS or PFAS-free alternatives, making this a material unknown with moderate probability given standard industry practice at mid-market price points.
Leaching from backing adhesive or laminate
No recalls or published contamination reports for this specific product. Polyethylene backing itself is chemically stable, but adhesives between backing and turf face are not detailed; any leaching risk would be minimal under normal outdoor weathering.
Microplastic shedding from turf fibers
Synthetic polyolefin turf fibers naturally shed microplastics during use, especially in high-traffic zones or with aggressive brushing. This is common to all artificial turf products and not specific to Sof Step 200, but notable for installations near water bodies or where stormwater runoff is a concern.
UV degradation and coating breakdown
Polyethylene backing and water-repellent coating coatings degrade under prolonged UV exposure and temperature cycling. After 5-10 years of outdoor use, loss of water repellency and backing brittleness are expected; accelerated breakdown increases fiber shedding and potential exposure to underlying coating residues.
Heavy metals in synthetic dyes or pigments
No published test results or recalls indicating lead, cadmium, or antimony in Sof Step 200 turf face. Reputable manufacturers have phased out heavy-metal dyes, but without third-party certification from SIS Pitches, this remains unverified for this product.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 35% 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.
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