Sportmaster · Artificial Turf & Grass
Multi Sport Turf
Insufficient disclosure. Synthetic turf infill composition unknown.
Multi Sport Turf brand does not publicly disclose PFAS use or infill material composition. Synthetic turf products commonly use PFAS-containing sand or rubber infills, but this product's specific materials are unclear.
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synthetic turf (polyethylene/polypropylene fibers, infill material unspecified)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
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
Multi Sport Turf uses polyethylene and polypropylene fibers as the pile material, which are stable plastics under normal conditions but can degrade when exposed to UV light and temperature extremes. The infill material is not specified by Sportmaster, which is a significant gap: infill can consist of recycled tire crumb (containing heavy metals like zinc and lead), silica sand, or proprietary blends, each with different aging and leaching profiles. Without knowing the infill composition, you cannot assess whether heavy metals or other contaminants will leach into soil or groundwater over time, particularly in wet climates or high-traffic areas.
The brand's record and disclosure
Sportmaster has not publicly disclosed infill materials, manufacturing certifications (such as ISO or third-party environmental standards), or testing for heavy metals and other contaminants in Multi Sport Turf. The brand's silence on PFAS and lack of transparency regarding infill sourcing suggests limited commitment to chemical safety disclosure compared to competitors offering full material declarations. No major safety recalls or controversies are on record for this specific product, but the absence of disclosure is itself a red flag in the synthetic turf category, where infill composition directly affects consumer and environmental safety.
How it compares in its category
Synthetic turf products vary widely in safety profile depending on infill choice. Premium brands like FieldTurf and some European manufacturers provide third-party testing and specify low-heavy-metal or organic infill alternatives (cork, coconut fiber). Sportmaster's Multi Sport Turf, with undisclosed infill, falls into a middle tier of caution: safer than budget crumb-rubber-only systems but less transparent and verifiable than certified alternatives. If this turf contains recycled tire crumb without testing, it could pose higher metal leaching risks, especially for families with children who contact the surface directly.
If you buy it
Request infill material specification from the seller or manufacturer before purchase; do not assume it is safe without documentation. Installation should include a sub-base barrier (geotextile) to minimize soil contact if the infill is recycled crumb. Plan for replacement or deep cleaning every 8-10 years, as UV degradation of fibers and infill settling accelerate contaminant leaching. Keep surfaces shaded where possible, avoid prolonged standing water, and monitor for odor or color changes in infill, which may indicate decomposition or migration of unwanted materials.
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.”
Heavy metals in recycled tire crumb infill
If Multi Sport Turf uses tire crumb as infill (unconfirmed due to Sportmaster's lack of disclosure), zinc, lead, and cadmium can leach over years of weathering, especially in humid or acidic soils. No test data for this specific product is available.
Undisclosed infill composition and leachates
Sportmaster does not publicly specify infill material, making independent safety assessment impossible. Synthetic turf infill can include unknown additives, colorants, and binders that may migrate into soil or dust; this lack of transparency is a documented industry weakness.
Fiber degradation and microplastic generation
Polyethylene and polypropylene fibers degrade under UV exposure and mechanical wear, releasing microplastics into surrounding soil and dust. No accelerated aging or microplastic shedding data specific to Multi Sport Turf has been published.
Volatile organic compound off-gassing during installation
Synthetic turf backing adhesives and infill binders may emit VOCs when new, particularly in warm conditions. Sportmaster provides no odor or emission profile, so off-gassing risk cannot be quantified for this product.
Mold and bacterial growth in infill if poorly drained
Standing water in poorly installed or maintained synthetic turf can promote mold and pathogens in the infill layer. Drainage specifications for Multi Sport Turf are not detailed in available product documentation.
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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