AMORIM SPORTS CORK INFILLS

The Future of Football Fields

Cork infills offer a sustainable, high-performance alternative for football fields, meeting the growing demand for eco-friendly sports solutions.

Artificial turf has revolutionised football by providing durable, lower maintenance playing surfaces. However, the infills traditionally used – mainly rubber granules or sand – can raise concerns about environmental impact. As the sports industry shifts toward sustainability, Amorim Sports, a company from the Amorim Group, is leading the charge with cork-based infills, a natural, renewable, and recyclable alternative that meets the highest standards of performance and safety.

Cork, harvested from the bark of cork oak trees without harming them, offers a range of benefits over synthetic options. Not only is it 100% natural and free of microplastics, but it also contributes to reducing the environmental footprint of artificial turf systems. Cork’s natural properties provide excellent thermal insulation, minimizing heat retention on the field and reducing the need for water and energy to maintain optimal conditions.

100% NATURAL AND FREE OF MICROPLASTICS

Amorim Sports cork-based infills have been successfully implemented in various sports facilities worldwide, from professional football, rugby, and baseball stadiums to school sports fields.

These installations have demonstrated the material’s versatility and effectiveness in different sports, from older to recent installations all over the globe, but mainly in Europe and United States. Players have reported enhanced surface comfort, excellent playability, and significantly lower heat levels during the summer, creating a more pleasant playing environment.

According to René Otter, a technical advisor for the municipality of Koggenland in the Netherlands, where four recent fields were installed by Antea Sport using Amorim cork infills, “on warm days, cork’s cooling effect and moisture regulation provide a safer and more comfortable experience for athletes”. More about this installation: [https://bit.ly/4gvv5XW](https://bit.ly/4gvv5XW)

Meeting the Challenge of Microplastics

With the European Commission’s ban on microplastics, the need for sustainable alternatives not just in football, but in other sports, is more critical than ever. Amorim Sports cork infills, composed solely of cork or mixed with other organic substances, such as olive pits, free from microplastics, offer a solution that aligns with new regulations and supports a greener future for sports. As sports fields worldwide continue to adopt cork, such as football fields, the sport moves closer to achieving its sustainability goals without compromising on performance. [https://amorim-sports.com](https://amorim-sports.com/)