StrathAyr® better growth – high infiltration – fast recovery
ReFlex® mesh elements add an extra dimension to the performance of StrathAyr surfaces. When ReFlex® mesh elements - 50mm by 100mm (2" by 4") pieces of flexible polypropylene mesh – are blended uniformly within a rootzone profile the mesh elements reinforce three dimensionally, acting like thousands of springs to improve load bearing ability and resistance to compaction. The spring back action also creates a cushioning effect on impact, "bounce back" after impact. Improved rootzone aeration is achieved resulting in greatly improved grass growth and recovery after wear. ReFlex® performance benefits have been scientifically demonstrated over 20 years and proven in some of the world's leading sports stadia and racetracks over the past 17 years. No alternative product can match the engineering performance of ReFlex®. In fact, some alternative rootzone reinforcement products have the opposite effect and actually increase the likelihood of compaction and poor turf growth. The flexing action creates and maintains voids along the length of the filament.	Understanding ReFlex® Technology Soil particles interlock with the mesh, packing to the mesh apertures to form a soil/mesh cluster. These clusters then interlock to form a stable composite rootzone matrix. When this matrix rootzone is compressed by players, horses or vehicles the mesh elements provide a dual effect. They act like thousands of springs, flexing vertically as the load is applied to the surface and returning to their original form after the load is released. At the same time the applied load compresses the soil within the mesh apertures causing them to expand laterally. As the load is removed the apertures shrink back elastically and the surface profile recovers. This combined mesh flexing and elastic straining of the apertures provides unique impact absorption and surface recovery properties. Equally importantly it creates and maintains voids along the length of the mesh filaments, which maintain air spaces in the rootzone, enhance capillary water retention and ultimately provide an improved environment for grass growth. The load bearing properties provide a significant increase in surface strength and a built in resistance to compaction - leading to a greatly extended working life. ReFlex® mesh elements distribute load to resist rutting and compaction.