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Base Layers Product

Accorder®

ECO-range

Strong foundations for stable performances

TenCate Accorder® is an innovative base construction method developed to create a solid and stable foundation for high-quality artificial grass systems. Built around a patented geotextile module, this solution supports performance while minimizing environmental and logistical impact.

The Accorder system features a durable geotextile structure approximately 7 cm deep, divided into dozens of evenly sized compartments per square meter. These compartments are filled with locally available, reusable soil — a smart approach known as cellular confinement. This creates a compact, stable and high-performing subsurface, ideal for sports applications.

By minimizing the need for excavation and reusing local materials, Accorder significantly reduces soil removal and transport. This lowers CO₂ emissions and shortens installation time, offering a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional base layers, especially in areas where high-quality sub-base materials are limited.

Accorder integrates seamlessly with both vertical and lateral drainage systems and is highly versatile. It is suitable for sports fields, landscaping, and geotextile applications. The system is lightweight, easy to install, and made from 100% recyclable material — combining long-term performance with minimal environmental impact.

Why Choose TenCate Accorder®

  • Smart use of resources - Utilizes locally sourced materials to reduce environmental and financial costs.
  • Lower carbon footprint - Less excavation and transport mean fewer emissions and a cleaner construction process.
  • Cost efficiency - Speeds up installation while reducing overall costs and total cost of ownership.
  • Extreme stability - The cellular structure ensures a compact and durable playing surface that stands the test of time.
  • Versatile and recyclable - Suitable for a wide range of applications and fully recyclable for a circular future.
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    A firm basis for high-quality grass.

    See how the construction process is carried out utilising this innovative sports base.

    Pre-fabricated shock pads

    Prefabricated shock pads (PE, PP, PU) are foamed or bounded plastic layers. PE shock pads are generally (but not exclusively) in the range of 8-12 mm thick, often delivered on a roll with drainage cuts in the material.

    • PP pads are thicker, about 20 mm, also on a roll made from recycled material.
    • PU pads are especially suitable for the higher insulation values for instance in combination with field heating.
    • PP pads are thicker, about 20 mm, also on a roll made from recycled material.
    • PU pads are especially suitable for the higher insulation values for instance in combination with field heating.

    In-situ elastic layer

    • In-situ shock pads or E-layers (EL, ET, Ecocept) are elastic layers which are laid with specialist equipment, as a durable and well-draining sports technical layer.
    • In-situ layers are often 10-30 mm thick and are constructed from rubber granules bounded and encapsulated with a PU binder.

    ET layers also function as a stable foundation with added stone and are generally thicker (35 mm). Optionally recycled material such as recycled infill or recycled artificial turf (Ecocept) can be used instead of stone, reducing the ecological footprint substantially.

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