Sequoia Light
Sequoia Light is a moderate-performance artificial turf designed for general residential landscapes, offering exceptional softness, basic visual appearance, and durability best suited for light use.
With a 1.5-inch pile height and 45 oz face weight, this turf provides a balanced combination of surface structure and comfort. Its drainage rate of 30 in/hr provides lower drainage capacity compared to high-performance systems, positioning it within its category based on its structural and material characteristics.
Sequoia Light by Everlast is an artificial grass product with 1.5-inch pile height and 45 oz/yd² face weight, featuring polyethylene yarn with Mini-C-shaped blades and 27 oz/yd² polypropylene backing.
The Universal Turf Rating (UTR) is a standardized 0–10 score calculated from normalized specifications - including face weight, pile height, yarn denier, and drainage - to provide an objective comparison of synthetic turf performance.
Turf Characteristics
- Pile Height
- 1 1/2 in
- Face Weight
- 45 oz/yd²
- Gauge
- 3/8 in
- Total Weight
- 72 oz/yd²
- Tuft Bind
- 10 lb
Yarn
- Blade Profile
- Mini-C
- Yarn Color
- Olive, Green
- Yarn Material
- Polyethylene
- Fabric Construction
- Monofilament
- Thatching Color
- Tan, Green
- Thatch Material
- Polypropylene
- Thatch Construction
- Curled
- Grass Yarn Linear Density
- 4050 denier
- Thatch Yarn Linear Density
- 2970 denier
- UV Stabilizers
Backing
- Primary Backing Weight
- 3.5 oz/yd²
- Secondary Coating Weight
- 10 oz/yd²
- Total Backing Weight
- 27 oz/yd²
- Backing Material
- Polypropylene
- Primary Backing Structure
- Woven
- Secondary Backing Material
- Polyurethane
- Backing System / Reinforcement
- Standard
- Drainage Rate
- 30 in/hr
Structural Performance
Sequoia Light provides basic durability with some limitations under heavier use. Polyethylene fibers offer good durability with moderate resistance to wear and deformation, while optimal turf density provides strong structural support and excellent resistance to compression and wear. Lower yarn denier indicates thinner fibers with reduced resistance to wear and deformation.
Moderate drainage allows partial flow but may retain moisture under load.
- Turf Density
- 40.05
- Durability Score
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6.3/10confidence 97
- Drainage Score
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4.5/10confidence 100
Safety
Sequoia Light may support accessible use, but no formal ADA compliance documentation is available. Moderate density supports accessibility with minor variation. Lower drainage may lead to moisture retention, affectinging usability.
Sequoia Light by Everlast is prone to heat buildup and may reach higher surface temperatures. Moderate pile height allows airflow and reduces heat retention, while polyethylene fibers reduce heat retention compared to other materials. No infrared-reflective technology is specified, which may increase heat retention.
- ADA Accessibility
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3.0/10confidence 100
- Heat Comfort Score
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5.9/10confidence 100
Comfort / Experience
Sequoia Light provides a soft and cushioned surface feel. Optimal pile height (1.5") enhances fiber flexibility and cushioning.
Sequoia Light by Everlast offers a natural-looking surface with moderate visual variation. Multiple thatch tones enhance depth and closely mimic the layered look of natural grass, while optimal pile height creates natural depth and proportion, closely resembling real grass and balanced turf density creates natural fullness and visual depth, closely resembling real grass. Uniform blade shape may limit texture variation, making the surface appear more artificial.
- Softness Score
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9.7/10confidence 100
- Turf Realism Score
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7.0/10confidence 100
Maitenance Scores
Sequoia Light provides moderate maintenance requirements with manageable cleaning effort. Polyethylene fibers reduce debris adhesion and support easier cleaning. Higher turf density may increase surface fullness but can make debris removal more difficult.
Sequoia Light by Everlast tends to retain debris and may require periodic cleaning. Denser turf structure begins to restrict debris movement.
Sequoia Light provides moderate resistance to matting under typical use conditions. Optimal turf density provides strong support and improves resistance to matting. Thinner yarn fibers bend more easily, increasing the likelihood of matting.
- Maintenance Score
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7.0/10confidence 100
- Debris Resistance Score
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6.7/10confidence 100
- Turf Matting Score
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7.5/10confidence 100
Warranty
- Warranty
- 15-Year Warranty
Manufactured Rolls
- Roll Width
- 15 ft
- Roll Length
- 100 ft
Installation Efficiency
Sequoia Light provides excellent backing stability, maintaining structural integrity and consistent performance after installation. High-quality primary backing materials provide strong dimensional stability and resistance to deformation, while high-performance secondary backing materials enhance structural integrity and improve fiber lock, high tuft bind strength securely anchors fibers, reducing pull-out and improving stability.
Sequoia Light by Everlast allows precise seam alignment with minimal visibility when installed correctly. Tight stitch gauge allows precise alignment and improves seam invisibility, while stable backing minimizes movement and improves seam consistency, optimal density improves fiber blending and seam concealment.
Sequoia Light offers good cutting performance with manageable effort. Moderate face weight allows efficient cutting, while flexible backing materials improve cutting precision and reduce resistance.
- Backing Stability
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9.1/10confidence 100
- Seaming ease
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9.4/10confidence 100
- Cutting ease
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8.4/10confidence 100
- Roll weight
- 855 lb
Application Fit
- Landscape Score
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7.4/10confidence 100
- Playgrounds Score
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5.3/10confidence 87
- Pet Turf Score
-
7.1/10confidence 99
- Sport Fields Score
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7.2/10confidence 99
- Rooftops Score
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6.7/10confidence 99
- Golf Score
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0.0/10confidence 100
- Ball Roll Speed Score
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0.0/10confidence 100
- Golf Fringe Score
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7.8/10confidence 100
- Tee Score
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0.0/10confidence 100
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Sequoia Light by Everlast is an artificial grass product with a 1.5-inch pile height, Mini-C-shaped blades, and 45 oz/yd² face weight, resulting in a turf density of 40.05. The construction combines polyethylene yarn with a woven polypropylene backing and a polyurethane coating, providing drainage exceeding 30 inches per hour.
Sequoia Light achieves a Universal Turf Rating (UTR) of 6.4/10, reflecting durability, realism, softness, heat comfort, drainage performance, and ADA accessibility metrics derived from its structural specifications.
Turf Catalog evaluates artificial grass products using standardized metrics including density, drainage, durability, and application fit, providing an independent alternative to manufacturer specifications.
Turf products in the 45 oz face weight range typically provide a balanced combination of comfort, appearance, and everyday durability for standard residential landscapes.