SYNFescue 343
SYNFescue 343 is a high-performance artificial turf designed for multiple residential and specialty applications, offering comfortable surface feel, natural-looking appearance, and moderate durability for typical residential use.
With a 2-inch pile height and 80 oz face weight, this turf provides a balanced combination of surface structure and comfort. Its drainage rate of 1000 in/hr provides efficient water drainage supporting consistent surface conditions, positioning it within its category based on its structural and material characteristics. It also performs well in landscape applications, offering flexibility across different use cases.
SYNFescue 343 by SynLawn is an artificial grass product with 2-inch pile height and 80 oz/yd² face weight, featuring polyethylene and nylon yarn with Legend Mono/Trionic-shaped blades and 28 oz/yd² polypropylene and polyester backing.
Turf Characteristics
- Pile Height
- 2 in
- Face Weight
- 80 oz/yd²
- Gauge
- 3/8 in
- Total Weight
- 108 oz/yd²
- Tuft Bind
- 8 lb
Durability
Moderate durability suited for light-to-medium traffic.
Comfort
Moderately soft feel suitable for everyday landscape use.
Purchase Access
Available primarily through certified installers and authorized installation networks.
Yarn
- Blade Profile
- Legend Mono/Trionic
- Yarn Color
- Olive, Apple, Green
- Yarn Material
- Polyethylene, Nylon
- Fabric Construction
- Monofilament
- Thatching Color
- Tan, Green
- Thatch Material
- Polyethylene
- Thatch Construction
- Curled
- Grass Yarn Linear Density
- 10800 denier
- Grass Yarn Ends
- 6
- Thatch Yarn Linear Density
- 5000 denier
- Thatch Yarn Ends
- 8
- Yarn Thickness
- 90
- Deluster
- UV Stabilizers
Backing
- Primary Backing Weight
- 6 oz/yd²
- Secondary Coating Weight
- 22 oz/yd²
- Total Backing Weight
- 28 oz/yd²
- Backing Material
- Polypropylene, Polyester
- Primary Backing Structure
- Woven
- Secondary Backing Material
- Soy-based Polyurethane
- Backing System / Reinforcement
- Standard
- Drainage Rate
- 1000 in/hr
Structural Performance
SYNFescue 343 provides basic durability with some limitations under heavier use. A combination of yarn materials balances durability and flexibility, supporting overall wear performance, while high turf density enhances durability and stability under repeated use, higher yarn denier improves fiber strength and resistance to wear under regular use. Longer pile height increases fiber bending and stress, reducing resistance to long-term wear.
Excellent drainage minimizes water retention and supports fast surface recovery.
- Durability Score
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6.9/10confidence 83
- Drainage Score
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10.0/10confidence 100
- Grab Tear Strength
- 200 lb
- Elongation to Break
- 30%
- Yarn Breaking Strength
- 20 lb
Safety
SYNFescue 343 meets ADA accessibility standards based on documented compliance. High drainage helps maintain a dry and stable surface, supporting accessibility under wet conditions.
SYNFescue 343 by SynLawn offers good heat control with moderate surface cooling. IR-reflective technology reduces heat absorption and lowers surface temperature, while lighter yarn colors reflect more sunlight, reducing heat buildup. Longer pile height increases heat retention.
- ADA Accessibility
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9.0/10confidence 100
- Heat Comfort Score
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8.7/10confidence 100
- Heat Reduction Technology
- Flammability
Material Properties
- Antimicrobial
- IR Reflective
- Anti-Static
Comfort / Experience
SYNFescue 343 offers a comfortable surface with balanced softness. Long pile height (2") enhances softness but may reduce surface control and consistency under load.
SYNFescue 343 by SynLawn provides a highly realistic appearance with strong natural variation and depth. Multiple yarn color tones create natural variation, enhancing visual realism, while multiple thatch tones enhance depth and closely mimic the layered look of natural grass and delustered fibers reduce shine, improving visual realism. Uniform blade shape may limit texture variation, making the surface appear more artificial.
- Softness Score
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7.6/10confidence 100
- Turf Realism Score
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8.5/10confidence 100
Maitenance Scores
SYNFescue 343 requires regular maintenance to manage debris and surface cleanliness. High pile height traps debris and reduces accessibility, while dense turf structure further increases maintenance effort. This is partially offset by structured blade profiles that resist debris accumulation and support easier cleaning, along with excellent drainage that helps quickly clear debris from the surface.
SYNFescue 343 by SynLawn provides moderate debris resistance with some accumulation over time. Structured blade profiles promote debris shedding and reduce buildup, while excellent drainage allows rapid clearing of debris from the surface. Long pile height traps debris and reduces surface accessibility.
SYNFescue 343 offers strong resistance to flattening with good fiber recovery over time. Structured blade profiles improve resistance to flattening and support strong fiber recovery, while high turf density enhances structural support and helps maintain fiber position, nylon fibers provide excellent resilience and maintain upright structure. Long pile height may increases fiber bending and susceptibility to flattening.
- Maintenance Score
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6.5/10confidence 100
- Debris Resistance Score
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7.5/10confidence 100
- Turf Matting Score
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8.7/10confidence 100
Warranty
SynLawn’s Limited Lifetime Warranty covers key durability aspects under normal use, including UV degradation, fiber strength, backing integrity, and tuft bind, but it is conditional and excludes installation quality, misuse, environmental damage, and normal wear; coverage requires registration and documentation, and because SynLawn operates through a dealer network, the actual warranty experience largely depends on the local installer’s quality and support. SynLawn warranty
- Warranty
- Limited Lifetime
Manufactured Rolls
- Roll Width
- 15 ft
Sustainability
- Recyclable
Installation Efficiency
SYNFescue 343 offers strong backing stability with good resistance to movement and deformation. 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, woven or advanced backing construction enhances dimensional stability and structural consistency.
SYNFescue 343 by SynLawn provides good seam alignment with low visibility under proper installation. Tight stitch gauge allows precise alignment and improves seam invisibility, while high density supports good seam concealment. Longer fibers make seam alignment more difficult.
SYNFescue 343 provides moderate cutting ease with some resistance during installation. Flexible backing materials improve cutting precision and reduce resistance, while stiffer yarn materials allow cleaner cuts. Long pile height may increases drag and reduces cutting precision.
- Backing Stability
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8.9/10confidence 100
- Seaming ease
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8.8/10confidence 100
- Cutting ease
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7.8/10confidence 100
Application Fit
- Landscape Score
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8.1/10confidence 97
- Playgrounds Score
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8.6/10confidence 97
- Pet Turf Score
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7.8/10confidence 97
- Sport Fields Score
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8.1/10confidence 97
- Rooftops Score
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7.8/10confidence 97
Tests & Certifications
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SYNFescue 343 by SynLawn is an artificial grass product with a 2-inch pile height, Legend Mono/Trionic-shaped blades, and 80 oz/yd² face weight, resulting in a turf density of 48.06. The construction combines polyethylene and nylon yarn with a woven polypropylene and polyester backing and a soy-based polyurethane coating, providing drainage exceeding 1,000 inches per hour.
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