Winter Rye
Winter Rye is a moderate-performance artificial turf designed for general residential landscapes, offering exceptional softness, natural-looking appearance, and moderate durability for typical residential use.
With a 1.75-inch pile height and 75 oz face weight, this turf provides a balanced combination of surface structure and comfort. Its drainage rate of 28 in/hr provides lower drainage capacity compared to high-performance systems, positioning it within its category based on its structural and material characteristics.
Winter Rye by WinterGreen is an artificial grass product with 1.75-inch pile height and 75 oz/yd² face weight, featuring polyethylene yarn with W-Blade-shaped blades and 24 oz/yd² polypropylene backing.
Turf Characteristics
- Pile Height
- 1 3/4 in
- Face Weight
- 75 oz/yd²
- Gauge
- 3/8 in
- Total Weight
- 99 oz/yd²
- Tuft Bind
- 10 lb
Durability
Moderate durability suited for light-to-medium traffic.
Comfort
Comfortable underfoot with balanced cushioning and support.
Purchase Access
Open access for residential buyers, installers, and DIY landscape projects.
Yarn
- Blade Profile
- W-Blade
- Yarn Color
- Green, Green (light)
- Yarn Material
- Polyethylene
- Fabric Construction
- Monofilament
- Thatching Color
- Green, Brown
- Grass Yarn Linear Density
- 9000 denier
- Thatch Yarn Linear Density
- 5000 denier
- UV Stabilizers
Backing
- Total Backing Weight
- 24 oz/yd²
- Backing Material
- Polypropylene
- Primary Backing Structure
- Woven
- Secondary Backing Material
- Polyurethane
- Backing System / Reinforcement
- Dual-layer, Non-expansive
- Drainage Rate
- 28 in/hr
Structural Performance
Winter Rye provides basic durability with some limitations under heavier use. Polyethylene fibers offer good durability with moderate resistance to wear and deformation, while higher yarn denier improves fiber strength and resistance to wear under regular use, reinforced blade profiles improve structural rigidity and support fiber recovery under repeated use.
Moderate drainage allows partial flow but may retain moisture under load.
- Durability Score
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6.7/10confidence 83
- Drainage Score
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4.5/10confidence 100
Safety
Winter Rye may support accessible use, but no formal ADA compliance documentation is available. Long pile height reduces stability and may affect mobility.
Winter Rye by WinterGreen is prone to heat buildup and may reach higher surface temperatures. Lighter yarn colors reflect more sunlight, reducing heat buildup, 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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2.6/10confidence 75
- Heat Comfort Score
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5.6/10confidence 100
- Flammability
Comfort / Experience
Winter Rye provides a soft and cushioned surface feel. Slightly longer pile height (1.75") increases softness, though added height begins to reduce surface stability. However, more rigid blade shapes increase structural support and fiber resilience, slightly reducing overall surface feel.
Winter Rye by WinterGreen 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. Uniform blade shape may limit texture variation, making the surface appear more artificial.
- Softness Score
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8.5/10confidence 100
- Turf Realism Score
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7.5/10confidence 83
Maitenance Scores
Winter Rye requires regular maintenance to manage debris and surface cleanliness. Longer pile height increases debris retention, requiring more frequent cleaning, while very high turf density significantly limits accessibility, making maintenance more difficult. This is partially offset by structured blade profiles that resist debris accumulation and support easier cleaning, while polyethylene fibers reduce debris adhesion and support easier cleaning.
Winter Rye by WinterGreen provides moderate debris resistance with some accumulation over time. Structured blade profiles promote debris shedding and reduce buildup. High turf density traps debris and may increases buildup.
Winter Rye offers strong resistance to flattening with good fiber recovery over time. Structured blade profiles improve resistance to flattening and support strong fiber recovery.
- Maintenance Score
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6.1/10confidence 100
- Debris Resistance Score
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7.4/10confidence 100
- Turf Matting Score
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8.5/10confidence 100
Warranty
- Warranty
- 15-Year Warranty
Manufactured Rolls
- Roll Width
- 15 ft
- Roll Length
- 100 ft
Installation Efficiency
Winter Rye 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.
Winter Rye by WinterGreen provides good seam alignment with low visibility under proper installation. Tight stitch gauge allows precise alignment and improves seam invisibility, while stable backing minimizes movement and improves seam consistency.
Winter Rye offers good cutting performance with manageable effort. Moderate backing weight allows relatively easy cutting, while flexible backing materials improve cutting precision and reduce resistance.
- Backing Stability
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9.3/10confidence 100
- Seaming ease
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9.0/10confidence 100
- Cutting ease
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8.5/10confidence 100
- Roll weight
- 824 lb
Application Fit
- Landscape Score
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7.4/10confidence 94
- Playgrounds Score
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5.4/10confidence 85
- Pet Turf Score
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6.6/10confidence 97
- Sport Fields Score
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7.1/10confidence 97
- Rooftops Score
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6.2/10confidence 97
Downloads
Winter Rye by WinterGreen is an artificial grass product with a 1.75-inch pile height, W-Blade-shaped blades, and 75 oz/yd² face weight, resulting in a turf density of 57.21. The construction combines polyethylene yarn with a woven polypropylene backing and a polyurethane coating, providing drainage exceeding 28 inches per hour.
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