Inside MaxxFlow: The Drainage Technology Only FieldTurf Partners Can Offer

Why Standard Turf Backing Falls Short of Real Drainage Demands

Most artificial turf complaints, including standing water, lingering pet odor, and a swampy feel after heavy rain, trace back to the backing system rather than the fiber. Standard perforated backing allows some water to pass through, but it still leaves large solid areas between the drainage holes. In pet-heavy yards, high-traffic commercial spaces, and regions with frequent rainfall, those limitations can become apparent quickly.

What Makes MaxxFlow Different: 350+ Inches Per Hour

MaxxFlow uses a fully permeable backing that allows water to move through the entire surface. Testing to DIN 18-035, a recognized international standard for sports and landscape surface drainage, rates MaxxFlow at more than 350 inches of water permeability per hour.

Even extreme rainfall events rarely produce more than a few inches of rain per hour. MaxxFlow provides drainage capacity far beyond what a realistic storm would typically require.

FieldTurf integrates this performance directly into the coating layer rather than adding it as a separate component. FieldTurf technical spec sheets identify MaxxFlow as the coating type on products that use the system, alongside construction measurements such as mass per unit area under ASTM D5848 and tuft-row details under ASTM D5793.

Fully Permeable vs. Perforated Backing

Perforated backing moves water through a pattern of individual holes while leaving much of the surface solid. MaxxFlow allows water to pass through nearly the entire backing rather than limiting drainage to isolated perforation points.

That distinction affects how quickly the surface drains and dries. Pet owners and facility managers often notice the difference soon after installation, especially in applications that face frequent moisture, heavy use, or both.

Where MaxxFlow Matters Most

The drainage specification becomes especially valuable in pet areas, high-traffic commercial spaces, playgrounds, multi-purpose fields, and regions with heavy seasonal rainfall.

In pet runs and dog-heavy yards, the backing allows urine and rinse water to move through the surface instead of pooling above it. Faster drainage can help support odor-control practices and make routine cleaning more effective.

In commercial spaces, playgrounds, and multi-purpose areas, the surface can dry more quickly after rain and return to use sooner. In wet climates, a fully permeable backing can also help reduce the risk of standing-water complaints that sometimes emerge during the first year of an installation.

Why FieldTurf Partners Can Offer MaxxFlow

FieldTurf offers MaxxFlow exclusively within its EasyTurf collection. Contractors who source through FieldTurf can therefore offer clients a backing technology that generic distributors do not carry.

For contractors competing on more than price, MaxxFlow creates a clear point of differentiation: a fully permeable drainage system supported by a named testing standard and documented technical performance.

Why FieldTurf Partners Sell Differently

Throughout this series, we have examined FieldTurf’s sports-turf heritage, testing standards, manufacturing processes, and sustainability credentials. MaxxFlow turns those broader strengths into a specific product advantage.

The system combines fully permeable backing, independently documented drainage performance, and exclusive access through FieldTurf’s partner network. Contractors can use that combination to strengthen proposals for pet, commercial, playground, and high-rainfall applications.

Contractors considering FieldTurf or evaluating MaxxFlow for an upcoming project can speak with the FieldTurf Landscape sales team to learn more about product availability and partnership options.

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