The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign plans to install Field Turf in their baseball facilities for the 2008 season. Created after years of research, Field Turf is a mix of silica, sand and cryogenically treated rubber. Its patented layering process produces a surface that emulates natural grass. Improved player safety, reduced maintenance costs and flexibility for conversion are some of the benefits of Field Turf. Over 2,000 Field Turf installations have been performed in more than 45 countries in the last few years.
