Artificial Grass Originated in the 60's
Artificial grass first came to prominence in 1966, when AstroTurf was installed in the Astrodome in Houston, Texas.
When did they start using AstroTurf?
It was patented in 1965 and originally sold under the name "ChemGrass." It was rebranded as AstroTurf by a company employee named John A. Wortmann after its first well-publicized use at the Houston Astrodome stadium in 1966. Donald L. Elbert patented two methods to improve the product in 1971.
What was original AstroTurf made of?
In 1966 Major League Baseball team, the Houston Astros, began their season playing on Chemgrass, which was renamed to the staple trademark known as “Astroturf.” This first generation turf began as a tightly curled nylon fiber that was woven into a foam backing.
