Why Choose OptiFILL+
Color/UV Stability
Longevity and Durability
Ensures the infill maintains its structural integrity and enhances UV resistance, prolonging its performance and lifespan even with prolonged sun exposure.
Aesthetic Versatility
Enhances synthetic turf's natural look and blends seamlessly with various colors, thatch, and designs, making it suitable for diverse applications and environments.
Environmental Resilience
Enables the infill to endure diverse weather conditions without degrading, making it ideal for various climates and outdoor applications.
Health and Safety
Prevents the release of harmful substances from UV-induced degradation, ensuring a safer environment for users.
Antimicrobial
Odor Control and Antimicrobial Protection
Reduces unpleasant odors, including those from ammonia in pet applications, and inhibits the growth of bacteria, mold, mildew, and fungi on the sand surface, enhancing the overall user experience.
Hygiene, Health and Safety
Keeps surfaces clean and hygienic, particularly in high-traffic areas like sports fields, rooftops, commercial spaces, and playgrounds, while reducing the risk of infections and health issues related to microbial contamination.
Extended Longevity
Helps maintain the integrity and appearance of the turf by preventing microbial-induced degradation.
Environmental Benefits
Minimizes the need for chemical treatments and cleaners, promoting a more eco-friendly solution.
Peace of Mind
Provides assurance to users and facility managers regarding the safety and cleanliness of the turf system
Eco-Friendly
Environmentally Conscious and Bio-Renewable
OptiFILL+ is eco-friendly, non-toxic, and made with renewable biomaterials, ensuring safety for all applications while not leaching harmful chemicals into the environment.
PFAS and Heavy Metals
Third-party lab tests confirm that OptiFILL+ has zero detectable levels of PFAS, even at parts per billion. Additionally, it complies with all stringent regulations for heavy metal content, making OptiFILL+ the safest choice in the industry.
Micro Plastics
OptiFILL+ with a low friction surface property helps prevent micro-plastics being generated in turf systems by reducing deterioration of fibers and coating under mechanical wear.
Recyclability
Recycle any coated sand brand at our Genoa, NE facility and earn a rebate toward your next OptiFILL+ purchase.
Recycled Substrate
OptiFILL+ utilizes a recycled sand from a local hydroelectric power operation.
Anti-Static
Beneficial for All
OptiFILL+ reduces dust and static cling, resulting in an improved installation process as well as creating a safer play environment for end users.
Safety
Reduces static electricity risk by preventing shocks and ignition hazards, particularly in environments where static buildup can pose safety concerns, such as playgrounds and environments prone to static build up.
Enhanced Playability
Improves the overall experience by preventing static cling to players and equipment.
Aesthetic Appeal
Keeps turf looking fresh by preventing dust and debris from adhering to the surface.
Easier Handling
Reduces static cling, making it easier to handle and transport turf materials during installation.
Less Friction
Minimizes friction between turf and infill, facilitating smoother application and leveling when infilling the turf carpet.
Applications
Enhances home lawns with durable, low-maintenance infill, offering improved safety and comfort for all uses.
Controls odors by reducing ammonia buildup, ensuring a fresher and more pleasant and safe environment for pets and their owners.
Provides safe, durable infill for playgrounds with antistatic properties, enhancing safety and comfort for children.
Delivers a high-performance, low-maintenance surface that enhances playability, durability, and aesthetics
Ensures a smooth, consistent roll with enhanced durability and reduced maintenance, providing a professional-grade putting surface.
Enhances rooftop turf with durability, aesthetic appeal, and improved drainage, making it ideal for urban spaces.
About Us
Preferred Sands is a leading provider of high-quality coated sand infill solutions for the artificial turf industry. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, Preferred Sands offers a range of products designed to enhance the performance and longevity of synthetic surfaces. Preferred owns and operates a natural sand processing plant, a state-of-the-art coating and packaging plant in Genoa, Nebraska.
Preferred’ s facility operates off hydroelectric power and directly supports two hydroelectric plants in Nebraska by repurposing recycled sand from a canal dredging process that keeps the power plants operational. Preferred has 15+ years’ experience in coating silica sand, 16 USPTO patents granted and numerous patent applications pending. Preferred’ s innovative coatings have won numerous awards such as the 2014 R&D 100 award. OptiFILL+ is the latest disruptive technology brought to market by Preferred.
What sets us apart?
Preferred maintains control over the manufacturing process from start to finish when producing OptiFILL+, there are no outside or third parties involved. From drying and screening raw sand at our Nebraska plant to applying our proprietary coating and distributing OptiFILL+ through our nationwide warehouse network, we ensure each grain meets the highest quality standards and is delivered on time, every time.
Our commitment to innovation and sustainability drives us to embrace advanced technologies to solve customer challenges. Our research and development lab in Houston is dedicated to creating forward-thinking products and continuously improving our coated sand offerings.
Consult with Our Experts
Reach out to our team to discuss your artificial turf infill requirements.
104 S Wayne Ave #8308
Wayne, PA 19087
855-372-2435