When Was Artificial Turf Invented? A Look at Its Historical Origin and Development
Artificial turf was officially invented in 1965 by James M. Faria and Robert T. Wright at Monsanto Industries. But the story goes beyond that single date — from early research in the 1950s to a game-changing debut in the Houston Astrodome, and a rebranding that turned ChemGrass into AstroTurf. In this article, we’ll explore how