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- The total weight of the face (above and below the backing) yarns in the carpet. The more ounces per square yard, the denser the pile and, potentially, the greater the wearability of the carpet.
- The amount and type of yarn accounts for the majority of the cost of making turf products. Face weight (measured in square yards) is the measurement of how much yarn (also referred to as “pile”) is in a product. Like the Pricing of 14 karat versus 24 Karat Jewelry, more face weight means a more valuable and superior product. Infill turfs average 40 oz. of yarn (synthetic grass blades) per square yard.