Notts Sport has announced the introduction of CocoTurf Cricket, the world’s first cricket surface offering artificial performance using only natural materials. The UK-based company, recognised for decades of innovation in sports surfacing, has created the system as a forward-looking alternative to conventional synthetic wickets.
CocoTurf Cricket extends the principles of the firm’s CocoTurf technology, redesigned specifically to deliver cricket-ready performance. Made entirely from coconut fibres, a jute substrate and natural latex, the surface avoids plastics, microplastics and PFAS altogether. As the first wicket of its kind worldwide, it marks a meaningful step towards eco-friendly cricket facility design.
Lord’s Cricket Ground is the location of the first installation, providing a high-profile demonstration of how leading venues are beginning to adopt natural alternatives. The system has passed comprehensive performance evaluations, including Ball Pitch Impact Assessment, validating its predictable bounce, realistic playing speed and durability in line with high-standard non-turf wickets. An ECB application is currently under consideration, opening the door to wider recognition and adoption.
The launch comes amid expanding concerns over the environmental impact of synthetic surfaces. CocoTurf Cricket offers a practical solution aligned with modern sustainability goals, supported by Oeko-Tex certification, recyclability, a dense 1,300 g/m² fibre structure and an exceptional water infiltration rate of 15,166 mm/hr for dependable, all-weather use.
Approximately 6.5 coconuts contribute to every square metre of the surface, with a single-lane installation using around 585 coconuts in total. This transforms natural by-products into a viable, high-performance cricket solution while reducing dependency on petrochemical inputs. The product is covered by International Patent Application No. PCT/GB2024/050422 (pending).
Duncan Bennett, CEO of Notts Sport, said: “CocoTurf Cricket is a genuine breakthrough for cricket facilities. For the first time, the sport has access to an artificial surface that performs like a professionally prepared pitch but is made entirely from natural materials. This is a major step toward eliminating plastics from non-turf systems and creating facilities that protect both players and the environment.”
Adam Walker, Technical Manager at Notts Sport, added: “We engineered CocoTurf Cricket with players in mind, but with absolute commitment to sustainability. This surface shows that you no longer have to choose between performance and environmental responsibility — you can have both.”
With a global track record spanning over four decades, Notts Sport continues to set new standards in cricket surfacing by uniting innovation, environmental care and long-term performance.
