Want Factory Pricing Without the Liability?

Overseas factories promise savings but bring hidden costs and high overhead. We stock in-demand turf in U.S. warehouses, backed by our own domestic manufacturing so you can get factory pricing without tying up cash, space, or flexibility. Buy and sell today, or build your own exclusive line through Turf Distributors, risk-free.

$110,000

On Average

is what sourcing direct could cost a typical importer every year in hidden overhead & risk vs. partnering with Turf Distributors at default assumptions.

15M+ square feet in stock nationwide

East & West Coast On-Demand Stock

90-Day Payment Terms for Partners

Nationwide Fulfillment, Without Carrying Debt

——  The Factory Direct Myth

You’re Not Buying a Lower Price. You’re Buying the Risk.

Most suppliers think going factory direct saves money. Once the product clears customs, the math tells a different story — here’s the side of the ledger that quote never shows you.

What You Think You Get

A Cheaper Unit Price

Maybe 10-15¢ less per sq ft on the quote.

A “direct” relationship with the source.

The feeling you cut the middleman.

What It Actually Costs You

Cost & Liability That Erase the Savings

Months of stock tying up cash & warehouse space.

Six-figure debt owed on product before it sells

9-10 week lead times and tariffs that change overnight

Lost sales every time you’re out of stock or a claim sits for weeks

Don’t take our word for it — run your own numbers below

Two Ways to Supply Without Import Risk

Sell What’s Already in Demand — Or Make It Your Own.

Stock the name-brand turf buyers already ask for and start selling today, or design your own exclusive line with our team. Either way TD carries the import risk — and because we’re a U.S. turf factory ourselves, we can even build your line domestically.

Program 1 (Most Popular)

Turf Distributors Products On-Demand

Buy the in-demand, name-brand turf buyers already ask for — from on-demand inventory, ready to sell immediately. No brand to build, no lead times to wait on.

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On-demand product inventory on both the East and West Coast.

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No waiting on manufacturing or import lead times.

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Sell an in-demand, warrantied catalog that buyers already recognize.

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15M+ square feet in stock — Order what you need, when you need it.

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90-day terms, Turf Finder™ leads, and full marketing support included.

Best For

Dealers & suppliers who want to start selling now with zero inventory risk — which is most of our partners.

Program 2

Build Your Product Line Through Turf Distributors

Your own brand, without the liability. For high-volume accounts ready to put their own name on the product — custom-spec turf at exclusive pricing, engineered with our team.

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R&D Collaboration — Engineer unique pile-heights, weights, and color blends exclusive to your brand.

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Exclusive Pricing — Powered by the buying scale of the nation’s largest turf buyer.

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Custom products built to your exact specs

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Backed by the same Turf Distributors ecosystem — Stock, terms, fulfillment, and support.

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Build it in the U.S. — We’re a domestic turf factory; allowing shorter lead times when you want them.

Best For

Companies who already have a branded product that want to work with Turf Distributors.

Not sure which fits? Start with On Demand. You can sell in-demand Turf Distributors products from day one and build your own line through Turf Distributors later, once your volume justifies it and without ever carrying import risk to get there.

Don’t Take Our Word For It

Still Tempted to Go Factory Direct? Run the Real Numbers.

This isn’t our math — it’s yours. Set your volume and assumptions below and watch what going direct actually costs once warehousing, lead times, claims, and inventory debt are on the table.

Step 1 — Set Your Scale

Your Monthly Turf Volume

Drag the slider to match your monthly purchase volume. All calculations below update instantly.

120,000
sq ft / month
10,000 sq ft500,000 sq ft

At your volume, direct import costs you
$110,796 more per year

That's $9,233/mo and $0.08/sq ft in cost & risk the factory quote never shows. Adjust the assumptions below to match your business.

Step 2 — Fine-Tune Your Numbers
Your Cost Assumptions
Turf Distributors Pricing
Your cost & sell price with TD
Avg Cost — TD Products (PSF)Your average buy price from Turf Distributors
$
Your Sell Price — TD Products (PSF)Turf Distributors branded products sell for more than a unknown brand
$
Turf Distributors Gross MarginAuto-calculated from cost & sell price above
Factory Direct Pricing
Comparable factory cost & your sell price
Avg CostDelivered factory direct pricing
$
Your Sell Price — Factory Direct (PSF)What you'd charge customers — TD sell price is set 10% above this
$
Factory Direct Gross MarginAuto-calculated from cost & sell price above
Warehousing
Storage & inventory carrying costs
TD Inventory Stock Required (months)With 0–1 week lead time, minimal stock needed
mo
Factory Direct Inventory Stock Required (months)Longer lead times force higher safety stock
mo
Warehouse Rent (PSF/mo)Your local warehouse lease rate
$
Sq Ft per Turf UnitEach sq ft of turf = ~0.1 sq ft of warehouse space
Staffing & Operations
Admin needed to manage imports
TD Logistics Admin Cost (mo)TD manages most logistics — enter any internal overhead you carry
$
Factory Direct Admin Cost (mo)Container tracking, forecasting, shipping delays, supplier comms
$
Claims & Labor Credit
Defect rates and TD's exclusive labor credit
TD Claims RateResolved within 48 hours — replacement product at $0 cost
%
Factory Direct Claims RateReplacement ships in ~9 weeks — replacement at $0 cost
%
TD Labor Credit (PSF) — TD Exclusive$1.50/sq ft on all claimed turf — keep it or pass it to your customer
$
Out-of-Stock Risk
Revenue lost when you can't fulfill
TD Out-of-Stock Rate15M+ sq ft in stock nationwide — adjust if needed
%
Factory Direct OOS RateCannot quickly react to market shifts or delays
%
Turf Finder™ Leads
New business from TD's lead network
Monthly Leads from TD~1 lead per 10K sq ft purchased
leads
Lead Conversion RateYour team's close rate
%
Average Lead RevenueRevenue per converted lead
$
Cash Reserved in Inventory
Turf Distributors
Total inventory obligation
$60,000
Stock on hand (sq ft)60,000
COGS on that inventory$60,000

With TD, you carry minimal stock. Your obligation resets quickly. If business slows, you simply order less — your exposure shrinks with you.

Factory Direct
Total inventory obligation
$127,500
Stock on hand (sq ft)150,000
COGS on that inventory$127,500

Importing forces you to hold months of stock before you sell it. That's your money, sitting in a warehouse, already owed. A slow month, a shipping delay, or a product issue doesn't just hurt revenue — it threatens your ability to pay.

What Keeps Importers Up At Night
📦 Containers get delayed

Ocean freight delays of 2–6 weeks are common. Your customers can't wait — but your next container is sitting offshore. You lose the job and still owe for the product on order.

📉 Demand drops unexpectedly

You forecasted 3 months of volume. Sales slow down. Now you're sitting on $127,500 of product you can't move, and the invoice is coming due regardless.

🚢 Tariffs change overnight

A tariff hike reprices your entire inventory while it's in transit. The product you ordered at one cost lands at a higher one — margin you planned on is gone before you've sold a single roll.

🔄 Product quality misses

A dye lot issue, backing defect, or spec change shows up after the container arrives. You're on the hook for replacement — and the next shipment is 9–10 weeks away.

With Turf Distributors, none of this risk is yours to carry. We hold the inventory. We manage the supply chain. You order what you need, when you need it — your capital stays free, your exposure stays low, and you sleep at night.

Cash Tied Up in Inventory
Working capital tied up — Turf Distributors
$60,000
Working capital tied up — Factory Direct
$127,500
By importing, you lock up an extra
$67,500
in working capital that could be funding your business. At 8% cost of capital, that's $5,400/year in carrying cost you never get back.
% / yr

Lead Time Comparison

Turf Distributors0–1 week · Stock on hand in the U.S.
0–1 wk
Factory Direct9–10 weeks · Customs, tariffs, ocean freight
9–10 wks
Step 3 — See the Full Picture
Monthly Cost Comparison

Side-by-Side Monthly Breakdown

All figures are per month based on your volume and inputs above

Turf DistributorsYour TD Cost
Gross MarginAuto-calculated from your cost & sell price
39.4%
Product CostMonthly inventory spend
$120,000
Warehouse RentBased on inventory stock required
$8,700
Logistics AdminStaff to manage supply chain
$0
Claims Replacement Cost$0 — TD covers replacement product
$0
TD Labor Credit$1.50/sq ft on claims — money in your pocket
+$1,800
OOS Revenue LossGross profit lost when out of stock
$0
Total Monthly Cost$128,700
Factory DirectTrue Cost to Import
Gross MarginAuto-calculated from your cost & sell price
43.3%
Product CostMonthly inventory spend
$102,000
Warehouse RentBased on inventory stock required
$21,750
Logistics AdminDedicated import management staff
$3,333
Claims Replacement Cost$0 — but 9-week wait for replacement
$0
TD Labor CreditNot available with direct import
$0
OOS Revenue LossGross profit lost when out of stock
$9,000
Total Monthly Cost$136,083
Debt Comparison
Working With TD vs. Importing Direct
Metric
Turf Distributors
Factory Direct
Inventory Obligation
Total COGS sitting on your balance sheet at any given time
$60,000
0.5 months of stock
$127,500
1.25 months of stock
Weeks to Clear Inventory
How long before you can reduce exposure if demand drops
2 weeks
Stop ordering — exposure gone fast
5 weeks
Still owe on product already ordered
Worst-Case Exposure
What you owe if business stops tomorrow — stock on hand + in-transit orders
$60,000
Only what's on hand. No containers en route. Full stop possible in days.
$255,000
Stock + 2 containers in transit + factory deposit already paid. You can't stop — you're committed.

That debt & risk doesn't have to be yours

We hold the inventory, manage the supply chain, and carry the exposure — so your capital stays free and you order only what you need. Get pricing built around your volume.

Turf Distributors Delivers $0.08/sq ft
More Value Than Factory Direct

Even with a lower unit price, importing direct costs more when you account for warehousing, staffing, claims risk, out-of-stock exposure — and the leads you'd never receive. This is the true picture.

$9,233
TD Monthly Advantage
$110,796
Annual Advantage
Why It Adds Up
The 6 Hidden Costs of Factory Direct

Warehousing

Going factory direct requires significantly more inventory stock on hand to cover 9–10 week lead times, meaning a much larger and costlier facility.

+$13,050/mo

Logistics Staff

Managing containers, customs, rolling forecasts, and shipping delays requires dedicated headcount — a cost that doesn't exist with TD.

+$3,333/mo

Labor Credit

Both TD and direct import replace defective product at $0 cost — but only TD pays you a $1.50/sq ft labor credit on every claim. Keep it as profit or pass it to your customer.

+$1,800/mo

Out-of-Stock Loss

Perfect inventory forecasting is impossible. When you're out of stock, you lose revenue — and often the customer. TD keeps 15M+ sq ft on hand.

+$9,000/mo

Debt Exposure

Importing means carrying months of COGS in inventory before a single roll sells. A slow month, a shipping delay, or a tariff change doesn't just hurt margin — it threatens your ability to pay your invoices.

See exposure above ↑

Turf Finder™ Leads

TD's Turf Finder™ connects you with homeowners and contractors looking for suppliers — a lead engine you give up entirely with direct import.

+$840/mo
——  Why Partner with Us?

The Ecosystem That Carries the Risk for You

Everything you’d have to build, finance, and staff to import on your own — already built, already paid for, already running nationwide.

Cash Flow

90-Day Payment Terms

Qualified partners get up to 90 days to pay — sell and collect before product cost comes due. Put your capital into growth, not idle inventory.

Speed & Overhead

On-Demand Inventory

15M+ sq ft in stock on both the East & West Coasts — get product fast, with no leasing space, no capital locked in product, and no risk from over-ordering.

Visibility

Turf Finder™ Network

Get featured on the national map where homeowners and contractors go to find trusted suppliers and installers — a lead engine you’d give up going direct.

Quality

Name-Brand Warrantied Product

A full catalog backed by 16–25 year warranties and category-leading tech — DuraBlade™ fiber, TriLock™ backing, FreshGuard™ antimicrobial. Select U.S.-made lines available when you want them.

Scale with America’s Fastest-Growing, Most Trusted Supplier

A full catalog backed by 16–25 year warranties and category-leading tech — DuraBlade™ fiber, TriLock™ backing, FreshGuard™ antimicrobial. Select U.S.-made lines available when you want them.

——  Product Showcase

Premium Artificial Turf Engineered for Innovation and Reliability.

A full portfolio built on proprietary fiber and backing technology with clear options by performance level, durability, and application.

Premium Technology

DreamScape™ is designed for homeowners and projects that prioritize long-term performance, advanced construction, and premium product features.

Balanced Performance

With robust warranties and DuraBlade™ technology across the line, VistaScape™ offers a confident balance of performance and longevity.

Quality On a Budget

EvoScape™ turf products are designed to provide industry standard quality on a budget, while still delivering a finished product that customers can feel good about.

Designed for Play

Each product in the ActiveScape™ turf category is engineered to deliver consistent performance characteristics for its intended use.

Compare Our Product Categories
Key Features* DreamScape™ VistaScape™ EvoScape™
Ideal Match The Luxury Perfectionist The Busy Active Family The Industry Standard
Blade Technology DuraBlade™ DuraBlade™ Professional Grade
Backing System TriFlow™ + TriLock™ Standard Reinforced Standard Reinforced
Drainage Speed Ultra-Flow (Odor Control) High-Flow (Standard) High-Flow (Standard)
Visual Realism Max Density & Lushness Enhanced Depth & Tone Clean & Consistent
Warranty 25 Years 20 Years 16 Years
Investment $$$ (Premium) $$ (Best Value) $ (Entry)

*Features listed represent features available within the product line. Individual products may include different combinations of features and technologies.

——  Artificial Turf Technology

Every Blade. Every Backing. Engineered with Intent.

Select Turf Distributors products feature proprietary blade, backing, and protection technologies designed to solve specific performance challenges and provide a turf product that is engineered to last the test of time.

DuraBlade™

DuraBlade™ yarn is two times stronger than standard yarn. DuraBlade™ yarn has a unique molecular structure that offers increased resiliency and temperature resistance.

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TriLock™ Backing

TriLock™ Backing System is a proprietary 3-layer structure engineered to anchor every blade, resist shifting and expansion, and support your turf investment for years to come — across all applications: landscape, sport, play, and pet.

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TriFlow™ Backing

TriFlow™ backing is an innovative three-layer backing system for artificial turf that offers unparalleled durability and exceptional water flow.

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EcoFlow™ Backing

EcoFlow™ is an advanced turf backing system designed to promote rapid and uniform drainage across the entire turf surface. EcoFlow™ is manufactured using 100% recyclable materials, supporting more sustainable synthetic turf solutions from installation through end of life.

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FreshGuard™ Antimicrobial

FreshGuard™ is a permanently embedded antimicrobial and odor-fighting technology, designed to keep artificial turf cleaner, fresher, and longer-lasting. FreshGuard™ is mixed directly into the turf’s materials during manufacturing, delivering continuous protection for the life of your turf.

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The Application Process

From Application to Onboarding in 3 Steps

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Strategic Review

We create a tailored solution for your business.

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Virtual or In-Person Meeting. Gain access to our expertise and tools, including our exclusive Turf Finder™ network.

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