Agrotech

	Agriculture, horticulture, forestry and fishing Applications for technical textiles in the Agrotech sector include all activities concerned with the growing and harvesting of crops and animals. The principal function of most agricultural textiles relates to the protection of either food produce, animals or land.
End-uses range from crop production (cereals, cotton, tobacco, etc), through forestry and horticulture (fruits, vegetables, trees and flowers), to animal and poultry rearing and fishing.

Ground Cover

Ground cover/ Weed Control Fabric is made from UV stabilized polypropylene yarns and is manufactured in two types, 100 gsm and 108 gsm. The polypropylene Ground Cover/ Weed Control fabric is available with green marker lines at 12 inches (30cm) intervals. The Ground cover/ Weed Control Fabric prevents weed growth and allows air circulation. The fabric protects the roots from the spread of fungus and bacteria. It is permeable to air and water and is resistant to mildew and rotting.

Ground Cover / Weed Control fabric is used in various applications such as landscaping, green houses, nurseries, shade structures, etc

Woven Ground Cover Benefits

Good UV stability. Good puncture and abrasion resistance. Good light blocking. Good water transmission. Can be through planted. Raises ground temperature and maintains soil humidity. Can be covered with bark and chippings etc.. Reduces need for chemical weed control. Plants do not have to compete with weeds for nutrients and water.

Woven from long lasting UV stabilized polypropylene tape yarn. It will block out sunlight and reduce photosynthesis preventing weed and unwanted plant growth.

Its specially profiled threads allow water to drain away quickly, reducing pounding. Many grades have colored lines woven into the textile to assist nurserymen neatly layout their stocks. To this end the material is tough enough to withstand reasonable pedestrian traffic in outdoor areas, polythene tunnels and greenhouses. Being a woven product it will be prone to fraying if cut or punctured, however in the UK you could expect the premium products to last for 5 – 8 years. It is often used by Allotment Societies to keep unused plots clear for future members. Woven ground cover is ideal for use under decking etc.

Woven Ground Cover is also available in other weights and colours. Tree mats are also available from 30cm. diameter to 1.5m. square. Details upon request – see below for more details.