17-19 gsm UV Protected UNI-Agri Fabrics for Agriculture and Crop
Protection (Supplied in Rolls)
 UNI-AGRI
FABRICS are Nonwoven Fabrics made from polypropylene; an
economical and environment friendly polymer; by spinning the
material into fine filaments and bonding them by heat without
use of any binders.
UNI-AGRI FABRIC is a modern textile which is
neither a film or a conventional textile. It is very light;
generally 17 to 19 grams per square metre and therefore very
economical. The Fabric has specialized UV absorbers incorporated
in it which ensures protection against the sun’s rays.
 UNI-AGRI FABRICS basically create a
microclimate providing uniform ventilation thereby encouraging
early growth and development of the plant and/or crop with the
valuable end result of both improvement in quality and yield.
UNI-AGRI FABRIC protects the plant from cold and frost. Upto 5
degrees C some circulating moisture is trapped by it and in the
event of a frost this film freezes providing the plant with
natural frost protection. It minimizes the dangers caused by
hail, heavy rains and storms.
 UNI-AGRI FABRICS are almost 80% transparent
and with their uniform structure are uniformly water permeable.
Plants covered with UNI-AGRI FABRIC can be fertilized afterwards
if required.
(Photos shown are Actual UNI AGRIFABRIC used in farms in the
UAE and of rural sales outlets for the rolls).
Applications
UNI-AGRI FABRICS can be used very successfully by small and
large farmers alike including for kitchen gardening.
They are ideal when healthy seedlings and plants need protection
from pests, insects and other environmental factors and where
both quality and yield need to be improved.
Examples:
Lettuce, Carrots, Tomatoes, Radishes, Cauliflower, Potatoes,
Spinach, Leeks, etc.
Herbs, Shrubs and Flowers can also be very effectively protected
from outside influences.
Use of UNI-Agri Fabrics
Timing: This depends on the climate and is adaptable.
Therefore earlier cropping becomes possible.
Laying: Both manual or mechanical
laying is possible. Generally they are laid just like a film.
Since they are very light they must be handled with extra care.
When laying sufficient margin over and above the normal field
width must be allowed for growth and securing. They must be
neither too loose or tight especially in the direction in which
the wind is or may blow. The Fabric must be secured at the edge:
a spade full of earth at regular intervals will generally be
adequate. The Fabric is reusable for the next season if not
damaged. The tension must be adjusted suitably depending upon
the crop.
Guidelines for removing the fabric
| Carrots and Herbs |
When plant is 5 to 10 cms high |
| Lettuce, Cabbage, Cauliflower |
As soon as the heart is the right Size-appx
35 to 45 days after Planting |
|
Note: Plants which flower
such as cucumbers have to uncovered just before they flower
so that they can be pollinated. They are then re-covered. |
Product Specifications
| GSM |
From 10 gsm onwards. Generally 17 gsm |
| Width |
Upto 3.2 metres. Generally 3.0 metres |
| UV Protection |
Fully UV Protected |
| Other Tests |
As per Test Methods established by EDANA,
ISO, DIN, ASTM, EUROPEAN and other international test
specifications / methods For full details on test
specifications please refer to
FAQ section |
| Packing |
Rolls of generally 500 Meters Length packed
in Strong Plastic Film (Generally in Green or Blue Colour) |
|
Technical
Specifications |
| Fabric
Quality |
Unit |
Test
Results |
Test
Method |
| Basic
Weight |
gsm |
17 |
18 |
19 |
ERT
40.3-90
(DIN 53854) |
| Thickness |
DTEX |
3.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
ERT |
| Tensile
Strength - MD |
N/5
CM |
28 |
30 |
32 |
ERT
20.2-89
(DIN 53857) |
| Tensile
Strength - CD |
N/5
CM |
18 |
20 |
22 |
ERT
20.2-89
(DIN 53857) |
| Elongation
- MD/CD |
% |
65
to 100 |
65
to 100 |
65
to 100 |
ERT
27.2-89
(DIN 53857) |
| Air
Permeability |
CU
M/SQR
M/MIN |
350-375 |
350-375 |
350-375 |
ERT
140.1-81 (DIN 53857) |
| UV
(With % dosage for high tropical exposure conditions) |
- |
Compliant |
Compliant |
Compliant |
UV
- A tester (CEN method - European Committee for standardization) |
|
Typical Packing
Specifications |
| Width |
Metres |
3 |
3 |
3 |
- |
| Length |
Metres |
500 |
500 |
500 |
- |
| Wrapping |
Strong
Opaque Plastic |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Rolls
per 40 ft. containers |
NOS |
350
(400 possible in a 40 ft-XL Container) |
350
(400 possible in a 40 ft- XL Container) |
350
(400 possible in a 40 ft- XL Container) |
- |
|
This
is not a specification and the figures are typical values |
Quality Assurance
 UV Accelerated Weathering Tester for testing
UNI-AGRI FABRICS.
For UV Protection recommended dosage of the best quality
additives are used for highest and most severe levels of
radiation and temperatures prevalent even in severe tropical and
Middle East climate conditions.
UNIMIN uses only prime quality virgin
Polypropylene raw materials of the appropriate fiber grade from
the world's most reputed producers and also master batches/UV
additives of the highest quality.
Quality Assurance Certification in respect of
the above is available upon request. |
Products : UNI-Agri Fabrics for Crop Protection / Agriculture