The benefits of using UV stabilisers in the manufacturing process
Because of the harsh Australian sun, UV stabilisers are an important additive when manufacturing plastic film products such as planter bags and irrigation fluming.
UV stabilisers can be added to various products, including greenhouse sheeting, mulch films, shade nets, and more. Using one of our most popular products as an example, planter bags made with UV stabilisers offer several benefits, including:
Durability
UV stabilisers help protect plastic film products from sun damage, extending the lifespan of planter bags and preventing them from becoming brittle and cracking over time. This can reduce the need to replace bags as often, saving you money in the long-term. By preventing sun-induced degradation, UV stabilisers can help ensure that planter bags manufactured by Botany Plastics will maintain their strength and flexibility for a guaranteed two years under the harsh Australian sun.
Plant Health
UV stabilised planter bags help protect your crops from intense sunlight, wind, rain, and even insects, creating a more favourable growing environment. When added to plastic film products, UV stabilisers can help regulate the temperature inside a planter bag, preventing roots from overheating in direct sunlight and creating a healthier environment for their growth and development. This can lead to improved growth and crop yields, boosting your profitability.
Better for the environment
By extending the lifespan of our planter bags, UV stabilisers help reduce the need to replace your stock as often, reducing plastic waste and its impact on the environment.
Flexible protection for you and your plants
UV stabilisers are critical when it comes to extending the longevity and effectiveness of plastic film products such as planter bags, irrigation fluming, and tree protection sleeves. Using them in our manufacturing process offers you a range of benefits, from improved crop protection and cost savings to reduced waste and improved productivity. UV stabilisation can even be tailored to your specific requirements, providing varying levels of protection based on your crop type and unique environmental conditions.
Make life easier with our planter bags
Botany Plastics has a huge range of high-quality, competitively-priced plastic film products available. If you can’t find the sizing you need on our website, we have the capability to customise our planter bags, tree-protection sleeves, irrigation fluming, or temporary downpipe to meet your unique requirements.
To place an order or request a sample, give David a call now on 07 5578 2907
Disclaimer: The information contained in this blog is based on feedback from our customers. We are not horticulturists and recommend running trials to see which planter bags work best for you before committing to one option over another.