Covertan 17
High moisture transmission to support growth
Covertan 17 helps ensure high moisture transmission, air permeability for temperature stability, and heat retention to drive the early maturation of crops. Covertan 17 allows the creation of a microclimate favorable to crop growth and can therefore help create more consistent and earlier yields. This helps reduce the crop cycle, favoring faster crop rotation.
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Features
- Thicker fibers make the product robust to protect from occasional extreme weather
- High resistance to UV radiation helps ensures durability over time
- High mechanical strength, relevant during installation, protection, and removal which help reduce tearing and save time and labor.
- Good water permeability for uniform distribution of rainwater and irrigation
- Good light transmission for effective photosynthesis
Technical Data
Covertan products are developed and made at our Center of Excellence in Biesheim, France. We utilise state-of-the-art equipment and lean manufacturing techniques, ensuring the most advanced production processes and the highest quality products and customer service.
(S) Standard Edge (R) Reinforced Edge. All of our agriculture fleeces are Z folded for an easy install.
| Property | Unit | Typical Average | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basis weight | [g/m2] | 17 | WSP 130.1 (1) |
| Tensile strength, MD | [N/5cm] | 30 | WSP 110.4 (2) |
| Tensile strength, CD | [N/5cm] | 23 | WSP 110.4 (2) |
| Elongation at peak, MD | [%] | 38 | WSP 110.4 (2) |
| Elongation at peak, CD | [%] | 45 | WSP 110.4 (2) |
| Toughness, MD | [J] | 1.7 | WSP 110.4 (2) |
| Toughness, CD | [J] | 1.5 | WSP 110.4 (2) |
| Air Permeability | [l/m2/s] | 8200 | WSP 70.1 (3) |
Fleece Applications
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Greenhouses and plastic tunnels
Enhancing growth and providing protection where insect barrier, light transmission are shade control are key to ensuring higher yields.
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Open Field
Customisable, easy-install solutions for all field sizes. These robust products have exact strength, moisture and light management properties to suit the application.
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Tunnels
Macro and micro tunnels, including options that allow staff to access the plants. Climate control and sufficient vertical space are key attributes.
Crop Types
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Brassica
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Fruit vegetable and soft fruit
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Leaf and stem vegetables
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Ornamentals
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Root and bulb vegetables
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Tuber
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Young plants