Hortaflex Biodegradable Mulch Mats

Hortaflex Mulch Mats are nonwoven and 100% based on naturally compostable fibres, namely polylactic acid (PLA). They are used for groundcovering purposes such as weed-control.

Application method

Hortaflex is rolled out easy on the surface. The sides and the ends are fixed with U-profiles in the ground at regular distances. It is best to cover a 10cm wide sideslip of one roll next to the other. The PLA nonwoven cuts easy which facilitates the labour applying it. The soil must preferably be prepared and levelled before the pose.

• Thickness : According to the standard EN 964-1, thickness is 3mm +/-1mm
• Weight : According to the standard EN 965, weight :200g/m2 +/- 8%
• Colour : Brown, earth colour.
  The PLA fibres are dope-dyed. With our clients collaboration and in function of the volumes the colour can be adapted to the natural environment.
• Durability : In ambient conditions of 20°C and 75%RH, PLA will last for at least 5 years.
• Characteristics : According to the standard EN ISO 10319 Tenacity (lenght) is 2.3kN/m +/- 0.5, Tenacity (width) 2. kN/m +/- 0.5. The elongation is 80% +/- 10%
• Water retention : According to the standard DIN 53923 the absorption capacity is 787% or 1,55l/m2.
• UV-Resistance : According to the standard ASTM G.53-84 (QUV instrument) after 1000h, no visual change.
• Flame retardency : Thanks to a high LOI-value (limited oxygen index) 26+ (excellent) PLA has flame retardent characteristics.

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