Designed for
For growers, agricultural distributors and private-label programs replacing conventional mulch in a controlled field trial before commercial scale-up.
PLA+PBAT Biodegradable Mulch Film
Agricultural mulch film specified around crop cycle, climate, field equipment and evidence scope
Certification names shown here are a starting reference. Request the current certificate and confirm that its scope covers the selected formulation, printing and finished pack.
| Material | PLA+PBAT blend (40:60, soil-biodegradable grade) |
| Thickness | 15–25 microns |
| Dimensions | 1.2m × 400m (standard); 0.6–2.4m × 200–1000m custom |
| MOQ | 60 cartons (approx. 1 ton) |
| Lead Time | 15–25 days |
Ask for a production-representative trial roll for the intended crop and laying equipment · Field-life target, storage and evidence scope are confirmed in the signed order specification
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Buyer brief for ES-MF-01
For growers, agricultural distributors and private-label programs replacing conventional mulch in a controlled field trial before commercial scale-up.
PRODUCT / MODEL
ES-MF-01
Mulch Film
FORMAT
1.2m × 400m (standard); 0.6–2.4m × 200–1000m custom
GAUGE
15–25 microns
LOAD / CAPACITY
400 meters per roll
PACKING
2 rolls per carton
SPECIFICATION LOGIC
Four decisions before quotation
Construction to approve
Material: PLA+PBAT blend (40:60, soil-biodegradable grade). Format: 1.2m × 400m (standard); 0.6–2.4m × 200–1000m custom. Gauge: 15–25 microns.
Performance to validate
Target: 400 meters per roll. Validation: Ask for a production-representative trial roll for the intended crop and laying equipment.
Evidence and order path
Evidence starting point: EN 17033, TÜV OK Biodegradable SOIL, EN 13432. MOQ: 60 cartons (approx. 1 ton). Timing: 15–25 days.
FASTER RFQ
Prepare these four inputs
Complete inputs reduce back-and-forth and help us match the sample, evidence and commercial quote to one defined construction.
- Destination market, end use and intended disposal route
- Required dimensions, construction, gauge and performance target
- Contents, equipment or packing-line conditions to validate
- Artwork, annual volume, packing format and delivery destination
WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT
Key Features
Crop-program specification
Gauge, colour and durability target are selected against crop cycle, climate, UV exposure and planned till-in timing.
Mechanical-laying review
Share bed width, equipment, laying speed and tension so the sample can be checked on the intended line.
Field-trial pathway
Validate laying, weed control, moisture management and end-of-season condition on the actual farm before scaling volume.
Evidence by finished construction
Request the current certificate or report and confirm formulation, thickness, colour and other variants fall within its scope.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
| Material | PLA+PBAT blend (40:60, soil-biodegradable grade) |
| Thickness | 15–25 microns |
| Dimensions | 1.2m × 400m (standard); 0.6–2.4m × 200–1000m custom |
| Color | Black / White-Black / Silver-Black / Clear / Green |
| Capacity | 400 meters per roll |
| Pack Count | 2 rolls per carton |
| MOQ | 60 cartons (approx. 1 ton) |
| Lead Time | 15–25 days |
| Carton Dimensions | 125 × 35 × 35 cm |
| Certifications | EN 17033, TÜV OK Biodegradable SOIL, EN 13432, OK Compost INDUSTRIAL, TÜV |
DIRECT COMPARISON
Biodegradable mulch film vs conventional PE film
| ESINLE PLA+PBAT Mulch Film | Conventional PE Film | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | PLA+PBAT bio-based blend — 40:60 soil-biodegradable grade | Fossil-based LDPE/LLDPE |
| End-of-life in the field | Tilled into soil after harvest — 90%+ biodegrades within 12 months (EN 17033 verified) | Must be removed and disposed of — fragments into microplastics if left in soil |
| Removal labor | None — saves approx. 30 hrs/hectare in retrieval labor | Full retrieval every season |
| Soil impact | No microplastic residue; ecotoxicity tested (germination + earthworm) | Microplastic accumulation in agricultural soil |
| Certifications | EN 17033 · TÜV OK Biodegradable SOIL · EN 13432 | None |
| Season cost | 10–15% higher film price, offset by removal-labor savings | Lower film price + higher labor and disposal cost |
CERTIFICATIONS
Certifications explained
Use a soil-biodegradation route
Agricultural mulch is intended to biodegrade in soil, so request evidence written for that environment, such as the applicable EN 17033 or OK biodegradable SOIL scope.
Do not substitute packaging evidence
EN 13432 or ASTM D6400 addresses controlled composting claims; it does not by itself demonstrate a mulch film’s performance or biodegradation in agricultural soil.
Verify the exact variant
Match the certificate holder, product name, formulation, gauge range, colour, validity and permitted mark to the film being quoted.
OEM / ODM
Customization Options
Custom width from 0.6m to 2.4m. Custom thickness from 12–30μm. Custom roll length from 200m to 1,000m. Color: black, white/black, silver/black, clear, green. Perforated and non-perforated options. Custom core diameter. MOQ 500 kg for custom.
FACTORY CAPABILITIES
Esinle OEM Capabilities
The selected format can be reviewed against these Guangzhou manufacturing capabilities. Final feasibility, tolerances and MOQ are confirmed in the approved specification.
Custom Dimensions
Width, gusset depth and length can be reviewed against your packaging-line requirements and converting limits.
Printing & Branding
Flexographic artwork, colour count, print coverage and plate requirements are checked before MOQ and pricing are confirmed.
In-House Compounding
PLA, PBAT and starch blend options are selected around flexibility, strength, processing and the documented claim required for the SKU.
BEHIND EVERY PRODUCT
Integrated production in Guangzhou
The workflow covers compounding, film blowing, printing and bag conversion, with the order specification used as the reference for in-process and final checks.
USE CASES
Applications
Vegetable row crops
Specify expected field life, bed geometry, weed pressure and irrigation method for the crop program.
Greenhouse and tunnel programs
Confirm the soil-temperature objective, light transmission or opacity and accelerated ageing risk.
Fruit and berry production
Check crop duration, fruit contact, perforation pattern and end-of-season field operations.
Distributor and private label
Lock the marketed claim, evidence file, roll label, carton mark and traceability requirements before artwork.
HONEST TRANSPARENCY
Limitations & Storage
Field life and biodegradation rate are affected by film construction, soil temperature, moisture, microbial activity, UV exposure and farming practice. A laboratory certificate does not predict the exact breakdown date on every farm. Do not approve a universal degradation time or “no residue” claim without evidence for the selected construction and conditions. Complete a controlled field trial before commercial scale-up.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which standard should I request for biodegradable mulch film?
Ask for soil-biodegradation evidence applicable to agricultural mulch, such as the relevant EN 17033 or OK biodegradable SOIL scope. Packaging-compostability evidence alone is not a substitute.
What information is needed for a mulch-film quotation?
Send crop, location, planting and harvest dates, bed and roll width, target gauge, colour, laying equipment, irrigation method, expected volume and destination market.
Can one degradation time be guaranteed for every farm?
No. Breakdown depends on the finished construction and local soil, moisture, temperature, microbes, UV exposure and farming practice. Agree a performance window and validate it in a field trial.
Can it run on conventional mulch-laying equipment?
Many constructions are designed for standard equipment, but tension, speed, gauge and field conditions matter. Test a production-representative roll on the intended machine before scale-up.
What should I verify before printing a biodegradability mark?
Verify the current certificate holder, product and formulation scope, gauge and colour coverage, validity, mark-use permission and the destination market’s claim rules.
DEEPER READING
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