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PLA Compostable Mulch Film for Vegetables — Soil-Biodegradable Film for Greenhouse & Tunnel Production | ES-MF-03
PLA Compostable Mulch Film for Vegetables
PLA Compostable Mulch Film for Vegetables — Soil-Biodegradable Film for Greenhouse & Tunnel Production | ES-MF-03
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| Material | PLA+PBAT blend (60:40, greenhouse-optimized) |
| Thickness | 12–25 microns |
| Dimensions | 1.2m × 400m (standard); 0.8–2.0m custom widths |
| MOQ | 60 cartons (approx. 1 ton) |
| Lead Time | 15–25 days |
Free samples shipped within 3 business days via DHL/FedEx. Custom-printed samples: 7–10 days. · 12-month shelf-life. Free replacement of any stock showing premature degradation or defects when stored at 15–30°C, <60% RH, away from direct sunlight.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Buyer brief for ES-MF-03
PLA Compostable Mulch Film for Vegetables — Soil-Biodegradable Film for Greenhouse & Tunnel Production | ES-MF-03
PRODUCT / MODEL
ES-MF-03
Mulch Film
FORMAT
1.2m × 400m (standard); 0.8–2.0m custom widths
GAUGE
12–25 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 (60:40, greenhouse-optimized). Format: 1.2m × 400m (standard); 0.8–2.0m custom widths. Gauge: 12–25 microns.
Performance to validate
Target: 400 meters per roll. Validation: Free samples shipped within 3 business days via DHL/FedEx. Custom-printed samples: 7–10 days..
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.
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- 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
Clear 60:40 PLA+PBAT film at 12–25 microns
maximum light transmission for rapid soil heating in greenhouses and tunnels
Clear film provides no weed suppression
pair with drip irrigation and integrated weed management for clean beds
40–50% light transmission warms soil
primarily used for soil warming and moisture retention in tunnels
25 micron minimum gauge inside hot tunnels
4–5 months mechanical integrity where daytime soils exceed 30°C
Only 2.3% premature degradation across 3-year trials
UV-stabilized formulation proven in southern European greenhouse programs
EN 17033 and OK Biodegradable SOIL certified
60% biobased carbon per ASTM D6866 maximizes renewable content
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
| Material | PLA+PBAT blend (60:40, greenhouse-optimized) |
| Thickness | 12–25 microns |
| Dimensions | 1.2m × 400m (standard); 0.8–2.0m custom widths |
| Color | Clear / Translucent White / Light 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 |
CERTIFICATIONS
Certifications explained
EN 17033 — Soil Biodegradation
The European standard written for biodegradable mulch films: 90%+ biodegradation in soil within 24 months, ecotoxicity testing, and no-harmful-residue limits. Greenhouse trials confirm the 60:40 formulation meets these limits.
TÜV Austria OK Biodegradable SOIL
Independent TÜV certification confirming real-soil biodegradation with no ecotoxic effects — audited annually, certificate verifiable on the public TÜV database.
EN 13432 — Industrial Compostability
Verifies the film also breaks down in managed composting facilities, so film fragments removed with plant residues can be composted rather than landfilled.
OEM / ODM
Customization Options
Custom width: 0.8m–2.0m. Custom thickness: 12–25μm. Color: clear, translucent white, light green tint. Gauge recommendation service for specific crop/climate combinations. Perforated options for seeded crops. MOQ 500 kg.
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
Greenhouse Vegetable Production
Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers in heated and unheated greenhouses — biodegradable mulch that performs under glass and poly
High Tunnel & Polytunnel Cultivation
Season extension production where mulch removal is especially labor-intensive due to confined space — till-in-place biodegradation is transformative
Intensive Horticulture
High-value vegetable and cut flower production in protected environments — the sustainability premium is justified by labor savings and crop value
HONEST TRANSPARENCY
Limitations & Storage
Clear film provides minimal weed suppression — for greenhouse applications with weed pressure, use opaque variants. At 12μm gauge, film integrity in greenhouse conditions is limited to 2–3 months — appropriate only for short-cycle crops (salad greens, radishes). The PLA-rich formulation has lower tear resistance than PBAT-rich films — handle carefully during mechanical laying at temperatures below 15°C.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Won't the film degrade too fast in a hot greenhouse?
Gauge selection is critical for greenhouse use. In tunnels where daytime soil temperatures regularly exceed 30°C, we recommend 25μm minimum gauge, which provides 4–5 months of mechanical integrity. For crops with 6+ month greenhouse cycles, we offer a 30μm custom gauge. The accelerated degradation is actually an advantage — under greenhouse conditions, the film can be tilled in immediately after the last harvest and will be fully biodegraded before the next planting cycle.
Does the clear film provide any weed suppression?
Clear mulch provides minimal weed suppression (light transmission 40–50%) and is primarily used for soil warming and moisture retention in tunnels where weed pressure is managed through other means (sterile growing media, container production, hand weeding). For greenhouse applications requiring weed suppression, we recommend our black or white-on-black greenhouse-grade films. The 60:40 PLA/PBAT formulation is available in opaque black with equivalent degradation properties.
Is there any risk of the film degrading prematurely and failing mid-season?
Our greenhouse formulation includes UV stabilizers (EN 17033 compliant, biodegradable) that protect the film during the service life. In our 3-year greenhouse trial program across southern Europe, premature degradation (< 4 months) occurred in only 2.3% of installations, primarily in tunnels with soil temperatures exceeding 40°C. We provide climate-specific gauge recommendations and a performance guarantee — if the film fails prematurely under normal conditions, we replace it.
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