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Product ID: PM0022
| Width | 9m | 11m | 14m |
| 1m+ long | £15.00 | £17.00 | £20.00 |
Prices listed above are per metre. The more you buy, the more you save!
A unique film that mimic's a forest canopy. This film allows 65% light transmission Canopy plants have absorbed much of the red spectrum and so plants that have evolved and adapted to grow in these conditions, don't do as well in full sun conditions. By mimicking the shade of a forest floor, also makes it a cooler environment to work in. This UV stabilised film is 150 microns (600 Gauge) and is supplied with a five year guarantee.
FOR USE WITH all crops which are naturally shade loving: Ferns, Hostas, Hellebores, Laurels, Ilex, Camellias, Violets, Rhododendrons etc. and any other plants whose natural habitat is shade or semi shade.
The spectrum of light inside a SunSmart Green Tunnel is designed to be very close to the spectrum of light you would expect to see under a forest canopy. This means that whilst the tunnel is well shaded, this doesn't make plants leggy and drawn as they would be under a white film.
9m wide – 1.25kg per linear m - 50m roll would weigh 62.5kg
11m wide – 1.52kg per linear m - 50m roll would weigh 76kg
14m wide – 1.94kg per linear m - 50m roll would weigh 97kg
Please note - to help identify the polythene type and validate the guarantee, a series of numbers and letters are intermittently printed across the polythene.
Don't know how big a sheet you need? Click here to use our Polythene Calculator.
PLASTIKA KRITIS was established in 1970 and is one of the largest Greek plastics manufacturers and one of the leading European producers of agricultural films. It has a strong international orientation and exports to more than 50 countries around the world. They believe that industry should actively participate in the effort for protecting the environment and owns and operates a 12 MW Wind Park and 340 KW of Photovoltaic Stations in Greece, producing electricity that secures for the company the most competitive source of energy.
Although guaranteed for 5 years against its biggest threat of sunlight degradation, when fitted correctly, it is not uncommon to hear our polythene covers have lasted in excess of 10 years.
View the terms of the Guarantee here.
Our Smart White polythene is 600 gauge/150 micron and made up of 3 layers for outstanding strength and performance.
Total Transmission of Visible Light
The amount of available light entering the polytunnel through the film. Measured as a percentage of total light.
Smart Green = 65%
Diffusion
The scattering of direct light entering the polytunnel ensuring no shadows, so all plants receive equal light. Measured as a percentage of total light.
Smart Green = N/A
Thermal Effect
A pocket of additives within the layers of the film that ensure and maintain a stable and optimum temperature within the polytunnel, especially during the night when it is colder.
Smart Green = N/A
Strength at Break
The load on a tested sample when it breaks. This is expressed in Pascals or MPa.
Smart Green = MD22/TD21
Elongation at Break
The strain on a tested sample when it stretches. This is also expressed in Pascals or MPa.
Smart Green = MD600/TD700
Creep
As the weather changes becoming hotter or colder, so the Polythene expands and contracts. Creep is the terms used to express this.
Smart Green = 5
Dart Test
A test to measure the impact strength on a test piece of plastic, using a weighted falling 'dart'.
Smart Green = 660
Please note - to help identify the polythene type and validate the guarantee, a series of numbers and letters are intermittently printed across the polythene. View the terms of the Guarantee here.
We strongly advise referring to the original Polytunnel Suppliers' construction guide when installing your polythene. The methods described herein may differ from those of the original manufacturer.
What is the Minimum Order Value?
We sell replacement polythene by the metre, 25m or 50m rolls in various widths with no waste and no cutting charge. Order values less than £50.00 will incur a £4.95 delivery charge. Please see the Delivery Tab for offshore delivery charges.
Does the Polythene come with a warranty?
Our Polythene is supplied with a guaranteed for 5 years against its biggest threat of sunlight degradation. When fitted correctly, it is not uncommon to hear our polythene covers have lasted in excess of 10 years.
Sunlight is the biggest enemy of polythene. While it's essential for the wellbeing of whatever you're growing, it also 'kills' polythene in much the same way you can find old discarded crisp packets lose their colour and become very brittle. First Tunnels polythene covers are developed and tested in the extreme conditions to give optimum performance and are UV stabilised to prevent the polythene from breaking down prematurely.
Please note - A series of numbers and letters are intermittently to help identify the polythene type and validate the guarantee.
Is there an inside or outside to my Polythene cover?
Each Face of the Polythene sheet is identical, there is not a right or wrong side when choosing which face goes on the inside or outside of the Polytunnel structure. If condensation is a problem we have Sunclear available which is a non-toxic coating that reduces this effect.
Where is the Polythene Sourced from?
PLASTIKA KRITIS was established in 1970 and is one of the largest Greek plastics manufacturers and one of the leading European producers of agricultural films. It has a strong international orientation and exports to more than 50 countries around the world. They believe that industry should actively participate in the effort for protecting the environment and owns and operates a 12 MW Wind Park and 340 KW of Photovoltaic Stations in Greece, producing electricity that secures for the company the most competitive source of energy.
What is the Thickness of the Polythene?
Our Polythene is 600 gauge/150 micron and made up of 3 layers for outstanding strength and performance.
Do you provide further data regarding the Polythene specification?
Data for Optical and Mechanical properties can be viewed here.
All polytunnel accessories will be despatched within 1-3 working days. Should you have any query regarding a delivery, please contact us on 01282 601253.
Customers in the Blue and Red areas with an order value less then £75.00, shipping costs will be £4.95. For orders above £75.00, delivery is FREE. For customers in the Orange areas, shipping costs will be £80 for Eire and £30 for Northern Ireland irrespective of order value. Please note, the cost of £80 for customers in Eire includes a £50 customs clearance charge which we pay in advance on your behalf, ensuring there are no unexpected costs upon import.
For those very small orders, such as tape, books or irrigation spares, we may be able to offer a smaller charge to cover postage and packing, please call the office for a quote.
For all other areas within Europe, please proceed to the checkout for a shipping quote. Should your country not be listed, please contact us for a shipping quote.
If you have any concerns regarding delivery please telephone our office on 01282 601253.
Note: If you purchase a Commercial and Domestic Polytunnel, then Shipping Charges for the Polytunnel are applicable.
