Polytunnel Film
Our manufacturing site in Italy has been manufacturing the highest quality greenhouse and tunnel films for over 50 years. A market leader in many parts of the world, with the latest advanced technology to produce the highest quality films. The site has 35 extrusion lines and can manufacture any type of film to help with any growing conditions.
Made from specialised polythene to maximise your growing conditions, trapping temperature and humidity so your crops can grow in perfect conditions.
Because they maintain growing conditions in this way, polytunnels are excellent for growing crops out of season. They are also used increasingly in floriculture, enabling growers to produce a wide range of produce.
Key Benefits of Polytunnel Film
Reduces heating costs
Polytunnel film retain stable temperatures so your crops thrive in an ideal microclimate and your heating bills aren’t that big.
Prevents crop damage
Diffuse light transmission and UV protection create uniform growing conditions without hot spots
Enhance safety
Structurally enhanced films are puncture and tear resistant, preventing tunnel collapse from wind, hail, or snow loads
Technologies & Specifications of Polytunnel Film
Up to 15.00m
Width
5-layer technology
Technology
30µ to 220µ
Thickness
There are 3 classifications for the film as follows:
Normal film low density polyethylene base (LDPE)
Thermal transparent film ethylene vinyl-acetate base (EVA)
Thermal diffused light film ethylene vinyl-acetate base (EVA)
Product Range
Benefit from our wide range of films, sheets, and membranes for the agricultural and horticultural sectors:
Agricultural stretch film
This innovative stretch film by Silobal® allows farmers to easily and securely contain their bales. The film has been specifically developed to provide maximum flexibility and wrap around differently sized bales, for practical, flexible agricultural protection.
Ventilated stretch films
Let your produce breathe with our Ventilated Stretch Film, specifically designed to allow your pallet-wrapped fruit, vegetables, and flowers the natural airflow they need to stay fresh and healthy.
Mulch film
Our Mulch Film helps farmers throughout the UK to speed up the growth of their crops and provide healthier produce for better return on their yields. Mulch Film protects your crops against environmental changes by minimising the external conditions…
Silage sheeting
Our Silage Film provides farmers and horticulturists throughout the UK with a way of maintaining the nutritional value of their forage plants such as corn, vegetables, and grasses after cutting, for longer lasting, higher quality silage.
Horticultural bags/covers
Our wide range of Horticultural Bags and Liners is designed specifically to meet the broad needs of farmers, bale contractors, gardeners, groundsmen, and other horticulturalists throughout the UK.
Polytunnel Film
Made from specialised polythene to maximise your growing conditions, trapping temperature and humidity so your crops can grow in perfect conditions. They maintain growing conditions in this way, polytunnels are excellent for growing crops out of season.
Next day delivery on stock items within the UK when you place your order before 2pm (excludes some parts of Scotland and Ireland).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the polytunnel film withstand extreme weather events?
Our polytunnel films are designed to withstand most extreme weather events, including high winds, heavy rain, snow load, and temperature fluctuations. The films feature reinforced outer layers and UV stabilization to prevent degradation. Properly constructed tunnels using our films have proven reliable in storms and extreme conditions.
How much light do the films transmit?
The films transmit over 90% of visible light to optimize light levels for plant growth. The clear, anti-condensate films provide excellent light transmission across the visible light spectrum.
How long can I expect a polytunnel films to last?
With proper installation and maintenance, you can expect our polytunnel films to last 4-6 years on average. Factors like environmental exposure, structural integrity, and storage when not in use impact lifespan. Following manufacturer guidelines helps maximize durability.
What types of projects are these films intended for?
Polytunnel films allow season extension and protected cultivation of crops including vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs. Applications range from commercial farms to backyard greenhouses. The films are commonly used for hoop houses, high tunnels, cold frames, and low tunnels. Their versatility supports diverse agriculture, nursery, and hobby gardening projects.
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