Agrotextiles

Lutomirska, B. (1995). Usage of agrotextile to forceing the yielding of potatoes. Ziemniak... 

Depending on product functions, reclaimed fibres can be looked upon as conventional in technical textiles, particularly in nonwovens (mobility textiles which mainly serve to cover up surfaces or to insulate materials, agrotextiles, and geotextiles which are used to protect soil against erosion). In all these cases, reclaimed fibres are used because of low prices, or because they merely cover something up. However, reclaimed fibres are also applied in nonwovens to utihze highly valuable functional components. This concerns fibres which would not be available at a competitive price if made from primary materials, such as... 

The main application field, however, is in the form of geotextiles and agrotextiles for ... 

Keywords use, application, chemical fiber, polypropylene fiber, monofilament, multifilament, staple fiber, tapes, spunbond, melt blown, split film, textile yarn, knitted fabrics, clothing, nonwoven fabric, home textiles, upholstery, geotextiles, agrotextiles, composites, medical textiles, automotive textiles, bulk continuous filaments (BCF), Eco-textiles, integrated fabric. 

Choudhuiy PK. Jute Agrotextiles — Properties and Apphcations. India Indian Jute Industries Research Assoication 2010. 

In chapter Developments in nonwovens as agrotextiles , this complex area is explored in more detail. 

Agrotextiles a growing landscape with huge potential... 

Some of the purposes for which agrotextiles are being increasing used ... 

Selection of a product depends on the type of soil and protection, climatic, and irrigation requirement of the crops. For specific agriculture produce that do not require cross-poUination, eg, special varieties of brinjal, agrotextiles are the perfect solution. 

For most end uses, agrotextiles require suitable tensile strength and good permeability characteristics with no significant deterioration under the influence of climatic extremes. The properties are dependent on the fibres from which they are produced and on the type and conditions of their manufacture. The major functional properties are as given below ... 

Pliable to take the contour of the plant, resistance to solar radiation agrotextiles are laid over the cultivated areas immediately after sowing or planting. For such... 

One-time application of the agrotextile allows the farmers to cease herbicide spraying, which effectively reduces production costs and the amount of work for many years. Thanks to agrotextile application, plant and crop health is noticeably improved fruits and vegetables are free from harmful chemicals. 

Jute—PP-blended needle-punched nonwovens may be suitable for agrotextiles as mulching material (30—70 gsm), wherein the jute component will assist to hold moisture for easy vegetation, and the PP will assist as a strength-bearing component (Debnath Madhusoothanan, 2010). 

Ceme, M. (2015). Different agrotextiles for direct covering of pickhng cucumbers. In ISHS acta horticulture 371. VII International Symposium on timing field production of vegetables [Online]. Available from http //www.pubhort.org Accessed 14.08.15. 

Mansfeild, R. G. (2005). Agrotextiles A growing field. Textile World [Online]. Ayailable from http //www.textileworld.com Accessed 13.08.15. 

PP application is hindered by dyeing difficulties, but its cheapness has resulted in very fast growth in the developed world since 1980, especially in carpets, non-wovens, and ropes. Carpet growth is slower in the third world, comparative with disposable nonwovens. However, low cost ropes and nets, and items like geotextiles and agrotextiles are likely to find rapid deployment worldwide. 

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