Choose What Protects Your Soil
You need optimal farming conditions to better your crop turnout. Mulch films offer effective protection and wrapping solutions, leading to an increase in soil temperature and moisture retention. This high-performance polymer-based film results in better farming conditions.
Layfield’s top-quality mulch film works to significantly improve your root development by providing optimal soil conditions for greater harvesting. These smooth mulch films are heavily used in the cultivation of fruits and vegetables, hemp, sweet corn, and a range of other fresh produce.
What Makes Our Films so Special?
Layfield manufactures agricultural films with advanced production technology and strict production standards. We are a technical leader in high-quality and high-value mulch films. With various options to choose from, you can find a product to push your crop yield.
Weed Control
The black mulch film works to effectively block light, preventing weeds from photosynthesizing and inhibiting the outward spread of the root system.
Conserves Moisture
Mulch films are quite effective in conserving water by preventing direct evaporation of water from the soil. This water is beneficial for the effective growth of plants, and at the same time, the plants require less of your attention and labor due to less frequent watering.
Microbial Activity
Soil microbes are responsible for the mineralization of organic matter, which ultimately enhances the availability of nutrients, increasing plant tolerance against stress. Using the mulch film would help keep the soil loose and well-aerated, providing adequate oxygen to the roots, and improving overall microbial activity.
Additional Features
- The mulch films also help in soil disinfection before sowing.
- Increases soil temperature encouraging crop development.
- Retains moisture efficiently and prevents nutrients from leaching.
- Improves root development by providing better soil conditions
- Large color pallet to choose from, depending on your needs
Packaging Format
Our advanced manufacturing systems and experts help in creating high-performance films and laminates that offer the ideal protection that you are looking for. We additionally offer a wide range of film formats, including an environmentally friendly option, each with its own benefits and specifications.
This film can be modified into the exact shape and size you’d like it to be. Roll stock allows manufacturers to market multiple products at the same time. Additionally, it provides storage convenience for consumers compared to cans and cartons.
Our superior gravure printing technology makes it possible to deliver roll stock film with an extremely brisk turnaround. This material additionally uses less energy and hence produces less waste than traditional printing methods.
Why choose roll stock?
- Can be made into any shape, including a pouch or bag
- Offers superior product protection
- Requires less inventory floor space
Sustainability
The goal of sustainable agriculture is to meet society’s food and textile needs in the present, while maintaining and ensuring no compromise comes upon these needs in the future. At Layfield, we strive to help our customers reduce their reliance on pesticides and fertilizers and instead focus on natural solutions.
How2Recycle® is a standardized labeling system that clearly communicates package recycling options.
Layfield offers a diverse portfolio of recyclable packaging options; however, through our How2Recycle® membership, we’ve made recycling easier for your customers with the use of the store drop-off program across North America. Get our prequalified store drop-off recyclable packaging for your pet products and give your brand a sustainable, competitive edge.
What How2Recycle® can do for you:
- Robust stiffness that maintains stability
- Various formats which can be fully customized
PCR material is made from recycled plastic, which is then processed into resin that can be used to make new packaging. This gives the packaging a second life and massively reduces the amount of plastic waste.
Join us on our sustainable journey and help leave a light footprint on earth with our PCR plastic and sustainable innovations.
What PCR can do for you:
- Less wasteful than new plastic
- Reduces waste production
- Includes the same benefits as regular plastics
Technologies
Virgin LDPE:
This is a ‘Low-density Polyethylene,’ resistant to impact and moisture while offering excellent chemical protection.
LLDPE:
This is a ‘Linear Low-density Polyethylene’ and is one of the most flexible types of virgin plastic resins. It is a blended form of LDPE and has better tensile strength and flexibility.
Hindered Amine Light stabilizers (HALS):
Imparts excellent thermal protection and is one of the more commonly used for protecting crops against the adverse effects of UV rays.
Polylactic Acid (PLA) & Poly butyrate Adipate Terephthalate (PBAT):
These components can be degraded by microorganisms under natural environmental conditions, and the polymer contents are hydrolyzed due to cell growth. The enzymes decompose the polymers into fragments, forming new smaller compounds which further decompose into carbon dioxide and water.
UV Stabilized:
Our stabilizers and UV absorbers help extend the durability of agricultural applications, even in the presence of high UV radiation and chemicals.
the presence of high UV radiation and chemicals.
Bacteria & Mold Resistance:
The ground cover film is fully resistant to bacteria and mold attacks, which leaves the soil in an improved structure, maintaining all its nutrients.
Puncture and Tear-resistant:
Our films can handle machine and pedestrian tracks without any damage. High strength helps with fine tensile and elongation under wet and dry weather conditions.
Weed Control:
The black traditional film plays a key role in blocking light and preventing weeds from photosynthesizing.
- Beautification of the environment – creates a clean environment for daily work.
- The process of soil erosion is slowed down significantly
- Airtight so no moisture vapor can escape, preventing moisture loss
- Resistance to heat to maintain a constant temperature
Available in various colors and formats to enhance performance, as follows:
Black Mulch Films (total opacity):
Our black mulch film provides excellent weed control and is designed to help growers reduce their overall labor costs. It is the basic form of agricultural film, which has a thickness of 8-50 microns and is widely used for various crops.
Why choose a black mulch film?
- Incredible strong retention capacity for fertilizers, resulting in improved crop growth
- The water retention capacity is about 4 – 10% higher, at 5cm depth, as compared to clear mulch film
- Increased vegetable production – since the soil temperature of the black mulch film is lower than that of clear film, it could result in a higher total yield
Silver/Black Mulch Films (Bi-color):
This is a two-sided film that is produced using advanced co-extrusion equipment and high-quality plastics. The black color tends to face the ground, while the silver color is outward facing, which increases light reflection. The reflective effect of the black/silver film is better than the traditional black film.
Why choose a silver/black mulch film?
- Promotes photosynthesis at the base of plants, and the silver surface can increase the coloration of the fruits.
- The silver surface plays a strong role in reflecting UV rays, which can effectively repel pests and other insects.
- The black side can block the scattering of soil heat at night and instead effectively insulate the heat.
Perforated Mulch Film:
These films have pre-punched holes, saving the cost of punching holes in the field once the film has been laid out. The diameter and spacing can be adjusted based on the crop and your needs. We can also dot out or print the holes, based on your convenience.
Why choose a perforated mulch film?
- Promotes plant growth and early maturation
- Increases the efficiency of fertilizer utilization
- Cuts down on labor activity with in-built holes on the film
Fully Biodegradable Mulch Film:
These films have all the benefits of traditional mulch films, in addition to the added extra benefits of thinking and acting green, as they contain no plastic at all. They can be degraded by microorganisms under natural environmental conditions, meaning that they do not need to be removed once the soil is turned over, saving labor costs.
Why choose a biodegradable mulch film?
- Custom Engineered – can be engineered with a specific decompose time, from 3-9 months according to crop types
- No plastic, no pollution – this is a complete biopolymer film and has no residues to pollute the soil and decrease the yield
- No disposal cost – no need to pay for film removal equipment, meaning that the final cost is lower than that of traditional plastic mulch film
- Traditional mulch films maintain a longer functionality compared to biodegradable ones
- Acts as an artificial barrier between the pathogens in the soil and the plants
- Mulch keeps the temperature warm, even at night, which allows seeds to germinate quickly
- Improved control over the growth of crops such as potatoes
- Optional perforations prevent water from pooling around plants to avoid diseases
ROTOGRAVURE
With the use of high-definition rotogravure printing, your possibilities are endless. You can utilize this technology to create some of the most captivating graphics of your choice. This printing technology is a great way to showcase the high quality of your products.
DIGITAL PRINTING
Digital printing in packaging is the process of directly transferring a digital file to a printer to be used on packaging materials. The digital files are converted to communicate a more accurate color output from screen to print. Digital printing does not require any manual setup, making it a quick and efficient process.
FLEXOGRAPHIC
Flexographic printing is a technique utilizing a flexible printing plate to print images with a high line count. This technology adapts extremely well to various materials and can use a wider range of inks, such as water-based and UV colors. Due to its high adaptability, it can be printed on almost any substrate, like plastic, metal, or paper.
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