{"title":"Meshes and plastics","description":"\u003cp\u003eTechnical meshes and plastics for agriculture, construction, and packaging. A range of weather-resistant products formulated for professional use in demanding tropical climates.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"malla-antihierba","title":"Weed barrier fabric","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaintaining gardens, nurseries, and growing areas free of weeds without resorting to chemical herbicides, without losing soil permeability, and resisting the Caribbean sun for years requires a technical mesh made of UV-treated polypropylene. This weed control fabric—also known as \u003cstrong\u003eground cover\u003c\/strong\u003e, weed barrier, or agrotextile—is supplied by Gardese in high-density polypropylene with UV stabilization, in three widths (1, 2, and 4 m) by 100 m long, designed for professional landscaping, nurseries, technical agriculture, and residential projects with a focus on low maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalibrated Permeability:\u003c\/strong\u003e The woven fabric allows water, liquid fertilizers, and air to pass through to the subsoil, preventing waterlogging that common opaque plastic used as a cheap substitute does cause.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Photosynthetic Blockade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opaque to visible light, which inhibits the germination and growth of weeds without the need for chemical herbicides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV Resistance Calibrated for Caribbean Climate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The UV stabilization additive in the polypropylene extends the lifespan of the mesh under the intense Caribbean sun to several years, compared to a few months for common plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Tear Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fabric withstands installation tension, moderate pedestrian maintenance traffic, and the pressure of decorative layers (gravel, mulch) without tearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Gardese Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treated virgin polypropylene and woven fabric with a demarcation grid, which distinguishes a serious project agrotextile from a generic bag that degrades in one season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications and Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBases for decorative paths of gravel, white stone, or pine bark in residential gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNursery and greenhouse floors to maintain pot hygiene and prevent cross-contamination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRow crops: commercial orchards, vegetable plantations, and technical outdoor production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLayer separation in landscaping projects and raised garden construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality and Durability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn economical weed control fabric fails in two ways: the polypropylene formulation lacks adequate UV stabilization (making it brittle after a few months in the Caribbean sun) and the weave is too open or closed (reducing permeability or light blocking). Gardese works with UV-treated virgin polypropylene and a calibrated weave for a balance between permeability and blocking, which distinguishes a serious project mesh from a generic agrotextile that disintegrates at the end of the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #F3F6F3; padding: clamp(14px, 4vw, 18px); margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9em; color: #555555; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #006902;\"\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eTechnical:\u003c\/strong\u003e weed control fabric, agrotextile, landscape fabric, weed barrier, weed control geotextile, ground cover mesh.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eIn DR and Caribbean:\u003c\/strong\u003e weed control fabric, black mesh, ground cover, nursery mesh.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eIn other countries:\u003c\/strong\u003e weed barrier (USA), landscape fabric (USA), ground cover (USA), tela antimaleza (LATAM), manta antihierba (ES).\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GARDESE","offers":[{"title":"Roll 1 m (3.3 ft) wide and 100 m (328 ft) long","offer_id":51803411644744,"sku":"351251","price":12600.0,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Roll 2 m (6.6 ft) wide and 100 m (328 ft) long","offer_id":51803411677512,"sku":"345629","price":24000.0,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Roll 4 m (13.1 ft) wide and 100 m (328 ft) long","offer_id":51803411710280,"sku":"623344","price":46500.0,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/9751\/2776\/files\/rollo-malla-antihierba-ground-cover-rd.png?v=1771861860"},{"product_id":"plastico-para-cubierta-de-invernadero","title":"Greenhouse cover plastic","description":"\u003cp\u003eCovering a commercial greenhouse in a Caribbean climate with a plastic that withstands intense UV radiation, seasonal hurricane winds, and at the same time diffuses light for homogeneous photosynthesis without condensation from tropical humidity, requires a coextruded five-layer polyolefin (PO) film with UV-IR-EVA additives and an agronomic-grade diffuser agent. This greenhouse cover plastic —also called \u003cstrong\u003eagrofilm\u003c\/strong\u003e, PO greenhouse film, or diffuse greenhouse film— is manufactured by Gardese in 5-layer coextruded PO with an EVA middle layer, 200 µm thick (800 gauge), with anti-drip, anti-fog, dust-repellent additives, HALS UV stabilization, thermal preservation through infrared additive, and 70% light diffusion, certified for 700 KLy (≈ 3 years of service life in tropical climate), in four widths (4, 6, 8, and 10 m) and a length of 50 m, designed for professional agricultural production, commercial nurseries, and crop protection in tropical climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy polyolefin (PO) film and not standard polyethylene (PE)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolyolefin (PO) is a family of high-performance multilayer polymers that replaces standard polyethylene (PE) in intensive-use greenhouses. Compared to PE, PO offers higher transparency (greater light transmission), greater mechanical resistance to tearing and impact, better adhesion of anti-drip additives (which prolongs the anti-drip effect throughout the entire service life), and above all, greater resistance to UV aging in tropical climates like the Caribbean. In practice, a PO cover preserves its optical and mechanical properties to the end of the 3 years, while an economical PE cover becomes brittle and opaque before the first year is over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat 700 KLy means: the real service-life metric\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lifespan of an agricultural film is not measured in calendar months but in \u003cstrong\u003eKLy (kilo-Langley)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the standard unit of cumulative solar radiation that the plastic receives during use. One Langley equals 1 cal\/cm²; 700 KLy is equivalent to the cumulative solar radiation that falls on an exposed surface over approximately 3 years under the sun of the Caribbean tropical climate. Economical films are certified between 100 and 300 KLy (which translates into 6 months to 1 year of real service in DR); this film is certified in the \u003cem\u003eHigh-Weather-Resistant\u003c\/em\u003e category at 700 KLy, which guarantees a full service life of 3 continuous seasons under extreme exposure conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultilayer PO vs. standard PE:\u003c\/strong\u003e greater transparency, greater mechanical tear resistance, better adhesion of anti-drip additives, and better aging under Caribbean sun than conventional polyethylene, which translates into a longer real service life and better agronomic performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHALS UV stabilization, 3 years guaranteed (700 KLy):\u003c\/strong\u003e the combination of HALS stabilizer (hindered amine), UV absorber, and antioxidant protects the polymer chain against degradation from Caribbean solar radiation, ensuring mechanical integrity through three continuous seasons in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-drip, anti-fog, and dust-repellent system:\u003c\/strong\u003e hydrophilic additives on the inner face prevent the formation of drops that create a magnifying-glass effect and burn leaves; they convert condensation into a sheet of water that runs down the greenhouse walls. The smooth finish (no embossing) maximizes the surface life of these additives, in contrast to embossed films that lose the anti-drip effect after a few months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e70% light diffusion for homogeneous photosynthesis:\u003c\/strong\u003e a masterbatch with TiO₂, talc, and inorganic fillers disperses direct radiation, converting it into uniform indirect light, eliminating shaded zones and overheating spots where direct rays would concentrate on the crop. 70% haze is the optimum for tropical climate: enough to prevent leaf burns and to spread light down to the lower levels of the canopy, without sacrificing total luminosity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e800 gauge (200 µm) and 5 coextruded layers for mechanical resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e the calibrated thickness and multilayer structure withstand mounting tension, strong winds, and occasional impacts from hail or branches during hurricanes and tropical storms without tearing in a line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIR additive for thermal control:\u003c\/strong\u003e the infrared additive retains heat during cool nights (especially in the north of the country and during winter), stabilizing the greenhouse microclimate. The 70% diffusion mitigates daytime overheating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerant to conventional sulfur and chlorine:\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible with the usual phytosanitary treatments and chlorinated water from the irrigation system without prematurely affecting the film's service life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications and uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTop cover for commercial gable, tunnel, and multi-tunnel greenhouses for intensive horticultural production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow tunnels for vegetable, strawberry, and melon crops in open fields with seasonal protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCommercial nurseries for ornamental plants, vigorous fruit-tree stock, and seedling production under permanent roofing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAgricultural sheds to protect equipment, materials, or low-profile crops from rain and intense sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality and durability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn economical greenhouse plastic fails on two fronts: the UV additive dosage is insufficient or of low quality (which causes embrittlement and tearing within months, not years) and the anti-drip additives release or become inactive quickly (which causes leaf burns from the magnifying-glass effect and fungal growth). Gardese works with 5-layer coextruded PO film, HALS stabilizer, IR additive for thermal preservation, 70% diffuser, and 700 KLy certification, which separates a professional production agrofilm from a generic plastic sheet that tears at the first hurricane or loses its anti-drip effect within the first month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #F3F6F3; padding: clamp(14px, 4vw, 18px); margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9em; color: #555555; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #006902;\"\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eTechnical:\u003c\/strong\u003e PO greenhouse film, coextruded polyolefin, multilayer agrofilm, PO agricultural film, agronomic cover plastic, diffuse greenhouse film.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eIn DR and Caribbean:\u003c\/strong\u003e nylon de invernadero, plástico de invernadero, hule de invernadero, plástico difuso, agrofilm.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eIn other countries:\u003c\/strong\u003e greenhouse film (USA), polyolefin film (USA), plástico de invernadero (LATAM), film de invernadero (ES), agrofilm (LATAM), agrovit (MX), plástico para inverna (CO).\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GARDESE","offers":[{"title":"200 µm (Gauge 800) [Diffused 70%] \/ Anti-drip, anti-fog, thermal IR and HALS [3 years] \/ Roll 4 m (13 ft) wide and 50 m (164 ft) long","offer_id":52595564085576,"sku":"854790","price":66000.0,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":false},{"title":"200 µm (Gauge 800) [Diffused 70%] \/ Anti-drip, anti-fog, thermal IR and HALS [3 years] \/ Roll 6 m (20 ft) wide and 50 m (164 ft) long","offer_id":52627530613064,"sku":"707537","price":97500.0,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":false},{"title":"200 µm (Gauge 800) [Diffused 70%] \/ Anti-drip, anti-fog, thermal IR and HALS [3 years] \/ Roll 8 m (26 ft) wide and 50 m (164 ft) long","offer_id":52627530678600,"sku":"974976","price":127500.0,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":false},{"title":"200 µm (Gauge 800) [Diffused 70%] \/ Anti-drip, anti-fog, thermal IR and HALS [3 years] \/ Roll 10 m (33 ft) wide and 50 m (164 ft) long","offer_id":52627530711368,"sku":"576426","price":157500.0,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/9751\/2776\/files\/rollo-plastico-invernadero-uv.png?v=1773253156"},{"product_id":"plastico-de-suelo-agricola","title":"Agricultural ground film","description":"\u003cp\u003eControlling weeds in commercial crops without resorting to chemical herbicides that leave residues in harvests and compromise organic certification, while preserving soil moisture and keeping fruit clean without contact with the ground, requires polyethylene mulching plastic with UV additives adapted to Caribbean radiation and a color option suitable for the crop. This agricultural soil plastic—also called \u003cstrong\u003eagricultural mulch\u003c\/strong\u003e, plastic mulching, or soil agrofilm—is manufactured by Gardese in 25 µm (gauge 100) LDPE, in three finishes (black, black-silver, black-white), in rolls 1.2 m wide and 1000 m long, designed for vegetables, berries, melons, pineapples, and row crops with drip irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeed control by light blocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opaque plastic interrupts photosynthesis of spontaneous weeds in the growing bed, eliminating competition for water and nutrients and reducing or suppressing herbicide application, a decisive advantage for certified organic production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture conservation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The impermeable cover eliminates direct evaporation, significantly reducing irrigation needs and maintaining stable moisture in the root zone for days after each application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree color finishes for different crops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black absorbs heat and raises soil temperature (ideal for watermelon, melon, pineapple in cold or seasonal soil); black-silver reflects light to the crop, increasing photosynthesis and repelling aphids; black-white maintains moderate temperature (optimal for strawberries, lettuce, and heat-sensitive crops).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with subsurface drip irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The drip tape is installed under the plastic before setup, allowing direct fertigation to the root system without evaporation and without water contact with the sun-exposed surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean fruit without soil contact:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plastic physically separates fruit and soil, eliminating stains, contact rot, and bacterial contamination in crops such as strawberries, watermelons, melons, and cucumbers, a critical condition for export fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications and uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRow horticultural crops: tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, zucchini, eggplant, young citrus in transition to open field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStrawberry and other berry production where fruit requires separation from the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCucurbits (watermelon, melon, cucumber) and pineapple in areas with persistent weed problems or scarce water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCertified organic production that needs to control weeds without glyphosate or residual herbicides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality and durability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn inexpensive mulching plastic fails in two ways: the LDPE is low-quality recycled material (which tears at the first pass of the tractor or manual installation) and lacks an adequate UV additive (which causes embrittlement and disintegration after a few months, leaving microfragments in the soil). Gardese works with controlled LDPE and UV additives calibrated for the Caribbean climate, which differentiates a professional crop mulch from a generic plastic that disintegrates before harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #F3F6F3; padding: clamp(14px, 4vw, 18px); margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9em; color: #555555; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #006902;\"\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eTechnical:\u003c\/strong\u003e agricultural plastic mulch, polyethylene mulch, plastic mulch, soil agrofilm, LDPE mulching, plastic cover film.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eIn DR and Caribbean:\u003c\/strong\u003e plástico mulching, plástico de cama, plástico de siembra, plástico para fresa.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eIn other countries:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic mulch (USA), agricultural mulch film (USA), acolchado plástico (LATAM), mulch agrícola (LATAM), plástico para acolchado (ES), film agrícola (ES).\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GARDESE","offers":[{"title":"25 µm (Gauge 100) \/ Black \/ Roll 1.2 m (4 ft) wide and 1000 m (3280 ft) long","offer_id":52644638032200,"sku":"686543","price":15600.0,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 µm (Gauge 100) \/ Black and silver \/ Roll 1.2 m (4 ft) wide and 1000 m (3280 ft) long","offer_id":52627539263816,"sku":"764009","price":17400.0,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 µm (Gauge 100) \/ Black and white \/ Roll 1.2 m (4 ft) wide and 1000 m (3280 ft) long","offer_id":52676765253960,"sku":"863097","price":17400.0,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/9751\/2776\/files\/plastico-suelo-agricola-negro.png?v=1778208389"}],"url":"https:\/\/dodom.com\/en\/collections\/mesh-and-plastic-sheeting.oembed","provider":"Dodom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}