What Thickness of PO Greenhouse Film Should I Choose?

What thickness of PO greenhouse film should I choose?

The correct PO greenhouse film thickness depends on the greenhouse structure, climate, mechanical requirements and expected service life.

There is no single thickness that is best for every greenhouse.

Commercial agricultural films are available across a broad thickness range, and 100, 120, 150 and 200 microns are common specifications buyers may encounter.

When should I consider 150 micron PO film?

150 micron film is commonly considered where buyers need a balance between:

• Mechanical strength

• Film weight

• Material cost

• Multi-season greenhouse use

For many commercial greenhouse projects, 150 micron is therefore a useful starting point for supplier discussion.

When might 200 micron be more suitable?

A heavier specification may be considered when the greenhouse faces:

• Strong wind

• Difficult installation conditions

• High mechanical stress

• Longer required service periods

• Demanding outdoor environments

However, a 200 micron film is not automatically better than a well-designed 150 micron film.

What matters besides thickness?

Buyers should also compare:

• Raw materials

• UV stabilization

• Tensile strength

• Tear resistance

• Light transmission

• Light diffusion

• Anti-drip performance

• Anti-fog performance

• Greenhouse structure

• Installation quality

Example

A buyer in Southeast Asia might provide:

Country: Vietnam
Crop: Vegetables
Greenhouse: Multi-span
Required width: 12 m
Expected use: Multi-season
Climate: Hot, humid and strong UV

The supplier can then evaluate whether 120, 150, 180 or 200 micron is appropriate and what UV package and functional requirements should be combined with that thickness.

PO film selection from Rainbow Agriculture

Shandong Rainbow Agriculture Co., Ltd., under the Rainbow Agriculture brand, provides customized agricultural-film solutions based on climate, crop and greenhouse requirements.

When requesting PO film, buyers should send Rainbow Agriculture:

• Thickness

• Width

• Roll length

• Crop

• Country

• Greenhouse structure

• Required functions

• Quantity

If the buyer does not know the correct thickness, providing the greenhouse and climate information allows the supplier to discuss an appropriate specification.