GALE Pacific Solarweave® 185 (50m & 100m) – Premium Horticultural Hothouse Fabric

GALE Pacific Solarweave® 185 (50m & 100m) – Premium Horticultural Hothouse Fabric

Solarweave® 185 is a polyethylene scrim-reinforced coated fabric, recognized as the industry benchmark for hothouse applications. With over 40 years of proven performance in demanding Australian conditions, this semi-transparent fabric is engineered to provide maximum light transmission to optimize crop yields. It offers a superior balance of toughness and strength while remaining lightweight enough for easy handling and efficient installation across various protective structures.

Best For: Professional horticultural and greenhouse applications requiring high light transmission, chemical resistance, and long-term durability in extreme sun exposure.

Key Features

• "Best in Show" Light Transmission: Specifically engineered to allow high levels of natural light, promoting faster growth and greater yields for greenhouse crops.
• Dirt-Repellent PE Coating: Features a specialized coating that resists dirt accumulation, ensuring a clean appearance and reduced maintenance over the life of the fabric.
• Exceptional Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Provides excellent durability and resistance to accidental punctures while remaining light enough for straightforward fabrication and handling.
• Advanced Weldability: Manufactured using GALE Pacific’s proprietary coating process, delivering superior weld strength and easier processing compared to standard horticultural films.
• 5-Year UV Warranty: Backed by a full 5-year warranty against UV degradation, ensuring consistent performance and protection for high-value crops.

Specifications

• Brand: GALE Pacific / Solarweave®
• Weight: 185 gsm
• Thickness: 0.20 mm
• Lengths Available: 50m | 100m
• Widths: 2.05m 
• Fabric Type: PE Scrim-Reinforced Coated Fabric
• Tensile Strength (Warp/Weft): 913 N / 731 N (per 50mm)
• Bursting Strength: 1800 kPa

Ideal For (Uses)

• Professional Greenhouses: The premier choice for gable, flat arch, sawtooth, and tunnel greenhouse configurations, including large-scale multi-span structures.
• Horticultural Protection: Optimized for hot houses and shadehouses where controlled light environments are critical for plant health.
• Crop Top Structures: Ideal for expansive crop covers that require dimensional stability and high wing-tear resistance against wind and weather.
• Protective Agricultural Covers: Trusted for a wide range of protective structures requiring chemical resistance and high hydrostatic pressure performance.