Material
Bamboo fiber + PBAT + a trace amount of PLA. Breaks down naturally in the soil and composts.
Degradation Cycle
Starts to crack after a 90-day induction period and fully degrades within 365 days.
Specifications
Width, thickness, and color made to order.
Bamboo Fiber Fully Biodegradable
Black Mulch Film
90-day induction period; fully degrades within 365 days
- Strength close to that of conventional PE mulch film.
- Breaks down into organic matter in the soil.
- The black surface blocks light to keep weeds down, and the film itself breathes well.
- Reduces evaporation, evens out day and night temperatures, and helps fruit build up sugar.
Bamboo Fiber Fully Biodegradable
Silver-Black Mulch Film
90-day induction period; fully degrades within 365 days
- The silver side reflects UV light, which helps keep aphids, thrips, and other pests away.
- Reflected light helps fruit color evenly, so more of the harvest is marketable.
- The black side reduces evaporation, evens out day and night temperatures, and helps fruit build up sugar.
- Good for strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, and other crops that color better with reflected light.
Fully Compostable
No need to remove it; it breaks down on its own after the season
Holds Moisture & Warmth
Improves water-use efficiency by 20% or more
Weed Control
Cuts weed biomass by 70% or more
Documents Available
Compostability and degradation test reports available on request
| Feature | Our Mulch Film | PE Mulch Film |
|---|---|---|
| Removal | No removal needed; it turns brittle and composts | Must be removed by hand or machine |
| Breakdown | Composts fully, leaving very little behind | Does not degrade; fragments stay in the soil |
| Weeds / Moisture | Excellent | Good |
| Overall Cost | Saves the labor of removal and disposal | Cheaper film, but higher costs later |
Bamboo Fiber Mulch Film · Product Deck
No need to pick it up after harvest. Just till it into the soil.
Our mulch film deck covers degradation evidence, cost comparisons, and certifications.
Degradation Cycle
Fully Biodegradable Life Cycle
Under natural conditions, our bamboo fiber material breaks down fully into water and CO₂. After composting, what remains can serve as organic fertilizer, completing a natural cycle.
Fully Biodegradable
Life Cycle
01
Bamboo & other
bio-based raw materials
02
Made into fully
biodegradable masterbatch
03
Blown into
biodegradable mulch film
04
Returns to the soil
composts into organic matter
Degradation Process
Five Stages of Degradation
Starts to crack after a 90-day induction period and fully degrades within 365 days
01
Induction
Within about 90 days of laying, tiny pinholes start to form on the surface, though the film still looks almost unchanged. UV light from the sun has already started the breakdown, setting up the cracking stage.
02
Cracking
Clear cracks appear, with about 20 or more small fissures per centimeter. Water and air can now pass through the film, so rain and air reach the soil, which is good for the crop.
03
Fracturing
The cracks keep widening and the film loses most of its strength, tearing easily when pulled. Soil microbes start breaking down the material in earnest, and the film begins to fall apart quickly.
04
Fragments
The film breaks into small pieces, the largest about 10 × 10 cm. Rain and soil organisms keep breaking them down further. There is no need to pick them up; they keep degrading on their own.
05
Film-Free
Within 365 days the film is almost entirely gone, with very little left. It ultimately breaks down into water, CO₂, and organic matter and returns to the soil.
Scallion Field Comparison
No film or worn-out film (control)
Scallion field: bare soil, uneven growth
With our compostable mulch film
Scallion field: even growth, less labor
🎥 Field Videos
From laying to breakdown: the full field record
From laying to breakdown: the full field record
Field footage of our bamboo fiber fully biodegradable mulch film, following the whole process from laying and planting to the film cracking and returning to the soil. No removal is needed before tilling.