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FAQ: Why Use Fabrics?
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What makes Fabric Pouch plant pots a more sustainable gardening option?
Fabric Pouch plant pots used reclaimed plastic bottles that would otherwise be sent to our landfills. This not only recycled old plastic, it prevents the need for new plastic to be created, which saves petroleum and fossil fuels from being used.
What makes Fabric Pouch plant pots a better choice for healthier plants?
Fabric Pouch plant pots are more breathable and water-efficient, encouraging a more fibrous, dense root structure and preventing roots from circling. They also provide superior insulation, protecting plants against winter cold and summer heat.
– Better than black plastic
– Boosts plant growth and yields
– Fabric allows roots to breath
– Prevents roots from circling
– Pots are washable and last for multiple seasons
– Keeps plants warmer in winter & cooler in summer
– Pot allows plant to be placed outside quicker
– Saves up to a week off vegetative growth cycle
– Can be used with drip systems, overheads & hydroponic flood trays
– Reusable and washable
Can a better plant pot make a better world?
Every year, the gardening and landscaping industries use millions and millions of plastic pots that clog landfills and leach toxins into the soil, the rivers and the oceans. And each one is created out of petroleum or fossil fuels that further deplete the planet. Fabric Pouches break this cycle and encourage more sustainable gardening practices, with a lightweight, flexible, breathable plant pot made entirely from recycled materials. Fabric Pouch containers are made of a unique, fabric-like geo-textile created from reclaimed plastic fibers and recycled natural materials.
Are Fabric Pouch fabrics BPA free?
Yes. The fabrics are BPA free and do not leach toxins, they are made of the #1 PETE recycled plastic, that is used in drinking water bottles, and soda bottles.
How do the fabrics stand up to Ultra Violet light?
Fabrics are resistant to UV rays.
What Type of Stitching do we Use and Why?
The type of stitch we use is called an Industrial Lock Stitch. Our side seam stitching is nicknamed in the clothing industry as a French Stitch Seam. It will not unravel when pulled. The Industrial Lock Stitch gets its name because of its industrial use in outdoor products where unraveling is a concern for the overall wear and tear of a product. Other fabric companies use what is called an Overlock Stitch, which is used widely in the garment industry. The problem with this stitch is that it will easily unravel when pulled. This stitch is commonly used in items such as clothing where its functionality is more aesthetic than utilitarian.
Why Fabric Pots Are Superior Growing Containers Over Traditional Plastic Pots
The main reason Fabric pots are so widely used is not to create a stronger pot, but to create a better pot, the fabric provides a breathable healthy growing environment. Fabric pots, unlike traditional black plastic pots, allow water and air to flow through its structure nourishing the root of the plant. It also does not allow the plants roots to circle once they meet the resistance of the wall of the pot. Instead, through a couple of different means, the fabric causes the plant to send out new fibrous roots rather than circle and harm the plant.
What Are Other Fabric Pots Made From?
Most of the fabric pot companies use melted plastic to form fibers then create the fabric pot. This process is good and allows a good amount of air and water to pass. It is still made up completely of plastic, the air and moister passes through the netting of the fabric. The roots of the plant are either prevented from circling by either girdling (Not being able to spread the fibers apart) or by the tips of the roots penetrating into the air and causing the plant to air prune itself. Both of these effects are good, they both cause the roots not to circle but rather prune themselves. The only down side, if there is one, is that since the entire structure is made of plastic, water and moister is not retained in the fabric towards the top of the pot. Due to gravity the water will concentrate at the base of the pots.
What is Different in How the Fabric Pouch Fabric is Made Verses Other Fabric Pot Companies?
The pouch we use is made by the only Company that uses both recycled plastic fibers along with natural fibers, such as jute, vegetable fibers or bamboo. These natural fibers mixed into the netting of the fabric will retain moister much more evenly around the pot. While allowing the fabric to breath, it is also now helping in cooling down the plant in summer as well as allowing the plant to stay warm in the winter, similar to a blanket surrounding the tender roots. Due to the natural fibers within the structure the fabric will have different tensile strengths depending on the density of the fabric. Regardless of the density the pots are guaranteed to always hold the weight that is required.
How Does Our Fabric Prune Roots?
Root Pouch fabric is a mixture of PET (recycled plastic water bottles) and natural fibers that creates a mesh like surface. Once roots reach the fabric they become entangled and trapped. This signals the plant to send out new roots. Thus creating super dense, fibrous healthy root systems for plants. The fabric containers achieve a superior root system over the traditional plastic pot.
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In Closing
We believe all fabric pot companies offer a great alternative to the traditional plastic horticultural pot. Without question fabric pots offer a far better and healthier growing environment for plants and are much better for our environment.
Regarding the tensile strength of pots and the differences in stitching. The pots are designed to perform all the functions of growing the best plant possible. They are designed to have the tinsel strength that is needed while marinating a nurturing environment for the root structure. The stitching should be designed to withstand the riggers of nursery production as well as the functionality of holding up without unraveling. The main objective always is the health and appearance of the plant, not the pot itself.
Keep in mind our goal is to make the finest growing container that will produce the healthiest plants with the highest yields of any other containers on the market. Our pots can be reused over and over again with the tinsel strength and holding capabilities that our growers demand.
You cannot find a better quality pot on the market.
