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D u P ont ™ P lantex ® P latinium : your most reliable ally
against invasive weeds
DuPont™ Plantex® Platinium: your most
reliable ally against invasive weeds
Japanese knotweed, couch grass, giant
reed, giant hogweed, marestail, horsetail,
Himalayan balsam… the list of aggressive
neophytes and all the expensive and
ecological damage they can cause can
seem like a nightmare. But landscaping
professionals can rest easy: newly optimised
Plantex® Platinium delivers the long-lasting
resistance required, without the need for
toxic herbicides or mowing.
A high-performance landscaping fabric that
has been thoroughly and extensively tested,
DuPont™ Plantex® Platinium now has further
enhanced manufacturing technology for
even greater protection. Plantex® Platinium
forms a highly-effective, chemical-free barrier
A complete solution from DuPont
Experts appreciate the complex challenges of eradicating Japanese
knotweed. Thus, DuPont has combined a premium offering of advanced
products and expertise into a complete solution to the nuisance of
invasive plants. This consists of: Plantex® Platinium to control the
plants above ground, plus Plantex® RootProtector and Plantex®
RootBarrier to confine the root and rhizomic systems, together
with a clear-cut installation guide to ensure that adjacent runs
will be impenetrable to unwanted roots. Only by working with such
comprehensive products and guidelines can invasive plants be beaten.
against weed penetration, while also being
permeable to air and water and so enhancing
soil health and stability. Easy to install,
Plantex® Platinium offers very high tensile
strength and comes in two convenient widths
for a variety of site areas and needs.
Proven performance against
invasive weeds
Invented and manufactured by DuPont,
Plantex® Platinium has undergone numerous
and rigorous tests by the company’s Research
& Development team. Over several years and
in natural environments, it has demonstrated
powerful resistance to weed penetration,
while observations in the field have led to
further improvements in its manufacture and
application.
“DuPont originally developed Plantex®
Platinium with a special focus on Japanese
Knotweed, to address the increasing problem
of invasive weeds spreading across Europe,”
The Future is bright for Solar Farms
Alongside this typical-use offering, DuPont now also offers a specialised
version of the fabric called Plantex® Platinium Solar. This product
is dedicated to uncovered applications such as solar farms, or other
such sensitive technical installations, where weed control presents
particular challenges or can cause safety issues. Plantex® Platinium
Solar can be left uncovered under UV radiation for 8 years according
to the limited product warranty, thus reducing both installation costs
and maintenance in the long run.
explains Carl Festré, EMEA Marketing
Manager, Typar® and Plantex®, “the next
phase has been to optimise and diversify the
product, tailoring it carefully to more specific
requirements or applications.”
For further product information:
www.plantexpro.dupont.com