…our innovative way of shipping invertebrates during winter, in a nutshell. Is this the ultimate solution?
Introduction and a little history
The triple frost protection consists of a special fabric (non-woven polypropylene), an air-tight EPS box and a heat pack. The combination of those three guarantees for a frost-free delivery, even in temperatures down to – 6°C Celsius.
It all started 5 years ago when we were investigating various methods to ship house plant cuttings frost-free during winter. We have tried several other methods and we found this to be the most efficient and also cost-friendly.
How does it work?
Non-woven polypropylene provides effective frost protection despite being permeable to air.
Insulation Layer
✔️ Heat Retention: This special fabric creates an insulating layer around the plastic containers. While it allows air to flow, it also traps heat radiating from the heat pack, which helps maintain a more stable temperature for the invertebrates.
✔️ Reduced Heat Loss: The fabric slows down the heat loss at night, preventing drastic temperature drops that can harm sensitive invertebrates.
Moisture Management
✔️ Condensation Control: The fabric can capture moisture from the air, creating a humid microclimate underneath. This is both protecting the invertebrates from frost and it also protects from desiccation during drought.
Lightweight and Flexible
✔️ Adaptable Coverage: Being lightweight, this fabric can be easily wrapped around the plastic containers.
Conclusion : is this the ultimate solution?
We have tried other materials but they were not breathable. After exhaustive research we have found – so far – this triple frost protection to be the most effective solution with amazing results in protecting invertebrates from frost.
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ℹ️ Frost and heat protection options
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