Presented to; Presented by;

Muhammad Nasir
Dr. Rashid Masood Muhammad Zeeshan
Nafees Azghar
Abrar Husain
Muslim Rehman
Muhammad Ahsan
Human basic needs
Food
Clothing
Shelter
Technical textile
Technical performance and functional properties Classified
according to end use
Agro textiles
Application of textile materials in the agriculture field
Special textiles that are manufactured for agricultural
applications

The four sectors combined together are popularly called as

Agrotech sector

Agriculture
Horticulture
Forestry
Fishing
 Resistance to solar-radiation
Resistance to ultraviolet radiation
Biodegradability
High potential to retain water
Protection property
Major Functions are;
Protective function(birds, insects, environment)
Mechanical Functions(rain, hail, animals,
durability)
Exchange (moisture, air)
 Weather resistance
Resistance to micro-organisms
Stable construction
Light Weight
Resistance to solar radiation
Long service life
Biodegradability
Water conservation
 Shade net
Windshield
Bird protection net
Crop covers/ Anti-frost covers
Root ball net
Anti-Insect Nets
Harvesting Nets
Mulch Mats/Ground Covers
 Anti-Hail Nets
Fishing Nets
Turf Reinforcement/Protection Nets
Pallet Net Covers
Plant Nets
Woven Sacks/Bags
Leno Bags
Primarily used for reducing light intensity and
effective heat during day time to crops grown under it.
Properties requirement;
Shade factor
UV stability
Resistance to temperature
Durable
Color fastness
Light weight
Stable construction
 Wind Shield are used for the protection of crops,
small trees and plants from strong winds.
Properties requirement;
UV stabilized
Loop line to hold the net toward the wind
Strength
Low Porosity
High weight and thickness
 Bird protection nets are use to protect crops and fruits from birds.
Properties requirement;
Abrasion resistance
High pore size to permit movement of bees and keeps least shadow
Permits free movement of air so that harmful fungi may not grow
Ultra-light fabrics & around 25 to 40 GSM
Tough
Durable
Tear resistant
Low shade percentage of 20%
Crop covers is used to generate an outstanding micro
atmosphere for seed germination and seedling growth
and protect against cold atmosphere.
Properties requirement;
May increase temperature
Strength against rain and hail
Resistance to solar radiation
Water conservation
Light weight
Elongation up to 70%
 A root ball plant is prepared for planting with soil
adhering to their roots.
Properties requirement;
Flexibility
High pore size for water passage
Tensile Strength
Simple, so it can easily be changed
Biodegradable
 Harvesting nets are used to collect the fruits falling
from a tree.
Properties requirement;
Elasticity
Soft
Low impact
Tear resistant
Temperature-resistant from -30C to +70C
UV-stabilized
Light weight
 Mulching is defined as covering up of soil around
plants to preserve soil moisture, reduce nutrient loss
and in weed control.
Properties requirement;
Water conservation
Water permeable
Insulation from environmental parameters
Biodegradable
Sun block
 Anti-hail nets are generally used to guard the crops
from hails in hail prone areas.
Properties requirement;
Strong
Flexible
Low weight
UV stabilized
High porosity for low level of shade
Fishing nets are used for marine and inland fishing by
fisherman, fishing trawlers and boats.
Properties requirement;
High tensile strength
High knot breaking strength
High abrasion resistance
Low drag resistance
High tear strength
Transparent/ Invisible in water
 A Turf Reinforcement Net help in grass seedlings
germinate and grow in a uniformly strong structure.
Properties requirement;
Strong
Long service life
Non biodegradable
Flexible
 Pallet net covers are used for safe transportation of
fruits and vegetables to the market individual boxes
and then in large mesh nets on pallets to prevent up
down and sliding.
Properties requirement;
High tensile strength
High tenacity
Elasticity
Strong
 An Anti-Insect Net is a net that is placed over
greenhouse openings to prevent flying insect and pests
from entering growing areas.
Properties requirement;
Low Porosity
Environmental friendly
Bio-compatibility
Light weight
Resistance to solar radiation
 It is used to kept away fruits from the damp soil by
allowing them to grow through vertical or tiered nets in
order to protect fruits from decay.
Properties requirement;
Lightweight
Flexible
Rough
Tear resistance
UV stabilized
Resistance to bacteria, chemical agents and mould
 PP woven bags are largely used in storing and
transporting agricultural products such as aquatic
products, feeds, fruits, vegetables, etc.
Properties requirement

Durable dont degrade when we

Resistant to tearing.
Bags allow the contents to breath until air dried.
Better burst strength
High Tensile Strength
Light Weight
Low Cost
Moisture resistant
Excellent Air Permeability