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Our three product lines for better vegetation are Lite-Net, BlueLite-Net und Lite-Strip.

Many years of proven performance in drainage mats made of geotextiles are the basis of our Lite-Drain products. These environmentally friendly and high-strength geotextiles/nonwovens consist of long-lasting polypropylene or biologically degradable raw material such as wood fiber and PLA. As these nonwovens contain up to approx. 90% open and interconnected voids, they can transmit air and water very well, keep the surrounding soil moist and aerated and also serve as water storage system.

Many new application possibilities and immense advantages result from its innovative design as a net (Lite-Net) or in strips (Lite-Strip).

These Lite-Drain products – according to your requirements – are available indifferent sizes, colors and materials.

Lite-Net

Lite-Net is a non-woven mesh material with excellent aeration and irrigation properties. The nets can be stretched to increase their size up to 4-5 times and easily covered with soil; in some places they may be even lifted up to the surface. There the Lite-Nets absorb air and water in order to spread it most quickly and extensively at root level.

For slope greening the net holds in moisture and can be installed directly at the surface. The extremely flexible net adapts perfectly to the surface, encourages plant growth and improves erosion control.

BlueLite-Net

The active BlueLite-Net irrigation system has been developed for a water-saving and cost-effective subsurface irrigation of sports fields, green roofs, city trees, slopes and lawns. BlueLite-Net consists of an irrigation pipe * 1 with a non-woven covering *2 placed along it which feeds the water into a nonwoven distribution net (Lite-Net) *3 which spreads water extensively and consistently at the root level (fig. 1). The voluminous non-woven net consists up to 90% of interconnected voids where water can be saved and transmitted perfectly.

The non-woven covering protects the holes of the tube against root penetration and plugging through soil fines. Furthermore, the non-woven covering multiplies the water/soil contact surface area by a thousand!

The active subsurface irrigation system blocks evaporation, felting or surface waterlogging. Irrigation is possible at any time and non-stop, even when the area is in use. Due to the open and flexible structure of the net no barriers exist, so plant roots may grow through the net or anchor themselves around it. Therefore 100% of the water retained in the non-woven net (according to the version up to 10l/ m²) is disposable for the plants. BlueLite-Net can be installed in the soil at any required depth – perfectly adjusted to the relevant plants and either in undulating or multilayer design.

The roots can be supplied with water and air even during the initial phase or with a plant mix.

Key Advantages:

Extensive distribution of water without evaporation
Simple installation at any soil depth
Cost-effective and long-lasting
Retains water without restricting roots
Reduced water consumption up to 70%
Tube protection

Lite-Strips

The usually 7 and 12 cm long Lite-Strips mainly act as a water storage system. These thick nonwoven strips are mixed into the soil (at 2-20% of volume depending on the application). Up to 90% of the Lite-Strips volume can be filled with water to help plants survive long drought periods with less Irrigation. Lite-Strips reduce weight for roof greening compared to conventional materials such as expanded clay beads.

LongLite-Strip can be cut off very easily from a roll (e.g. 4 cm width, 10 m long) in any length and put into the soil as excellent water storage.

For aerating lawns, strips are inserted vertically underground to discharge water and air from the surface into the subsoil. This process reduces the roots’ felting so they grow at a deeper level. This innovative technology of aeration offers long-lasting benefits.

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