Frost Cloth – 2.0m x 100m Commercial Roll (30GSM)

The 2.0m x 100m Frost Cloth is a professional-grade thermal shield designed to safeguard crops, nurseries, and garden beds from the damaging effects of frost. At 30GSM, this fabric offers a perfect balance of lightweight handling and effective thermal insulation. It functions by trapping the earth's natural radiant heat during the night, potentially increasing the temperature beneath the cover by 2°C to 5°C. This protection is vital for extending the growing season and ensuring the survival of sensitive species during cold snaps.

Engineered for durability in the Australian climate, this frost cloth is UV stabilised to prevent degradation from sun exposure. The breathable material allows for essential gas exchange and light penetration, ensuring that plants do not overheat or suffer from moisture buildup while covered. For optimal performance, the cloth should be suspended using hoops or a frame to create a protective "air buffer" between the fabric and the foliage, preventing direct cold transfer.

Key Features and Benefits

• Effective Thermal Barrier: Retains nighttime ground heat to raise ambient temperatures by up to 5°C, providing a critical safety margin during light to moderate frosts.
• Lightweight & High Coverage: The 2.0-metre width provides excellent coverage for wider garden beds and nursery rows without putting excessive weight on support structures.
• Promotes a Healthy Microclimate: Allows air, light, and moisture to pass through, maintaining a balanced environment that discourages rot and fungus.
• UV Stabilised & Chemical Resistant: Built to last multiple seasons, this fabric is resistant to common garden chemicals and will not rot or decay when exposed to moisture.
• Versatile Fabrication: The non-fray design is easy to cut to length with standard scissors and can be sewn to create custom-shaped covers or "frost bags" for individual specimen plants.

Technical Specifications

• Width: 2.00 Metres
• Length: 100 Metres
• Weight: 30GSM
• Material: UV Stabilised Non-Woven Polypropylene
• Thermal Gain: 2°C to 5°C (depending on conditions)

Installation & Best Practice

To ensure your plants receive the highest level of protection, follow these installation guidelines:

• Avoid Direct Contact: Suspension is key. Use garden hoops, stakes, or wire frames to keep the cloth above the plants. Frost cloth touching wet leaves can lead to "bridge-freezing," where the leaf tissue freezes to the fabric.
• Seal the Edges: Use ground pegs, timber sleepers, or sandbags to secure the edges to the ground. This traps the rising warmth from the soil inside the "tent" structure.
• Daytime Management: Because the 30GSM fabric is light-permeable, it can often be left on during cold days. However, if a warm, sunny day follows a frost, check that temperatures under the cloth do not rise excessively.

Ideal Applications

• Broadacre Vegetable Rows: Protecting leafy greens, brassicas, and strawberries over large areas.
• Nursery Staging: Covering young tubestock and tropical varieties on greenhouse benches or outdoor pads.
• Orchards & Small Trees: Wrapping the canopies of young citrus or stone fruit trees to protect early blossoms and new growth.
• Landscape Projects: Temporary protection for newly installed frost-sensitive hedges or ornamental displays.

FAQs

Is 30GSM thick enough for heavy frost?
30GSM is ideal for light to moderate frosts. For areas prone to extreme sub-zero temperatures or heavy black frosts, you may consider double-layering the cloth or opting for our heavier 50GSM version.

Can I water through the frost cloth?
Yes. The material is porous, so rain and overhead irrigation will permeate the fabric. However, it is best to water during the day so the foliage is dry before temperatures drop at night.

How many seasons will it last?
With proper care and storage (keeping it clean and dry in the off-season), this UV-stabilised cloth is designed to be reusable for many years.

Where is this product manufactured?
This high-quality Frost Cloth is a standard-setting product designed to meet the rigorous demands of the Australian horticultural industry.