Material Type | Hydroponic systems needing non-toxic materials | Industry: Standard plastic (PET) | Our Base: PP plastic with non-toxic coating (ASTM D7263 compliant) | Our Advanced: PP + biodegradable coating (ASTM D6400 compliant) ▲▲ (▲▲: 2x faster biodegradation vs Base) |
| | | Safe for water systems, chemical resistance (ASTM D543) | Base: Not fully biodegradable ▲ Advanced: May degrade in prolonged UV exposure |
Drainage System | Systems requiring efficient water flow | Industry: 10 perforations/cm² (basic mesh) | Our Base: 12 perforations/cm² (ISO 14253) ▲ (▲: 20% more drainage) | Our Advanced: 15 perforations/cm² + tapered base ▲▲▲ (▲▲▲: 50% faster drainage vs Industry) |
| | | Prevents waterlogging, promotes root aeration | Advanced: Requires deeper reservoirs for optimal use |
Weight | Portable or space-constrained setups | Industry: 80g (standard plastic pots) | Our Base: 50g (30% lighter) ▲▲ (▲▲: 30% lighter than Industry) | Our Advanced: 40g (40% lighter) ▲▲▲ (▲▲▲: 50% lighter than Industry) |
| | | Easy handling, reduces shipping costs | Lightweight may compromise stability in windy outdoor use |
Durability | Long-term hydroponic installations | Industry: 500 bending cycles (ASTM D882) | Our Base: 800 bending cycles ▲▲ (▲▲: 60% stronger than Industry) | Our Advanced: 1,200 bending cycles ▲▲▲ (▲▲▲: 140% stronger than Industry) |
| | | Cost-effective over time, reduces replacement needs | Advanced: Higher upfront cost |
Biodegradability | Eco-conscious gardening projects | Industry: Non-biodegradable plastic | Our Base: Partially biodegradable (30% compostable) ▲ (▲: 30% reduction in landfill waste) | Our Advanced: Fully compostable in 180 days (ASTM D6400) ▲▲▲ (▲▲▲: 100% biodegradable vs Industry) |
| | | Reduces environmental impact | Advanced: Slightly reduced durability compared to non-biodegradable options |
Customization | Diverse plant growth stages | Industry: 2 fixed sizes (4", 8") | Our Base: 3 sizes (3", 6", 12") ▲ (▲: 50% more size options) | Our Advanced: 5 sizes + modular stacking ▲▲▲ (▲▲▲: 150% more adaptability vs Industry) |
| | | Flexibility for seedlings to mature plants | Advanced: Requires additional accessories for modular use |