Material | Farms, Eco-Gardens | - Industry Standard: Polyethylene (non-biodegradable) - Our Base: Polyethylene - Our Advanced: Biodegradable PLA (ASTM D6400) ▲ Advanced ▲ | ▲ Advanced ▲: Fully compostable in 180 days (ASTM D6400) Industry/Our Base: Durable but non-recyclable | ▲ Advanced ▲: Higher cost (+20% vs Base) Industry/Our Base: Requires disposal planning |
Diameter | All Irrigation Systems | 16mm (ISO 6789) standard for drip tapes across all tiers | Universal compatibility with existing drip irrigation setups | No flexibility for specialized applications requiring thinner/thicker tubing |
Pressure Compensation | Sloped Farms, Greenhouses | - Industry: No compensation - Our Base: Up to 40 PSI (ISO 5678) - Our Advanced: Up to 60 PSI ▲ Advanced ▲ | ▲ Advanced ▲: Even water distribution on steep slopes Our Base: Suitable for flat to moderate terrain | Industry: Uneven watering on slopes Our Base/Advanced: Higher upfront cost vs non-compensating systems |
Biodegradability | Organic Farms, Urban Gardens | Only Our Advanced meets ASTM D6400 (breaks down in 180 days) | Reduces plastic waste in eco-sensitive environments | Shorter lifespan (3–5 years vs 10+ years for non-biodegradable) |
Installation Ease | DIY Gardening, Small-Scale Farms | - All tiers: Easy installation (under 30 mins/100m) - Our Advanced: Quick-connect fittings (ASTM F1234) ▲ Advanced ▲ | ▲ Advanced ▲: 50% faster setup vs Industry/Our Base | Requires training for advanced fittings in Base/Advanced tiers |
Application Range | Diverse Environments (Farms, Greenhouses) | - Industry: Farms only - Our Base: Farms + Gardens - Our Advanced: Farms, Gardens, Greenhouses ▲ Advanced ▲ | ▲ Advanced ▲: Versatile for hydroponics/controlled environments | Narrower use cases for Industry systems (limited to open-field agriculture) |