Material Composition | Outdoor gardening, humid environments | Industry Standard: Stainless steel (ASTM A240, 1.2mm thickness) Our Base: HDPE plastic with anti-corrosion coating (ASTM D3487, 500hr salt spray test) Our Advanced: Reinforced polycarbonate (ASTM D790, 80MPa flexural strength) | ▲ Lighter than metal (Base: 20% lighter; Advanced: 30% lighter) Resists rust and UV degradation | ▲ Base: Lower load capacity (5kg vs. metal’s 10kg) Advanced: 7kg (still lighter than metal) |
Ergonomic Handle Design | Prolonged use, arthritis-friendly gardening | Industry Standard: Straight handles (ISO 9235 compliance optional) Our Base: Contoured grip (ISO 9235 certified, 25% less hand strain) Our Advanced: Textured, non-slip surface (EN 1389:2017, 40% less strain) | ▲ Reduces fatigue during extended tasks Improved grip in wet conditions | ▲ Base: Limited adjustability Advanced: Adjustable angle (15° tilt) |
Tool Versatility | Propagation, transplanting, weeding | Industry Standard: Single-function tools (e.g., trowel only) Our Base: 3-in-1 kit (dibber, hole punch, weeder) ▲ Our Advanced: 5-in-1 kit (+soil aerator, bulb planter) | ▲ Cuts storage space by 50% Cost-effective for multi-task gardening | ▲ Base: Narrower tool diameter (12mm vs. Advanced’s 15mm for heavy soil) |
Chemical Resistance | Chemical-heavy gardens (e.g., pesticide use) | Industry Standard: Uncoated metal (prone to corrosion) Our Base: Coated finish withstands 50+ chemical exposures (ASTM D543) ▲ Our Advanced: Triple-layer coating (ASTM D3295, 200+ exposures) | ▲ Resists pesticide corrosion Easy cleanup (soap and water) | ▲ Base: Not recommended for acidic soils Advanced: Compatible with all pH levels |
Weight & Portability | Travel gardening, balcony gardens | Industry Standard: Metal tools (avg. 500g per tool) Our Base: 250g per tool (ISO 3801: 285 GSM material) ▲ Our Advanced: Hollow-core design (200g, same strength) | ▲ 50% lighter than metal Easy to carry in portable kits | ▲ Base: Thinner handles may fatigue in rocky soil Advanced: Reinforced core maintains rigidity |
Noise Level | Urban gardening, quiet environments | Industry Standard: Metal clinking (45 dBA) Our Base: Plastic reduces noise to 38 dBA (IEC 61672) ▲ Our Advanced: Soft-tip ends (32 dBA, quieter than whisper) | ▲ Ideal for early mornings/late evenings Minimal disturbance to plants | ▲ Base: Slightly louder in gravel Advanced: Silenced even in hard soil |