TopTex 200 g/m²  Compost Protection Cover – 50m Roll

Premium non-woven polypropylene fabric, engineered specifically to shield compost piles from rain. wind, UV and temperature extremes.

Key Features

• Water-shedding & breathable – exterior repels rain while interior allows moisture vapour and heat to escape, preventing waterlogging and anaerobic rot.
• UV-stabilised polypropylene – robust, fibrous construction resistant UV degradation; typical lifespan: 3-5 years (often up to 10 in mild climates)
• High tear strength & weatherproof – engineered to withstand wind, temperature swings, and surface abrasion.
• Optimal weight – 200 g/m² thickness balances durability with handling ease; suitable for sloped piles (>45°) to maintain runoff.

Benefits for You

• Promotes aerobic storage – breathability fosters oxygen exchange, reducing anaerobic breakdown and unpleasant odours
• Protects material quality – shields against moisture, UV, and wind, preserving compost
• Extends storage life – reduces moisture-induced spoilage and leaching
• Cost-effective & sustainable – reusable over multiple seasons; recyclable polypropylene fabric

Technical Specs

Roll Length – 50m

Weight – 200g/m

Material – UV-stabilised polypropylene (non-woven)

Expected UV lifespan – 3-5 (10+ in favorable conditions)

Ideal for covering:

• Wood-chip piles & bark mulch
• Firewood/log stacks
• Compost heaps (Multi-application fabric)

Why choose Toptex?

1. Balanced protection – Unlike plastic tarps that trap moisture and spoils loads, Toptex maintains airflow while blocking rain

2. Durability proven in field tests – Designed to withstand repeated use, temperature variations, and outdoor exposure for several harvest cycles

3. Economical per-season cost – Re-usability and reduced spoilage lower total storage costs; recyclable at end of life.

Usage Tips

• Unroll fabric directly over compost heap; slope sides to enable runoff.
• Secure with gravel bags, weights or fixing pins to prevent uplift.
• Easily lifted for pile inspection or turning; replace when fabric shows significant wear.

Want to know more?

• Download leaflets about Toptex^® Crop Protection Fabric, Fixing Pins and typical applications for Toptex.
• Contact us via email or call 01691 671496 for further advice or to request a sample of Toptex^® fabric and a literature pack.

Shipping:

• Shipped nationwide from Agritel Packaging Supplies in Oswestry, Shropshire; local customers are welcome to call in and collect.
• Shipped via next working day courier.