Pioneers of the biggest concentration of greenhouses in europe Since 1976, Almería has evolved into a major greenhouse area for fruit and vegetable cultivation and Sotrafa has been one of its pioneers. Its factory was the first to be installed in the area. Since then the greenhouse crop area has increased dramatically together with the quality and variety of plastics in SOTRAFA. It is no coincidence that its range of plastics is the largest in Europe.

Research and development in all fields The Avant-Garde agriculture presents new questions daily. Our challenge comes from striving to find new answers and solutions on a constant basis. For that reason the Research and Development Department is so important to SOTRAFA. This is where the solutions come from, which make our films a more efficient tool as far as new cultivation techniques are concerned. Fast innovators In order to make specialised films we need a very specific technology. Sotrafa has always been a pioneer in this field keeping abreast of new changes. Investing in Multilayer Co-extrusion...

Greenhouses and Tunnels Films With Thermic proper ties TRC RANGE Thermic films with Eva/Eba copolymers, manufactured using multilayer co-extrusion systems in different thickness, enhance the properties of the film with the correct application of raw material in each layer. The TRC Range can be Diffused (D) or Transparent (T), White (H) or Yellow (N). ••Great mechanical properties, combining the properties of Eva/Eba copolymers and those of LDPE, LLDPE and metallocenes. ••Good resistance to ageing, manufactured with the assurance of good durability. ••High global transmission of visible light...

PLASTERMIC RANGE Thermic films, with LDPE base, Diffused (D), in White (H) or Yellow (N) colour, manufactured in multilayer coextrusion system and different thicknesses. ••Very good mechanical properties and excellent resistance to ageing and degradation for solar radiation or chemical attacks. ••High global transmission of visible light. Very good luminosity inside the greenhouse. ••High light diffusion, avoiding shadows and allowing equal distribution of light across the crop, thus increasing yield. ••Optimum thermo-isolating effect, avoiding night cooling and risk of frost. ••Recommended for...

Greenhouses and Tunnels Films Without Thermic proper ties ASTER RANGE Non thermic film, with LDPE base, manufactured in multilayer co-extrusion system and different thickness. The Aster range could be Diffused (D) or Transparent (T) in White (H) or Yellow (N) colour. ••High resistance to solar degradation and high temperatures. ••Excellent mechanical resistance, giving an optimum performance against external conditions such as wind, rain, hail, etc.. Specific Product ASTER SUPRA Non thermic film, with LDPE base, Diffused and Hals, manufactured in multilayer co-extrusion system and different thicknesses....

Small and Medium Tunnels SOTRAFORCE RANGE Complete range films for Small and Medium Tunnels as protective cover for crops, manufactured in multilayer co-extrusion system and different thicknesses. The range could be Non thermic: Sotraforce NT and Sotraforce NT UV (reinforced with UV stabilizers), and the Thermic range, manufactured from Eva copolymers and adapting the thermicity to the crops zone: Sotraforce DH (Diffused-Hals) and Sotraforce TH (Transparent-Hals). ••Avoids heat loss particularly at night. Designed for small and medium tunnels, as crops protection getting a favoured climatology...

Double Covers Films Specific Product DC- DOUBLE COVERS Multilayer co-extrusion films, manufactured from Eva and/or Eba copolymers, with thicknesses starting from 40 microns. This film has been designed for small tunnels, double greenhouse covers and floating cover. •• Excellent transmission of visible light without hardly any diffusion. •• It reduces the oscillation of the temperature of the greenhouse during the day and night creating an optimum thermic level, avoiding vegetative stress. •• Greater thermic protection of the crop inside the greenhouse during the winter. •• Excellent mechanical...

Mulching SOTRAFILM RANGE Sotrafilms range are multilayer co-extrusion films, manufactured in base to LDPE, LLDPE (lineal) or both, and different thicknesses depending on the application required. Mulching technique is designed to protect crops and soil against damaging atmospheric agents, which can dry the ground, cause crop and fruit deterioration and rid the earth of useful nutrients, necessary for the development of plants. ••Excellent mechanical properties and resistance to tearing. ••Gives higher yields and earlier crops. ••Sotrafilm range could be available with anticondensation agents,...

SOTRAFILM NG (BLACK) Multilayer co-extrusion film, manufactured from LDPE and LLDPE and several thicknesses. •• The blockage to solar light transmission prevents weed growth. •• Increases considerably precocity and production. •• The black additive allows a longer duration of the film. SOTRAFILM BN (BLACK/WHITE) Black and White film of LDPE and LLDPE manufactured in multilayer co-extrusion system and different thicknesses. •• The black blocks the solar light transmissions, preventing weed growth. •• Gives high yield and earlier crops. The white face reflects solar radiations, providing an extra...

Disinfection DS - SPECIAL DISINFECTION Multilayer co-extrusion film manufactured in thicknesses between 25 and 37,5 microns, for chemical disinfection, which includes barrier agents which makes the film more impermeable. ••Prevents loss of gases, thus improving costs. ••It avoids risk of intoxication inside the greenhouse and chemical attacks to covers. ••Greater mechanical resistance to tearing. ••Suitable for aggressive chemical fumigation. Multilayer co-extrusion film manufactured in thicknesses between 30 and 50 microns, for the disinfection of agricultural land using the technique of solarization....