Canope F4

Canope F4 is a temporary, biodegradable and biobased greenhouse shading coating that protects crops against excess light and heat for about 4 months. It breaks down gradually over the season and therefore needs no cleaning.

The shading rate depends on how much water Canope F4 is diluted with, from 32% to 50%. Canope F4 is built on a patented natural resin technology made from modified starch, biobased at more than 80%. It goes onto any greenhouse type and is mainly used for ornamentals and leafy vegetables.

Temporary protection

Biodegradable and biobased

Made from modified starch

Any greenhouse type

No cleaning needed

Canope F4 protects the whole season, then breaks down naturally

Canope F4 limits excess light and brings the temperature down inside the greenhouse, which lowers crop stress and keeps the climate steady. Canope F4 is a temporary, biodegradable and biobased coating that breaks down gradually.

It is used for ornamentals and leaf vegetables grown in greenhouses.

Canope F4 is built on a natural resin made from modified corn starch, biobased at more than 80%. It must be diluted with water before spraying and can be applied manually, by machine, by drone or by helicopter.

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Biodegradable and biobased coating

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Gradual breakdown

The coating breaks down gradually over time, depending on the weather conditions.

Canope F4 is a liquid shading coating for greenhouses, biobased at more than 80% and biodegradable under OECD guideline 301F. It is supplied in 20 kg buckets and 1,400 kg IBCs. Compatible with glass, acrylate, polycarbonate and plastic film, it is for professional use only.

Application is done manually, by machine, by drone or by helicopter. Canope F4 is diluted with clean water before spraying, for a total of 1,500 L of mix per hectare in manual application.

8 buckets and 1,388 L of water gives 32% net shading
12 buckets and 1,332 L of water gives 38% net shading
18 buckets and 1,248 L of water gives 50% net shading

We recommend applying Canope F4 in the following conditions:

An outside temperature between 7 and 30 °C
A wind speed below 2 m/s (7 km/h)
For fast drying: relative humidity (RH) < 80%
Do not apply Canope F4 to a wet surface or when rain is forecast within 12 hours

Canope F4 breaks down gradually over the season and calls for no cleaning at the end of the cycle. The roof recovers its light transmission when the crop needs all available light. That natural breakdown comes from the biodegradable formula of the coating.

Eclipse F4

Temporary coating against heat and light, for a period of 2 to 4 months, with no cleaning needed at the end of the season.

Eclipse F2

Temporary coating against heat and light, for a period of up to 2 months, with no cleaning needed at the end of the season.

Eclipse F6

Temporary coating against heat and light, for a period of 4 to 6 months, with no cleaning needed at the end of the season.

Eclipse LD

Long-lasting coating against heat and light, suitable for every type of greenhouse.

Topclear ECO

Ecocert-certified cleaner for long-lasting shading and diffusion coatings.

WHY SUDLAC

The greenhouse shading specialist since 1959

At Sudlac, we have been developing quality greenhouse shading coatings for more than 65 years, protecting crops by optimising the incoming natural light. Our products help growers protect their crops and their greenhouses from excess light and heat, in order to optimise their production.

Sudlac is recognised worldwide for its reliability and the quality of its coatings. Innovation and sustainability sit at the heart of the brand and keep widening the range of solutions for real-world situations. More than 70% of our distributors have been working with us for 10 years or more.

Our teams are there to adapt the coatings to each individual situation. That close-to-the-field support is what allows us to advise you better every time.

Frequently asked questions

Canope F4 is a temporary, biodegradable and biobased greenhouse shading coating, built on the patented Sudlac natural resin technology made from modified corn starch. The grower adjusts the number of buckets to reach the shading rate wanted. The coating protects crops for about 4 months, then breaks down naturally. No cleaning is needed at the end of the season.

Canope F4 protects ornamentals and leaf vegetables grown in greenhouses. It suits productions that want effective protection together with a biobased formulation.

The shading rate is chosen at dilution, before spraying. Three reference dilutions cover 32%, 38% and 50% net shading, with 8, 12 or 18 buckets per hectare in manual application. The spraying liquid is prepared with clean water: 1,200 litres per hectare for machine application, 1,500 litres per hectare for manual application.

Canope F4 is applied on the outside of any greenhouse type, as well as on tunnels. The coating suits glass, acrylate, polycarbonate and plastic film.

Application is done manually, by machine, by drone or by helicopter, on a clean and dry roof. The dilution rate and the sprayed volume are adjusted to the chosen method, the greenhouse type and the climate.

No. Canope F4 breaks down gradually over the season, depending on weather conditions. The natural resin made from modified starch is biodegradable and breaks down gradually.

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