Frost, Hail & Rain Cloth
Safeguard Your Crops Season to Season
Ritex offers a complete range of protective textiles designed to reduce crop loss and maximise yield during unpredictable weather events. Our range includes solutions for frost, hail, and rain protection—each developed to meet the needs of commercial growers, nurseries, and home gardeners across New Zealand
Frost Protection
Frost Cloth & Cover Bags – Lightweight, Breathable Crop Protection
Protect young plants, saplings, and seedlings from early-season cold snaps with Ritex’s nonwoven polypropylene frost cloth and frost cover bags. Designed to create a stable, insulating microclimate, these covers trap warmth and moisture while allowing essential light, air, and water to pass through.
Where Ritex stands apart is in the availability of extra-wide 16m frost cloth rolls—a game-changing option for large-scale growers. While many suppliers offer only narrow widths, Ritex’s 16m width allows for faster application, fewer joins, and more consistent protection across wider rows or blocks.
Material: 40gsm Nonwoven Polypropylene -Soft, breathable and lightweight – gentle on young plants
UV Protection: Maximum inhibitor applied
Colour: White
Sizes: Frost Cover Bags: 1m × 1.5m | Frost Cloth Rolls: 3.4m × 200m, 16m × 100m (ex-stock)
Reusable: Suitable for orchards, nurseries, and home gardens
Indent Options: Other sizes available on request (10–12 week lead time, MOQs apply)
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Freight nationwide additional or collection available from Nelson warehouse.
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Freight nationwide additional or collection available from Nelson warehouse.
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Freight nationwide additional or collection available from Nelson warehouse.
10% discount when purchasing five rolls or more.
Other sizes price on enquiry.
Hail Protection
Diamond-Knit Hail Netting – Strength Meets Coverage
Defend your crops against hail damage with strong, flexible netting available in a range of mesh sizes and deniers. Built to reduce bruising, impact damage, and crop loss.
Mesh: 9mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm
Denier: 450D–700D
Lengths: 300m standard or custom on request
Colours: White or Black
Construction: Diamond mesh with two cross threads
Available ex-stock NZ or forward order.
Rain Protection
Rain Protection Cloth – Engineered for Cherry Growers
This UV-stabilised cloth is made from woven polypropylene tapes so it shields cherry crops from rainfall-related cracking and spoilage.
Widths: 400cm, 520cm, 600cm
Weight: 525gsm
Roll Length: 100m (or custom)
Construction: 1500D, 10×10/in
UV-stabilised for orchard durability
Indent orders only—supply available on firm enquiry.
Dual Rain + Bird Protection Nets
Dual-layer protection for cherries
Combine row-specific rain cloth with multi-row bird netting for the most effective cherry protection system.
Fully customisable widths and roll lengths
UV-stabilised and weather-resistant
Designed for seasonal or long-term orchard protection.
Order with confidence
With decades of experience supplying industry textiles across New Zealand and Australia, Ritex is a trusted partner in crop protection. We specialise in fully customisable solutions with premium durable quality, competitive bulk pricing and low minimum order quantities.
Let’s work together
We understand that every vineyard, orchard and farm have unique requirements.
Contact us today to discuss your needs and receive a tailored recommendation and quote.
Submit an enquiry now to secure the best protection for your crops!
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