6 Reasons Commercial Growers Choose Jinbao Acrylic (Over Glass & Polycarbonate)

In the greenhouse industry, "light is money."

If your roof glazing yellows, your crop yield drops. If your panels shatter in a hailstorm, your entire season is lost.

For decades, growers were forced to choose between heavy, fragile Glass or cheap Polycarbonate (PC) that turns yellow and brittle within 5-7 years.

But there is a third option that smarter commercial growers are switching to: Jinbao Sanitary Grade Acrylic (PMMA).

It combines the clarity of glass with the impact resistance of plastic. At Jinbao, we supply over 2,000 tons of UV-stable acrylic annually to agricultural construction projects. Here are the 6 technical reasons why.

1. Superior Light Transmission (Higher PAR)

Direct Answer:
Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) is the specific light spectrum plants use to grow.
Standard Glass: ~82-90% Transmission.
Jinbao Acrylic: 92-93% Transmission.
That 2-3% difference might sound small, but over a 10-hour day, it equals significantly more photon energy reaching your crop. Faster growth cycles mean more profit per square meter.

2. The "30-Year" Non-Yellowing Guarantee

This is the biggest pain point for Polycarbonate users. PC sheets have a microscopic UV coating that eventually wears off. Once it does, the sheet turns yellow and blocks blue light (critical for vegetative growth).

Jinbao Acrylic is inherently UV stable. We use 100% Virgin Mitsubishi Monomer.

• The Promise: Our sheets will not visibly yellow for 30 years. You install them once, and they stay clear for decades.

3. Impact Resistance (Hail Protection)

Climate change is making weather unpredictable. A freak hailstorm can destroy a glass greenhouse in minutes.

• Glass: Shatters easily. Dangerous shards fall into crops.

• Jinbao Acrylic: 17x stronger than glass. Rated M-100 on the Rockwell Hardness scale. Even in heavy hail, acrylic bounces back. If it does break under extreme force, it cracks safely without exploding into sharp shards.

4. Thermal Insulation (Energy Savings)

If you are heating your greenhouse in winter, heat loss through the roof is your biggest expense.

• Conductivity: Acrylic is a natural insulator. It is 3 to 8 times more thermally efficient than single-pane glass.

• Result: You burn less fuel to keep the greenhouse warm at night, lowering your OPEX (Operating Expenses).

5. Reduced Structural Load

Building a steel structure to support heavy glass is expensive.

• Density: Acrylic (1.2 g/cm³) is 50% lighter than glass (2.5 g/cm³).

• Benefit: You can use lighter steel trusses and wider spans, reducing the shadow cast by the frame itself.

6. Environmental Safety (BPA-Free)

Unlike some plastics that leach chemicals over time, Jinbao Acrylic is chemically inert.

• Certification: Our production is ISO 9001 certified. We do not use harmful plasticizers or BPA. This is critical if you are growing organic produce or using the greenhouse for aquaponics where water runoff must be pure.

Quick Comparison: Acrylic vs. The Rest

Conclusion

If you are building a hobby greenhouse for 2 years, buy cheap film or polycarbonate.

But if you are building a commercial facility for 20 years, Acrylic is the only material that maintains its light transmission and ROI.

Planning a greenhouse project?

Send us your dimensions. We can cut sheets to size and ship directly to your construction site.

• Email: jinbao@jinbaoplastic.com

• WhatsApp: +86-13969152622

About the Author:

Alan FAN is the CEO of Jinan Jinbao Plastic Co., Ltd., established in 1996. He has deep expertise in agricultural glazing materials, helping growers maximize yield through advanced polymer technology. Jinbao Group exports premium acrylic and PVC solutions to 120+ countries.