Garware Technical Fibres has developed mussel farming ropes for the seeds of the chilean mussel endemic to southern Chile.
The cultivation of this bivalve mollusk for consumption requires the collection of “seeds” - or larvae settled in the substrate - for subsequent “sowing” and fattening in hanging plants. But key to this cutivation is growth support.
“The shape of our rope allows the mussel to adhere more efficiently; Its polypropylene fibres are highly fibrillated loops, thus offering resistance as a support for the growth of the mussel,” said Francisco Serra, commercial manager of Garware Technical Fibres Chile.
Increased durability
The line designed for collecting mytilid seeds is UV stabilised to ensure durability in aquatic environments. It can be provided in different loop sizes, according to customer requirements.
It has a diameter of 16 mm and the loop has a length of 40 to 50 mm, made in three strands for greater resistance. The length of the coil is continuous, making it easy to handle and store, providing a robust and flexible solution.
The cultivation and processing of mussels is a fundamental activity in chilean aquaculture and has significant contributions to the national economy, with exports exceeding 370 million dollars per year.
“The synergy between the experience and technical knowledge of Garware Technical Fibers, together with the growing demand for specialised products for aquaculture, make this business expansion a promising strategy both for the company and for the development and strengthening of the mussel farming sector,” said Rodrigo Carrasco, executive director of Mitilicultores de Chile (AmiChile), a union that brings together the cultivation, processing and export of mussels.
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