Abstract: A unidirectional reinforcing fabric and a resinous laminate made therewith, which fabric includes a weft knit yarn fabric formed of a multiplicity of weft knit stitches and a multiplicity of parallel longitudinally extending warp inserts held in said weft knit fabric. A bi-directional fabric is also disclosed which includes in addition to the above a multiplicity of parallel transversely extending weft inserts. Each insert includes a multiplicity of continuous monofilaments extending longitudinally in parallel relation with respect to one another without crimp or twist and grouped closely together so that the outline cross-sectional configuration of the group is approximately in the shape of an elongated rectangle. Each monofilament of each insert is formed from a material taken from the group consisting of glass, carbon and aramid and has a cross-sectional diameter of between 0.00032" and 0.00095". Each insert has the thickness of the rectangular cross-sectional configuration thereof between 0.003" and 0.

Abstract: A mulch comprises a paper sheet covered substantially completely on one side thereof with a water-impervious material and treated at marginal regions only of the opposite side thereof with a water-insoluble fungicide. The marginal regions of the mulch may be treated as the mulch is fed from a supply roll and laid upon the ground, with the water-impervious side facing downward. The treated marginal regions are covered with soil to anchor the mulch and to provide a long-term mulch without substantial deterioration.

Abstract: A mulch comprises a paper sheet covered substantially completely on one side thereof with a water-impervious material and treated at marginal regions only of the opposite side thereof with a water-insoluble fungicide. The marginal regions of the mulch may be treated as the mulch is fed from a supply roll and laid upon the ground, with the water-impervious side facing downward. The treated marginal regions are covered with soil to anchor the mulch and to provide a long-term mulch without substantial deterioration.