We know that Flortex® Bale Felt works on round bales: it resists rain, breathes to dry out moisture, and doesn’t blow off when secured because of this “breathability.” And it’s reusable for 3 to 5 years!
Curious to see if the same held true for square bales, we volunteer-covered (August 21, 2024) and uncovered (May 5, 2025) a large stack near Riverdale, California. The results were fantastic! We were primarily concerned about the bales on the very top, thinking that if there was spoilage, that’s where it would be. Photos and info were collected on May 5, uncovering day. Results were celebrated at a Cinco de Mayo lunch at Danny’s Donuts, Riverdale. Our friend Mike O’Hare, a 79-year-old retired veteran who accompanies Ron for fun some days directed from the ground.
Here’s some stills to entice you.
THe stack after it was covered on August 21, 2024.
Looking forward on the stack - this hay was completely protected by the Flortex® Bale Felt. No mold.
Looking back across the top of the stack, showing the damage that was done with ropes and tires (or birds) breaking through the plastic, allowing moisture to seep into the bales. those dark spots on the bales protected with Flortex is dirt and rocks, not mold. See the video for more.