In Iraq, the industrial landscape is characterized by extreme temperature fluctuations and high concentrations of airborne particulate matter. Many facilities currently rely on outdated shielding or open doorways, leading to significant energy loss and contamination of raw materials. The adoption of plastic strip curtains has become essential for maintaining cold chain integrity in food storage and reducing HVAC loads in manufacturing plants.
The local market exhibits a growing demand for heavy-duty materials that do not yellow or crack under intense UV exposure. Most existing installations are shifting from generic plastics to specialized strip curtains that offer antimicrobial properties, particularly in the growing pharmaceutical and food processing hubs near Baghdad and Basra.
Furthermore, the installation quality in the region is evolving. There is a transition from improvised mounting to the use of professional strip curtain hardware, ensuring that the strips remain securely aligned even in high-traffic warehouse environments where forklifts operate continuously.