Erosion Control Matting

Choosing the right erosion mat for an erosion control project will vary depending on the slope of the site, the water flow, and the desired longevity of the mat. For many areas, biodegradable mats such as coir geotextile and straw blankets are a popular choice. Erosion control matting provides stabilization while also biodegrading into the surrounding environment, causing no harm to existing plant or animal life. This reduces environmental concerns and enriches the area over time.

Coir Erosion Control Mats

Coir Erosion Control Mats are typically considered some of the strongest biodegradable erosion mats available. Designed to last anywhere from 4-6 years, these can be used as erosion matting for slopes and are a common choice for areas that require long-term support while vegetation takes root. Most mats are designed with open-weave netting that is equipped to handle seeding before or after installation. Coir matting has been used in the following applications:

• Stream Bank Restoration
• Vegetation
• Wetland Restoration
• Stabilization in High Flow Channels
• Slope Stabilization and Vegetation

Coir Mat Options

• Coir Mat 40 (400 g/m²)
• Coir Mat 70 (700 g/m²)
• Coir Mat 90 (900 g/m²)
• Coir Matting with PP Netting

Visit the Coir Products FAQ to read some common asked questions about coir.

Need more information on our biodegradable erosion control solutions? See our Erosion Control Line Card.

Questions about coir mats for erosion control? Erosion Control Products can help! Call our team at 1-863-261-8388 or fill out our quote request form to discuss your requirements.

Straw Erosion Control Matting

Straw Erosion Mats are commonly used on sites that require shorter-term erosion control or control on low-level slopes. Standard life spans for straw erosion mats are usually anywhere from 12 to 24 months, with some shorter term options that biodegrade over 90 days.

In addition to the straw and straw-coco blends on this page, please feel free to review our Straw Mats or Straw Blankets for more erosion control matting options.

Straw Erosion Mat Options

• Single Net Straw Blankets
  
  • Single Net Blankets w/ PP Netting
  • Single Net Blankets w/ Rapid Degrade Netting
  • Single Net Blankets w/ Biodegradable Netting
  
  
• Double Net Blankets
  
  • Double Net Blankets w/ PP Netting
  • Double Net Blankets w/ Rapid Degrade Netting
  • Double Net Blankets w/ Biodegradable Netting

Synthetic, Long-Term Stabilization Solutions

For a permanent erosion control solution, polypropylene geotextiles are the ideal fit. These geotextiles are offered by Erosion Control Products in woven, nonwoven, and TRM (Turf Reinforcement Mat) models to provide stabilization for the duration of their use. Geotextiles are commonly used under rip rap, retaining walls, and Other Bank Stabilization areas. For more information on the erosion control blankets we offer, see our coir fiber blankets for erosion control.

Depending on the goal of the project, different geotextiles are suggested, including:

• Woven Geotextiles - Optimal for stabilization and separation applications.
• Nonwoven Geotextiles - Built with high filtration levels that allow for filtering of materials, silt, and sediment.

See also this affordable USA made alternative to coir: Excelsior Erosion Control Excelsior Logs.

Don’t see a product that seems to work for your project what you need? Give us a call! We are all about providing solutions, and we would be happy to find a site-specific solution.