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River Mat RM100 - biodegradable burlap sediment mat for river channels
RM100 Greenfix River Mats are made from two layers of burlap with straw and excelsior, stitched on all sides with natural thread. Designed for use in natural and artificial channels, mats lie flat on the watercourse bed to trap sediment without disrupting water flow. After use, mats can be reused as biodegradable embankment stabilisation: flat
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River Mat RM100 biodegradable sediment entrapment mat
RM100 Greenfix River Mats are made from two layers of burlap with straw and excelsior, stitched on all sides with natural thread. Designed for use in natural and artificial channels, mats lie flat on the watercourse bed to trap sediment without disrupting water flow. After use, mats can be reused as biodegradable embankment stabilisation.
Flat sediment control mat for channels and watercourses
Made from natural burlap, straw, and excelsior
Stitched edges for secure containment
Reduces sediment movement and protects wildlife habitats
Prevents sediment from blocking drains, culverts, and headwalls
Reusable as a nutrient-rich, biodegradable stabilisation mat
Applications
Natural and artificial channels
Drainage and flood alleviation works
Civil engineering projects
River restoration
Embankment stabilisation
Materials
Two layers of burlap, straw, excelsior, natural thread stitching
Installation
Secured to the bed of the watercourse downstream of disturbed areas