The first professional grade, weed control membrane made purely from organic material that is fully compostable, has a low carbon footprint and is naturally fire resistant is now available in the UK exclusively from Hy-Tex.

Ecotex MulchMat™ is an effective, easy to use and economical solution for low maintenance weed control and moisture conservation in planted areas. It may look and feel like conventional non-woven, petrochemical based weed control fabric but is the only membrane made purely from an environmentally friendly alternative called Polylactic Acid (PLA).

Strong and Robust

PLA is made entirely from annually renewable, starch rich vegetables with production requiring fewer fossil fuel resources and generating less greenhouse gases than traditional plastic fabrics.

100% Biodegradable

Furthermore, Ecotex MulchMat™ is the only weed control fabric certified to the stringent EN 13432:2000 test for compostability - fully breaking down to nutritious matter and leaving no synthetic residues.

Visually Pleasing

Ecotex MulchMat™, which is earthy brown coloured, is also stronger, more durable and easier to handle than any previous "degradable" fabrics and resists airborne seed settlement far better.

Features/Benefits:

  • Organic weed suppression

  • Fully biodegradable

  • Breaks down in 3 years or more

  • Fire resistant

  • Plastic free

  • Effective weed control

  • No chemicals - made from PLA with added hemp

  • Strong and robust

  • Low carbon footprint

Feature

Hy-Tex Ecotex MulchMat™ (Biocover)

Composition

95% PLA (Poly Lactic Acid) 5% hemp fibre needlefelt with heat fused underside

Colour

Brown

Weight [EN ISO 9864]

157g/m²

Thickness [EN ISO 9863-1]

0.90mm

Tensile Strength md/cd [EN ISO 10319]

3kN/m

Elongation md/cd [EN ISO 10319]

>40%

Water Permeability [EN ISO 11058]

125 l/m²/sec

Shade Factor

95%

UV Resistance [UK climate]

50% strength loss after approx 5 to 6 years

Biodegradability (Half life MW; 20°C - 70% RH)

max 1000 days

Compostability [EN ISO 13432]

Fully certified

Fossil Energy Usage (PLA resin)

34 MJ/kg

CO2 Emission (PLA resin)

0 kg CO2/kg PLA

Smouldering Cigarette Test [EN ISO 12952 - 1/2]

No ignition

Roll Sizes

1.00 x 100.00m

1.00 and 2.00m x 50.00m

1.00 x 25.00m

Tree Mats

0.45 x 0.45m and 0.90 x 0.90m with slit to centre