Turfmat is an erosion control and soil fertilization product that accelerates vegetation growth (e.g. grasses, plants) and reinforces root establishment.
TuRFMat™ from Western Nonwovens, Inc. (WNI) is a mat-like product that provides both erosion control and soil fertilization. We call it a Turf Reinforcement and Fertilization Mat (TRFM). TuRFMat™ may be soil in-filled and seeded into like a turf reinforcement mat or laid over seeded topsoil like an erosion control blanket.
The product is best used where accelerated vegetation growth is needed and anticipated shear stresses and flow velocities are low to moderate. For Example:
Urban storm water drainage
channels and waterways
Ditch bottoms
Channel bottoms
Swales and shallow slopes
Landfill down chutes and let
down structures
Pond and stream bank stabilizations
TuRFMat™ Features:
Matrixed Polyester fibers bonded with a non water soluble acrylic
based resin.
Includes a blend of nitrogen and phosphorous compounds to fortify
development of vegetation during root establishment.
Provides short term accelerated growth and long-term reinforcement
of vegetation.
Manufactured with “Flame Retardant” technology.
Proven Results:
ECTC Test Method 3 results have shown that TurfMat™ provides
unvegetated shear stress values in excess of 3.5 pounds per square
foot (for 1/2 inch soil loss).
ECTC Test Method 4 results have shown that TurfMat™ provides
seed germination enhancement in excess of 250% vs. soil and
seed alone.