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Turf Reinforcement Mats for Permanent Erosion Control

A Turf Reinforcement Mat is a permanent erosion control blanket. This type of rolled erosion control product provides long term protection against soil erosion. Turf Reinforcement Mats are recommended for long term projects, steep slopes and channels that are subject to high flow.

Recyclex Turf Reinforcement Mat for BMP embankments

Recyclex® TRM-V and Recyclex® TRM

Permanent erosion control for high flow channels and steep grades

Manufactured from 100% recycled plastic bottles

Two layers of UV-resistant polypropylene nettings

Benefits

Does not float in hydraulic events

Same crimped and interlocking fiber technology as Curlex® blankets

Environmentally responsible

Earn up to 10 LEED credits

Applications

Pond, lake and shoreline stabilization

Steep reinforced slopes

Drainage channels and waterways

Ditch bottoms, channel bottoms and swales

Recyclex® TRM-V and Recyclex® TRM are American Excelsior’s permanent rolled erosion control products. Each turf reinforcement mat is manufactured from 100% post-consumer recycled bottles. There are approximately 18 bottles per every pound of Recyclex.

Similar to Curlex® fibers, Recyclex® fibers are curled and crimped to create an interlocking matrix that conforms to terrain. Unlike other TRMs, Recyclex® fibers have a specific gravity greater than one which means it does not float in heavy hydraulic events.

The Recyclex® matrix is stitched to a heavy duty polypropylene netting that is UV-resistant.

Install Recyclex® over grass seed so that the seedlings grow through the turf reinforcement mat to establish a permanent erosion control system.

	Recyclex TRM	Recyclex TRM-V
Width	8.0 ft	8.0 ft
Length	90.0 ft	112.5 ft
Netting	Extra heavy duty polypropylene net on top, heavy duty polypropylene net on bottom	Heavy duty polypropylene net on top and bottom
Functional Longevity	Permanent	Permanent
Channel Flow	17 feet/sec	16 feet/sec
Slope	Up to 0.5:1	Up to 0.5:1
Specifications	Spec	Spec

Turf Reinforcement Mats In the Field

Recyclex Turf Reinforcement Mat at Lane K90 Interstate Improvements

Recyclex lined channels at Oceana Solar Farm

TriNet® Turf Reinforcement Mats

Permanent surface support for long term erosion protection

Three nettings instead of two: heavy duty nets on top and bottom and ultra heavy duty net in the middle

TriNet® available for Recyclex® TRM, Straw/Coconut, 100% Coconut and Curlex®

Benefits

Three-dimensional structural support

Rated for 0.5 : 1 slopes

Shear Stress rating up to 670 Pa (14 lb/ft²) (vegetated TriNet Reyclex)

Applications

Long and steep slopes

Natural choice in lieu of rip rap in swales and ditch bottoms

High flow channels

The TriNet® Turf Reinforcement Mat is covered with heavy duty UV stabilized netting and has an ultra heavy duty netting in the middle of the mat. These rolled erosion control products have a permanent service life that offers improved reinforcement between vegetation and the root systems.

	TriNet Straw/Coconut	TriNet Coconut Blanket	TriNet Curlex	TriNet Recyclex
Width	8.0 ft	8.0 ft	8.0 ft	8.0 ft
Length	90.0 ft	90.0 ft	67.5 ft	67.5 ft
Fiber	70% agricultural straw fiber and 30% coconut fiber	100% coconut fiber matrix	Naturally seed free Great Lakes Aspen wood fibers	100% post-consumer recycled polyester fibers
Netting	Three UV-stabilized polypropylene nets	Three UV-stabilized polypropylene nets	Three UV-stabilized polypropylene nets	Three UV-stabilized polypropylene nets
Functional Longevity	Permanent	Permanent	Permanent	Permanent
Channel Flow	Up to 15.0 ft/s	Up to 20.0 ft/s	Up to 20.0 ft/s	Up to 25.0 ft/s
Soil Loss Ratio (event based RUSLE C factor)	0.026	0.031	0.031	0.015
Slope	Up to 0.5:1	Up to 0.5:1	Up to 0.5:1	Up to 0.5:1
Specification	Spec	Spec	Spec	Spec