BioD-StrawCoco™
Biodegradable coir/straw mix stitched blanket
BioD-StrawCoco is a completely biodegradable soil erosion control blanket and does not contain any synthetic materials to harm wildlife.
BioD-StrawCoco™ mat consists of 70% wheat straw and 30% coconut fiber stitched between two natural jute/scrim leno woven nets. The components are sewn together with biodegradable cotton thread. BioD-StrawCoco mat is designed for erosion protection and will last up to 18 – 24 months while providing support for vegetation establishment. Excellent natural blanket for environmentally sensitive area. BioD-StrawCoco™ blanket is available in 100 SY (83.6 m2) rolls and each roll is 8 ft. wide 112.5 ft. long (2.44 m wide and 34.3 m long).
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Specification
| Property | BioD-StrawCoco™ | |
| Roll width | 8 ft. (2.44 m) | |
| Roll length | 112 ft. (34.3 m) | |
| Roll area | 100 SY (83.6 sq. m)td> | |
| Unit weight | 9.5 oz/SY (322 g/sq. m) | |
| Recommended shear stress on bare soil | 1.6 lbs. /sq. ft. (77 N/sq.m) | |
| Recommended flow | 6 fps (1.8 m/s) | |
| Recommended slope | 3:1 | |
| Material Composition | ||
| Top net | Jute/Scrim (Leno Weave) 9.3lbs/1000 sq. ft. | |
| Bottom net | Jute/Scrim (Leno Weave) 9.3lbs/1000 sq. ft. | |
| Thread (stitching) | Biodegradable cotton | |
Applications
- Wetland restoration.
- Beach restoration.
- Streambank restoration.
- Moderate slope restorations.
- Low flow channels.
- Use as an inner fabric for fabric wrapped vegetated soil lifts.
Advantages
- 100% biodegradable.
- Keep sand and clay soil particles in place.
