BioD-OCF™
Biodegradable 100% coir fiber stitched blanket
BioD-OCF™ blanket is completely biodegradable and does not contain any synthetic materials to harm wildlife.
BioD-OCF™ mat is composed of a layer of 0.25 in (6mm) thick 100% mattress coir fiber stitched between two organic jute/scrim leno woven nets. The components are sewn together with biodegradable cotton thread. This 100% biodegradable blanket is the solution to environmentally sensitive general erosion control applications, and applications in sandy soil types, requiring up to 24 months of functional life (dependent on-site conditions).
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Specification of BioD-OCF
| Property | BioD-OCF™ | |
| Roll width | 8 ft. (2.44 m) | |
| Roll length | 112.5 ft. (34.3 m) | |
| Roll area | 100 SY (83.6 sq. m) | |
| Unit weight | 8.5 oz./SY (283 g/sq. m) | |
| Recommended shear stress on bare soil | 2.3 lbs./sq. ft. (110 N/m) | |
| Recommended flow | 8 fps (2.4 m/s) | |
| Recommended slope | up to 2:1 | |
| Material Composition | ||
| Top net and bottom net | Jute/Scrim (Leno Weave) 9.3lbs/1000 sq. ft. | |
| Thread (stitching) | Biodegradable cotton | |
Applications
- Wetland restoration.
- Beach restoration.
- Streambank restoration.
- Moderate slopes.
- Low flow channels.
- As inner fabric for fabric wrapped soil lifts.
Advantages
- 100% biodegradable.
- Keep sand and clay soil particles in place.
- Not palatable for Wildlife and completely wildlife safe.
