Woven Jute erosion control blanket
Temporary natural fiber soil erosion control blanket
JuteMat blanket is completely biodegradable and does not contain any synthetic materials to harm wildlife.
JuteMat is a woven erosion control blanket manufactured from Jute fiber. This is a temporary, low strength soil erosion control blanket. JuteMat is woven from spun jute yarns. It is 100% biodegradable and lasts for about 6 – 9 months. It is an economical, biodegradable short-term erosion control mat for regular erosion control. This should not be used in stormwater channels or on steep slopes. Available in 4 ft wide 225 ft long (1.2 m wide, 68.6 m long) rolls.
Special note
There is a big confusion that Jute fiber and coconut fiber are same. They are two completely different products. Jute fiber is processed from jute plants, not a by-product. Coir fiber is a renewal natural resource and a by-product from coconut industry. Jute fiber has low strength compared to coconut fiber. Coir fiber is stronger and durable than jute fiber.
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Specification of JuteMat
| Property | JuteMat |
| Roll width | 4 ft (1.2 m) |
| Roll length | 225 ft (68.6m) |
| Roll area | 100 SY (83.3 m2)td> |
| Unit weight | 14.7 oz/SY (490 g/m2) |
| Open area | 60 – 65% |
| Recommended shear stress on bare soil | 0.45 lbs./sq. ft. (22N/m2) |
| Recommended flow | 6 fps (1.8 m/s) |
| Recommended slope | 3:1 |
Applications
- Wetland restoration
- Streambank restoration
- Moderate slopes
Advantages
- 100% biodegradable.
- Not palatable for Wildlife and completely wildlife safe.
