MacMat-R^®

MacMat-R® is a composite material consisting of a three dimensional geomat made of polypropylene monofilaments which are integrated during the manufacturing process with double-twist, hexagonal mesh. It was developed to meet the need for an erosion control material which is both strong and environmentally acceptable.

The MacMat-R® provides a stronger form of erosion protection, ensuring the stability of roadway embankments, drainage ditches, channels and other areas susceptible to erosion damage.

MacMat-R® increases the soil's resistance to erosion by providing an environment that enhances the growth of vegetation through the mat.

Initially the geomat blanket works to sheild the soil slope from the effects of wind and rain, preventing the soil from washing out before the vegetation has a chance to become established. Then, as the vegetation matures, the roots anchor the mat to the soil to provide superior soil reinforcement, capable of handling steeper slopes and higher run-off flow velocities.

The increase in awareness of the environment has required engineers to study and develop new materials and construction techniques capable of combining a structural function with a vegetative element.

MacMat-R® offers an attractive and environmentally acceptable solution with the structural strength needed to prevent erosion damage without disturbing the aesthetic appearance of the natural environment.

Due to the relatively high roughness and permeability of the polymer matrix in MacMat-R®, the protected surface allows for a more natural deposition of sediment discharged by the flow, without altering the natural river bank and its flow conditions. This process encourages a direct relationship between the local habitat and the soil which is essential for the life of the ecosystem.