Geomats for Filtration and Soil Protection

Previously used for agricultural applications, geomats are now becoming more common for industrial, corporate and residential purposes.

By:  Jess Young

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These mats are known as the future of ground design and layout due to their extended bi-oriented polyethylene construction.

Geomats are readily used in geotechnics, construction and many other industries for a wide variety of purposes such as vegetation or soil protection. In residential and industrial applications, these are used to fix grass, small plant roots and soil elements.

Primary Application Areas

• Geomats can be used for the following purposes:
• Construction of vegetation platforms
• Protection from landslides and hydro-erosion, especially near roadside constructions
• Outdoor and indoor landscaping
• Architecture and ground design
• Reinforcement of riverside land or coastline
• Reinforcement of sloping ground or land near gutters, subgrades and banks

Unique Manufacturing Design

Geomats serve three primary purposes for soil:

• Separating
• Filtration
• Protection

Geomats have a unique design which resembles a three-dimensional honeycomb or yarn structure. It is similar to other kinds of plastic band constructions and geotextiles. The design and application style depends on the type, size, slope and moisture in the land.

Uses of Geomats

Geomats are used for a wide variety of applications such as protecting vegetation/soil from erosion. The design and application style depends on the type, size, slope and moisture found in the land. Learn more about the design and uses of geomats:

Geomats can be used to protect bare soil or land against soil erosion.

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Taxonomy

• Agriculture
• Soil
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Soil Management
• Agriculture