Geosynthetic Erosion Control

We provide a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective erosion control products to protect against soil loss. Our erosion control products control runoff within open channels, drainage ditches, swales and exposed slopes. As a global solutions network with a broad network of manufacturing plants and distribution centers, we offer unmatched distribution and logistics capabilities for all your project needs.

Erosion Control Blanket

Geocell Slope Erosion Control

Geocell Slope Erosion Control After geocell use

Wattle Perimeter

Silt Fence

Erosion Control Blanket

Wattle

Turf Reinforcement Mat

Geocell Concrete filled channel protection

Turf Reinforcement Mat

Overview

We provide a line of erosion control products that can protect against soil loss in a wide variety of applications. Our products protect newly seeded soils from raindrop impact, minimize soil loss and promote infiltration to accelerate the development of seeds. On slopes, our products are more effective and economical than common alternatives like hydraulic mulch, blown straw or concrete slopes, saving you time and money. These erosion control products also help capture sediment and other contaminants from stormwater.

Products Available for Erosion Control

Silt fence fabrics have been recognized by the EPA as a Best Management Practice and offer a unique combination of UV resistance, strength and hydraulic properties. With sizes and stake spacing designed to meet each state’s DOT specification, our silt fences provide straightforward installation and simple design.

Our Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRMs) are the ideal product for long-term erosion protection on slopes and in channels. Made of flexible, three-dimensional polypropylene, they have a superior design life that can handle the stress of high velocities on difficult slopes.

GeoCell and GeoCell GS panels have a lightweight three-dimensional confinement system using the strength and permeability of geotextile fabric. The panels can be used on different terrains as the design is adaptable and configurable and can be ordered in multiple sizes.

Degradable erosion control blankets act as dimensionally stable, reinforced mulches to hold seeds and soil in place until vegetation is established in short and medium-term projects. They are available in many varieties, from all-natural to synthetic reinforced.

Wattles are a cost-effective erosion control solution designed to curb the effects of medium to high-velocity storm and water runoff. They are composed of weed-free straw and designed to be used in channels and for perimeter sediment control.

Product Specifications

ADS GEOSYNTHETICS 3301W WOVEN GEOTEXTILE
Filter Fabric Properties	Test Method	Typical Roll Value (English)	Typical Roll Value (Metric)
Grab Tensile	ASTM D-4632	80 lb	0.356 KN
Elongation	ASTM D-4632	15%	15%
Mullen Burst	ASTM D-3786	180 psi	1241.06 kPa
Puncture	ASTM D-4833	35 lb	0.156 KN
Trap Tear	ASTM D-4533	35 lb	0.156 KN
AOS	ASTM D-4751	30 US Sieve	0.600 mm
Permittivity	ASTM D-4491	0.05 sec-1	0.05 sec-1

Turf Reinforcement Mats
Thickness	ASTM D6525	in; mm	0.34; 0	0.36; 0	0.38; 0	0.30; 0	0.30; 0
Tensile Strength	ASTM D6818	lb/ft; kN/m	20.8 x 17.7; 3.6 x 3.1	20.8 x 17.7; 3.6 x 3.1	20.8 x 17.7; 3.6 x 3.1	2,500 x 2,250; 36 x 33	4,000 x 3,000; 59 x 44
Elongation	ASTM D6818	%	25 x 24	25 x 25	25 x 25	25 x 20	25 x 22
Mass Per Unit Area	ASTM D6566	oz/yd; g/m2	8.0; 271	10.0; 399	12.0; 407	9.2; 312	9.2; 312
Light Penetration	ASTM D6567	%	35% open	25% open	20% open	25-30% open	25-30% open
Water Absorption	ASTM D1117	%	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Resiliency	ASTM D6524	%	89%	87%	88%	95%	95%
Porosity	Computed	%	97%	96%	96%	96%	96%
UV Stablilization	ASTM D4355	%	100% (500 hr); 90% (1,000 hr)	100% (500 hr); 90% (1,000 hr)	100% (500 hr); 90% (1,000 hr)	100% (500 hr); 90% (1,000 hr)	100% (500 hr); 90% (1,000 hr)

ADS GEOSYNTHETICS 3302W AASHTO GRADE WOVEN GEOTEXTILE
Filter Fabric Properties	Test Method	Typical Roll Value (English)	Typical Roll Value (Metric)
Grab Tensile	ASTM D-4632	125 x 124 lb	0.556 x 0.551.6 N
Grab Elongation	ASTM D-4632	15% x 15%	15% x 15%
CBR Puncture Strength	ASTM-D- 6241	325 lb	1445.7 N
Trapezoidal Tear	ASTM-D- 4533	65 x 65 lb	0.289.1 x 0.289.1 N
UV Resistance @ 500 hours	ASTM-D- 4355	70%	70%
Apparent Opening Size (Max. Average Roll Values)	ASTM D-4751	30 US Sieve	0.60 mm
Permittivity	ASTM D-4491	0.1 sec-1	0.1 sec-1
Water Flow Rate	ASTM D-4491	8 gpm/ft2	326 lpm/m2

Geo Cell Specifications
Geocells - Typar	350/100	350/150	250/100	220/200
Cell Depth	4” (10.16 cm)	6” (15.24 cm)	N/A	N/A
Panel Diameter	16.4’ x23’ (5 m x 7.01 m)	16.4’ x23’ (5 m x 7.01 m)	16.4’ x23’ (5 m x 7.01 m)	10’ x 20’ (3.05 m x 6.10 m)
Cell Diameter	14” (10.16 cm)	14” (10.16 cm)	10” (25.40 cm)	8” (20.23 cm)
Square Feet/Square Meter	377 (114.91)	377 (114.91)	377 (114.91)	200 (60.96)

Erosion Control Blankets (ECB) Specifications
Property	Test Method	Units	OOS1TT	OOS2TT	OCS2TT	OOC2TT	OOS2AN	OCS2AN
Thickness	ASTM D6525	in; mm	0.28; 7	0.28; 7	0.34; 7	0.26; 7	0.28; 0	0.34; 0
Tensile Strength	ASTM D6818	lb/ft; kN/m	4.8; 0.8	10.0; 1.8	13.0; 2.3	18.4; 3.2	16.0;2.8	16.0;2.8
Elongation	ASTM D6818	%	15 md; 20 td	20 md; 26 td	31 md; 29 td	25 md; 25 td	N/A	N/A
Mass Per Unit Area	ASTM D6566	oz/yd; g/m	8.0; 271	8.0; 271	8.9; 302	9.5; 322	8.0; 271	8.9; 302
Functional Longevity	ASTM	Months	12	12	24	36	12	24

ADS Straw Wattles Specifications
Diameter	9” (22.86 cm)	12” (30.48 cm)	20” (50.8 cm)
Lengths Available	10’ (3.048 m), 20’ (6.096 m), 25’ (7.62 m)	10’ (3.048 m), 20’ (6.096 m), 25’ (7.62 m)	20’ (6.096 m), 25’ (7.62 m)