SoilLock Straw Erosion Blankets

Manufactured from agricultural straw fibres secured between photodegradable netting and stitched with biodegradable yarn at controlled spacing, Straw SoilLock™ provides immediate soil protection while allowing vegetation to establish and permanently stabilise the slope.

ENGINEERING CLASSIFICATION

Straw SoilLock™ is classified as:

Type 1D Erosion Control Blanket

This classification confirms suitability for:

• temporary erosion control

• low-to-moderate flow channels

• slopes requiring vegetation establishment

• construction stabilisation phases

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

Straw SoilLock™ is engineered to deliver the key functions required by consultants and contractors:

Immediate Erosion Protection

Prevents soil displacement during initial rainfall events before vegetation establishment.

Vegetation Support

High water absorption capacity supports seed germination and root development.

Surface Stabilisation

Provides physical soil confinement and reduces erosion velocity.

Controlled Degradation

Breaks down naturally once vegetation provides permanent reinforcement.

Specify the blanket and fixing system

Select the blanket construction and protection period against the slope, soil, rainfall and expected runoff. Request the current product specification, roll dimensions and installation guidance. Confirm netting and yarn composition where biodegradation is a project requirement.

Site preparation, anchor details, seed selection and maintenance influence the result. A blanket does not replace drainage or a designed solution for concentrated flow.

Typical Specification Conditions

Engineers typically specify straw fibre blankets where:

• vegetation establishment is expected within 6-12 months

• slopes are moderate (generally flatter than 2:1)

• rainfall exposure is seasonal or moderate

• temporary erosion protection is required

• budget optimisation is important

Request a Straw SoilLock™ quotation

Send the area, product specification, slope information, delivery location and fixing requirements. We can quote materials, delivery and installation where included in the scope. Confirm current blanket construction, nominal mass and roll dimensions in the quotation.

Applications and uses

We supply and install this product for:

• Surface soil protection during vegetation establishment on prepared slopes.
• Rehabilitation, landscaping and erosion-control works where the selected blanket suits the exposure.

WHERE STRAW SOILLOCK™ IS SPECIFIED

Engineers select straw fibre blankets where temporary stabilisation is required and vegetation is expected to establish quickly.

Typical projects include:

• road embankments

• construction earthworks

• infrastructure corridors

• residential developments

• pipeline servitudes

• stormwater channels

• stockpile stabilisation

• rehabilitation works

Where Straw Cellulose Fibre SoilLock™ Blankets Are Specified

Straw SoilLock™ 300gsm erosion control blankets are designed for temporary stabilisation applications where immediate soil protection and rapid vegetation establishment are required. Their Type 1D classification and hydraulic performance characteristics make them suitable for a wide range of civil, environmental, mining, and infrastructure projects requiring short-term erosion control.

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Applications and uses

We supply and install this product for:

• Surface soil protection during vegetation establishment on prepared slopes.
• Rehabilitation, landscaping and erosion-control works where the selected blanket suits the exposure.

Applications and uses

We supply and install this product for:

• Surface soil protection during vegetation establishment on prepared slopes.
• Rehabilitation, landscaping and erosion-control works where the selected blanket suits the exposure.