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Ecotex MulchMat™ 157

The first professional grade, weed control membrane made purely from organic material that is fully compostable, has a low carbon footprint and is naturally fire resistant is now available in the UK exclusively from Hy-Tex.

Features/Benefits

  • Organic weed suppression
  • Fully biodegradable
  • Breaks down in 3 years or more
  • Fire resistant
  • Plastic free
  • Effective weed control
  • No chemicals - made from PLA with added hemp
  • Strong and robust
  • Low carbon footprint
  • Environmentally friendly
Ecotex MulchMat™ 157 Feature - biodegradable

Ecotex MulchMat™

The first professional grade, weed control membrane made purely from organic material that is fully compostable, has a low carbon footprint and is naturally fire resistant is now available in the UK exclusively from Hy-Tex.

Ecotex MulchMat™ is an effective, easy to use and economical solution for low maintenance weed control and moisture conservation in planted areas. It may look and feel like conventional non-woven, petrochemical based weed control fabric but is the only membrane made purely from an environmentally friendly alternative called Polylactic Acid (PLA).

PLA is made entirely from annually renewable, starch rich vegetables with production requiring fewer fossil fuel resources and generating less greenhouse gases than traditional plastic fabrics.

Furthermore, Ecotex MulchMat™ is the only weed control fabric certified to the stringent EN 13432:2000 test for compostability - fully breaking down to nutritious matter and leaving no synthetic residues.

Ecotex MulchMat™, which is earthy brown coloured, is also stronger, more durable and easier to handle than any previous "degradable" fabrics and resists airborne seed settlement far better.

Kindly note, 3m and 4m widths also available upon request for large scale projects.

Ecotex MulchMat™ is now available to buy on Ebay - click here to buy

Looking to plant trees using a biodegradable fabric?

Visit our Ecotex™ 100 Tree Mats page for more information

Specifications

Colour

Brown

Compostability [EN ISO 13432]

Yes

Elongation (%)

MD 40%, CD 40%,

Permeability (litres/m²/sec)

125 litres/m²/sec,

Tensile Strength (kN/m)

3 kN/m,

Thickness (mm)

0.9 mm,

Weight (g/m²)

157 g/m²,

Composition

95% PLA (Poly Lactic Acid) 5% hemp fibre needlefelt with heat fused underside

Shade Factor

95%

UV Resistance [UK climate]

50% strength loss after approx 5 to 6 years

Biodegradability (Half life MW; 20°C - 70% RH)

max 1000 days

Fossil Energy Usage (PLA resin)

34 MJ/kg

CO2 Emission (PLA resin)

0 kg CO2/kg PLA

Smouldering Cigarette Test [EN ISO 12952 - 1/2]

No ignition

Roll Sizes

1.00 x 100.00m 1.00 and 2.00 x 50.00m 1.00 x 25.00m 3m and 4m widths also available upon request for large scale projects

Tree Mats

0.45 x 0.45m with slit to centre 0.90 x 0.90m with slit to centre

Technical Documents

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Ecotex MulchMat Installation
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Ecotex MulchMat Data Sheet
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Ecotex MulchMat Comparative Case Study
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Ecotex MulchMat Urban Forestry Case Study
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