Erosion Control

American Excelsior Company—the inventor of the Curlex® brand and biodegradable erosion control blankets—has been the most trusted name in erosion control for 50 years.

ErosionWorks®

Our free rainfall and channel erosion analysis and design software program.

ErosionLab®

The industry leader for testing erosion and sediment control products, education programs and research.

Erosion Control Overview

Have you ever wondered why Curlex® is so popular?

If so, find out by viewing our Curlex Features and Benefits document.

Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECPs) are fibrous products, manufactured out of either natural materials (e.g. Curlex® aspen excelsior wood fibers, straw and coconut fiber), synthetic materials (e.g. polyester) or a mixture of natural and synthetic materials.  Erosion Control Blankets (ECBs) are degradable RECPs and Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRMs) are RECPs that contain synthetic components.  RECPs are used primarily to slow water runoff, provide effective sediment and erosion control, and enhance re-vegetation. These products are commonly applied to channel and ditch linings, slopes, culvert inlets and outfalls, riverbanks, and levees amongst many other applications.

RECPs are classified as short term, long term, or TRMs.  Sediment Control Products assist when soil particles become entrained in runoff.

American Excelsior offers a wide variety of erosion control blankets under the Curlex® brand and other specialized products, like the QuickGRASS® Pro, to meet a plethora of needs.

Short-Term Erosion Control Blankets

The Original Curlex® Erosion Control Blanket

Designed using cuts of Great Lakes aspen fibers, these blankets were developed in the early 1960s to provide ideal conditions for grass seed growth, while simultaneously shielding the topsoil from water and wind erosion. These blankets also have a built-in swell factor, which allows the fibers to expand and form a stronger matrix when wet.

Curlex® CL Blankets

A cheaper, lighter version of the original Curlex Erosion Control Blanket®, this blanket promotes superior vegetation establishment support when compared to straight-lined fiber blankets (e.g. straw).

AEC Premier Straw® Blankets

Top quality agricultural straw fibers, which are certified weed seed free, are stitched in single or double netting to the top side or on both sides of the erosion control blanket.

Curlex® NetFree™ Blankets

A 100% biodegradable erosion control blanket made from sturdy, interlocking, curled and barbed Great Lakes aspen fibers which require no netting to support the structure, resulting in little to no incidences of tripping and animal trapping.

Long-Term Erosion Control Blankets

Curlex® Double Net (Curlex® II)

An organic, consistently thick, specific cut of Great Lakes Aspen curled wood excelsior with at 80% of six inches or greater fiber length.

Curlex® III

Made from Great Lakes Aspen excelsior fibers, these blankets encourage ideal growing conditions and provide seed and topsoil protection for up to 36 months.

AEC Premier Coconut™

Made from the finest quality strands of coconut fiber, this erosion control blanket is stitched together using a special UV-enhanced heavy black net on top and bottom.

AEC Premier Straw/Coconut™ Blankets

70% of the finest quality weed seed-free agricultural straw and 30% top quality strands of coconut fiber are intertwined and evenly distributed in the erosion control blanket and stitched with a UV-enhanced black net on top and a UV-enhanced green net on the bottom.

Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRMs)

Permanent turf reinforcement mats, for long-term protection against wind and water erosion, are a natural choice in place of stone or riprap in swales, ditch bottoms, and on long, steep slopes.

TriNet® Family of TRMs

TriNet® Family of TRMs: Three-netted heavy-duty TRMs for permanent protection in critical areas where vegetation alone requires extra protection from shear stress forces.

Curlex® Enforcer®

A bio-composite turf reinforcement mat designed for service of at least 36 months or more, this erosion control blanket is made from naturally seed-free Great Lakes Aspen excelsior fibers bound by 2 layers of extra heavy-duty black UV-enhanced netting to ensure permanent reinforcement between root systems and the established vegetation.

 

Recyclex® TRM and Recyclex® TRM-V

The first environmentally responsible turf reinforcement mat made from 100% recycled post-consumer goods designed to meet the most difficult erosion and sediment control challenges.

Sediment Control Devices

Curlex® Bloc

A naturally seed-free and nontoxic alternative to coir logs, these Blocs are high-density, natural filters designed to start degrading during the first year of its 3-year lifespan to allow seed and sediment into the Curlex fiber matrix.

AEC Premier Straw® Wattles

Made from certified weed-seed-free straw fibers, the dense nature of the finest quality agricultural straw fibers encased in durable netting allows water to pool instead of filtering through.

Curlex® Hi-Vis Excelsior Logs

Curlex Hi‐Vis Excelsior Logs are easy to move with their durable handles. But, the best part of them is what you don’t see. These are the only high‐visibility logs filled with the naturally seed‐free Great Lakes Aspen Curlex fibers that you know and trust.

Curlex® Sediment Log®

Designed to reduce the velocity of flowing water and filter out sediment, these environmentally-friendly, degradable sediment logs are made up of intricate, interlocked fiber log matrices.

Curlex® SiltTRAP™

A temporary buffer strip that offers a unique way of trapping and capturing sediment before it is washed away, filling gutters and clogging pipes. The naturally seed-free SiltTRAP™ fibers filter soil from the runoff and offer a mess-free alternative to silt fences.

Products

Applications

Utility Transmission Right-Of-Way

Challenge

Post construction land restoration at remote sites

Goal

Environmental remediation after utility construction

Solution

Use our products for EPA/NPDES compliance

Benefit

Faster re-vegetation of natural landscape

Residential Development

Challenge

Protect topsoil & grass seed in common and residential areas

Goal

Provide BMPs to aid the developer in complying with Phase I and Phase II sediment retention regulations

Solution

Keep topsoil in place, contain sediment, provide aesthetics and enhance germination

Benefit

A perfect system for keeping sediment out of inlets and storm drains, while providing erosion protection in swales and around pond slopes

Commercial Development

Challenge

Control runoff and sheet flow from parking lots and paved areas

Goal

Provide BMPs to meet NPDES Phase I and Phase II soil retention regulations

Solution

Use our products to keep top soil in place after final grading

Benefit

Protect topsoil, grass seed, and enhance revegetation

Highway Construction

Challenge

Protect topsoil in ditch bottoms, medians, side slopes, waterways, and outlets

Goal

Meet FHWA and State highway regulations

Solution

Use Curlex® RoadRunner™ installation system to maximize labor savings while minimizing crew size

Benefit

A quicker return of a natural landscape right-of-way

Golf Course Construction

Challenge

Soil retention and revegetation after final grading

Goal

Use Curlex® products to protect topsoil from wind and water erosion, while promoting ideal growing conditions for grass seed in fairways, around greens, roughs and waterways

Solution

Use our products to prevent regrading due to erosion

Benefit

Enhance germination process to expedite the opening of your course

Slope Stabilization

Challenge

Minimize erosion and maximize revegetation on steep slopes

Goal

Protect real estate developments

Solution

Erosion control blankets made of excelsior fibers to fight erosion

Benefit

Panoramic aesthetics are enhanced and threat of major soil loss is minimized

Landfill Development

Challenge

Protect topsoil on caps, side slopes, down-chutes, and perimeter waterways

Goal

To meet regulatory compliance and landfill aesthetics

Solution

Create “best management” practices for on-site water management

Benefit

Projects will meet or exceed BMP standards for engineering excellence

Urban Drainage

Challenge

Protect urban areas from streams that fill quickly with storm water

Goal

Stabilize valuable real estate and improve urban environment

Solution

Create a systems approach for the elimination of stream scour and stabilize stream banks

Benefit

Reduce potential damage associated with heavy rainfall and enhance urban living

Workshops

THE INVENTORS OF CURLEX®, THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN THE EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL INDUSTRY, PRESENT:

Lunch & Learn Workshops

Here’s just a sampling of what you will get from the luncheon workshop:

  • The different fiber types being used in erosion control blankets (straw, coconut, wood/Curlex®)
  • Temporary erosion control blankets (ECBs) vs. permanent turf reinforcement mats (TRMs)
  • How netting options affect longevity and slope effectiveness
  • Different strategies for dealing with erosion vs. sediment control
  • NPDES stormwater compliance tips for your projects
  • Innovative erosion analysis and design software
  • 1 PDU and training certificate available for all attendees

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Resources

Technical Support

To download a CAD.dwg file, please right-click on the .dwg file in order to Save Link As… to your desktop folder for your personal use.

CAD Details

AEC Premier Coconut Channel CAD.pdf  167 kB
AEC Premier Coconut Channel CAD.dwg  167 kB
AEC Premier Coconut Slope CAD.pdf  132 kB
AEC Premier Coconut Slope CAD.dwg  550 kB
AEC Premier Straw Channel CAD.pdf  164 kB
AEC Premier Straw Channel CAD.dwg  498 kB
AEC Premier Straw Slope CAD.pdf  131 kB
AEC Premier Straw Slope CAD.dwg  427 kB
AEC Premier Straw/Coconut Channel CAD.pdf  167 kB
AEC Premier Straw/Coconut Channel CAD.dwg  577 kB
AEC Premier Straw/Coconut Slope CAD.pdf  132 kB
AEC Premier Straw/Coconut Slope CAD.dwg  541 kB
AEC Premier Straw Wattles Slope Interruption CAD.pdf  87.9 kB
AEC Premier Straw Wattles Slope Interruption CAD.dwg  314 kB
Bindex BFM Slope CAD.pdf  453 kB
Bindex BFM Slope CAD.dwg  538 kB
Curlex Bloc Anchoring Techniques CAD.pdf 392 kB
Curlex Bloc Anchoring Techniques CAD.dwg 1MB
Curlex Bloc Filtration CAD Part 1.pdf 132 kB
Curlex Bloc Filtration CAD Part 1.dwg 1 MB
Curlex Bloc Filtration CAD Part 2.pdf 146 kB
Curlex Bloc Filtration CAD Part 2.dwg 1 MB
Curlex Bloc Shoreline CAD.pdf 516 kB
Curlex Bloc Shoreline CAD.dwg 1 MB
Curlex Bloc Dewatering Structure Sheet.pdf 121 kB
Curlex Bloc Dewatering Structure Sheet.dwg
Curlex Channel CAD.pdf  165 kB
Curlex Channel CAD.dwg  585 kB
Curlex CL Channel CAD.pdf 559 kB
Curlex CL Channel CAD.dwg 1 MB
Curlex CL Slope CAD.pdf 520 kB
Curlex CL Slope CAD.dwg 1 MB
Curlex Dewatering Structure.pdf 119 kB
Curlex Dewatering Structure.dwg 780 kB
Curlex Hi-Vis Log Channel CAD.pdf 167kB
Curlex Hi-Vis Log Channel CAD.dwg 907 kB
Curlex Hi-Vis Log Inlet Protection CAD.pdf 120 kB
Curlex Hi-Vis Log Inlet Protection.dwg 652 kB
Curlex Hi-Vis Log Single Perimeter Control CAD.pdf 101kB
Curlex Hi-Vis Log Single Perimeter Control CAD.dwg 645 kB
Curlex Hi-Vis Log Slope Interruption CAD.pdf 135kB
Curlex Hi-Vis Log Slope Interruption CAD.dwg 838 kB
Curlex Hi-Vis Log Stacked Installation CAD.pdf 167 kB
Curlex Hi-Vis Log Stacked Installation CAD.dwg 1MB
Curlex Hi-Vis Log Triple Stack Perimeter Control CAD.pdf 130 kB
Curlex Hi-Vis Log Triple Stack Perimeter Control CAD.dwg 1 MB
Curlex NetFree Channel CAD.pdf  145 kB
Curlex NetFree Channel CAD.dwg  697 kB
Curlex NetFree Slope CAD.pdf  118 kB
Curlex NetFree Slope CAD.dwg  674 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Bio Channel CAD.pdf  124 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Bio Channel CAD.dwg  887 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Bio Inlet Protection CAD.pdf  95 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Bio Inlet Protection CAD.dwg  644 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Bio Perimeter Control CAD.pdf  111 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Bio Perimeter Control CAD.dwg  653 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Bio Slope Interruption CAD.pdf  100 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Bio Slope Interruption CAD.dwg  823 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Bio Stacked Installation.pdf 160 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Bio Stacked Installation.dwg 1MB
Curlex Sediment Log Channel CAD.pdf  159 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Channel CAD.dwg  466 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Inlet Protection CAD.pdf  112 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Inlet Protection CAD.dwg  383 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Perimeter Part 1 CAD.pdf 111kB
Curlex Sediment Log Perimeter Part 1 CAD.dwg 253 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Perimeter Control CAD Part 1.pdf 125 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Perimeter Control CAD Part 1.dwg 523 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Perimeter Control CAD Part 2.pdf 100 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Perimeter Control CAD Part 2.dwg 506 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Perimeter Part 2 CAD.pdf 103 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Perimeter Part 2 CAD.dwg 217 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Slanted Stakes CAD.pdf  174 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Slanted Stakes CAD.dwg  639 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Slope Interruption CAD.pdf  125 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Slope Interruption CAD.dwg  490 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Stacked Installation CAD.pdf 166 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Stacked Installation CAD.dwg 1MB
Curlex SiltTrap CAD.pdf  62.7 kB
Curlex SiltTrap CAD.dwg  348 kB
Curlex Slope CAD.pdf  138 kB
Curlex Slope CAD.dwg  433 kB
Recyclex Channel CAD.pdf  163 kB
Recyclex Channel CAD.dwg  518 kB
Recyclex Curlex Shoreline Double Layer Protection CAD.pdf  121 kB
Recyclex Curlex Shoreline Double Layer Protection CAD.dwg  204 kB
Recyclex Curlex Shoreline Single Layer Protection CAD.pdf  103 kB
Recyclex Curlex Shoreline Single Layer Protection CAD.dwg  194 kB
Recyclex Slope CAD.pdf  129 kB
Recyclex Slope CAD.dwg  915 kB
Solar Panel Array Erosion Control AEC CAD.pdf 165 kB
Solar Panel Array Erosion Control AEC CAD.dwg 448 kB
TriNet Coconut Channel CAD.pdf 149 kB
TriNet Coconut Channel CAD.dwg 790 kB
TriNet Coconut Slope CAD.pdf 125 kB
TriNet Coconut Slope CAD.dwg 774 kB
TriNet Curlex Channel CAD.pdf 148 kB
TriNet Curlex Channel CAD.dwg 789 kB
TriNet Curlex Slope CAD.pdf 130 kB
TriNet Curlex Slope CAD.dwg 775 kB
TriNet Recyclex Channel CAD.pdf 151 kB
TriNet Recyclex Channel CAD.dwg 697 kB
TriNet Recyclex Slope CAD.pdf 125 kB
TriNet Recyclex Slope CAD.dwg 780 kB
TriNet Straw/Coconut Channel CAD.pdf 149 kB
TriNet Straw/Coconut Channel CAD.dwg 687 kB
TriNet Straw/Coconut Slope CAD.pdf 130 kB
TriNet Straw/Coconut Slope CAD.dwg 773 kB

Case Studies

Advancing Erosion Control Anchor Technology
Almost Schooled by the Florida Pan Handle Soils—Curlex II
An Innovative Solution to Golf Course Erosion—Curlex NetFree
Bringing Green Roofs to Life with Curlex
Channel Erosion Done Right – Avoiding the Race to the Bottom
Colorado Open Space Berm Project—AEC Premier Coconut
Community Comes Together—Curlex NetFree, Enforcer, Sediment Logs
Curlex Bloc Case Study of Wetland Mitigation Bank in Clarion, IA
Curlex Helps Put a Cap on Landfill Erosion
Curlex NetFree Onion River Trout Unlimited
Curlex Proves Superior Over Straw at Laurel Park Landfill
Curlex Scores Hole-in-One at TPC Golf Course
Curlex to TriNet Curlex – A Case History
Curlex Wetland Mitigation
Dam or Filter—Curlex Sediment Log
Enforcing Soil in Place—Curlex Enforcer
Fire and Ice – Curlex in Extreme Climates
Freedom Park Stream Restoration Project Repair—Curlex NetFree
Highway Right-of-Way Solution is Curlex
New Restaurant Goes Topless and Bottomless—Curlex NetFree  
Pikes Peak Erosion Solutions
Protecting Landfills With RECPs—Curlex
Protecting Sensitive Water Resources with Curlex II
Reclaiming Mines With Recycled Materials—Recyclex TRM
Recyclex TRM-V Fly Ash Channel
Repairing Dislocated Highway Shoulders With Curlex
Residential Erosion and Vegetation Establishment with Curlex
Revisiting a Classic – IDOT Route 6 Project
South Bend Recycles Channel—Recyclex TRM-V
TriNet Recyclex Helps Renovate Water Supply Reservoir
TriNet Recyclex TRM Vegetated Stormwater Channel
When Unpredictable Weather Calls, Curlex Answers

Case Study Briefs

Curlex All-Natural Curlex Fibers Create a Sediment Control Alternative to Silt Fence 241 kB
Curlex Bloc – Low Energy Shoreline Restoration Applications with Curlex Bloc 2 MB
Curlex Bloc – Natural Filter of Contaminated Stormwater and Construction Runoff
Curlex Bloc – Streambank Restoration with Curlex Bloc  113 kB
Curlex Channel Gets Quick Vegetation Results 1 MB
Curlex Got Results the First Time in this Waterway 94 kB
Curlex I Dormant Seeding with Curlex I QuickGRASS 91 kB
Curlex I QuickGrass All-Natural Curlex Fibers with Instant Curb Appeal
Curlex I Wetland Protection 1MB
Curlex II FibreNet Natural Erosion Control and Revegetation 2 MB
Curlex II FibreNet was the Natural Choice for this Roadside Project 2 MB
Curlex III Erosion Control Blankets – The American Made Alternative to Imported Coconut Erosion Control Blankets
Curlex III – Long-Term Natural Protection for Waterway
Curlex NetFree—Public Park and Shoreline Restoration 2 MB
Curlex QuickGRASS Instant Curb Appeal  127 kB
Curlex -Sediment Control Comparison Curlex® vs. Straw 130 kB
Curlex Sediment Log – All-Natural Curlex Fibers Filter Contaminated Stormwater
Curlex Sediment Log—Naturally Protecting Water Resources from Contaminated Runoff  2 MB
Curlex SiltTRAP is a Proven Alternative to Silt Fence in Sheet Flow Applications  99 kB
Curlex® Sediment Log® Slope Interruption on Challenging Slopes 251 kB
Recyclex TRM-V – Building the Best Vegetated Channels to Protect Fly Ash Landfills 240 kB
Recyclex TRM-V Protected this Waterway—Before and After Vegetation Establishment 130 kB
Recyclex TRMs – Providing Optimal Growth Conditions and Long-Term Vegetation Reinforcement Using Fibers from 100% Post Consumer Goods 2 MB
SiltTrap – All Natural Fibers Create a Sediment Control Alternative 252 kB
Soil Filling TriNet TRMs and Covering with Curlex II
TriNet Curlex TRM—Turf Reinforcement, Erosion Protection, and Vegetation Establishment 159 kB
TriNet Recyclex TRM – Encouraging Vegetation Protecting Natural Resources

 

CSI Specifications

AEC Premier Coconut CSI.pdf  436 kB
AEC Premier Coconut FibreNet CSI.pdf  141 kB
AEC Premier Straw/Coconut CSI.pdf  155 kB
AEC Premier Straw/Coconut FibreNet CSI.pdf  140 kB
AEC Premier Straw DN CSI.pdf  152 kB
AEC Premier Straw DN FibreNet CSI.pdf  153 kB
AEC Premier Straw DN QuickMow CSI.pdf  153 kB
AEC Premier Straw SN CSI.pdf  155 kB
AEC Premier Straw SN FibreNet CSI.pdf  153 kB
AEC Premier Straw SN QuickMow CSI.pdf  156 kB
AEC Premier Straw Wattles CSI.pdf  130 kB
Bindex BFM CSI.pdf  148 kB
Bindex Blend CSI.pdf  135 kB
Bindex Blend WT CSI.pdf  135 kB
Bindex Wood CSI.pdf  135 kB
Bindex Wood WT CSI.pdf  134 kB
Curlex Bloc CSI.pdf  138 kB
Curlex Enforcer CSI.pdf  154 kB
Curlex High Velocity CSI.pdf  430 kB
Curlex High Velocity FibreNet CSI.pdf  139 kB
Curlex I CL CSI.pdf  159 kB
Curlex I CL QuickMow CSI.pdf  159 kB
Curlex I CSI.pdf  156 kB
Curlex I FibreNet CSI.pdf  158 kB
Curlex I QuickMow CSI.pdf  159 kB
Curlex II (.98) CSI.pdf  155 kB
Curlex II .98 QuickMow CSI.pdf  155 kB
Curlex II CL CSI.pdf  157 kB
Curlex II CL QuickMow CSI.pdf  158 kB
Curlex II CSI.pdf  157 kB
Curlex II FibreNet CSI.pdf  158 kB
Curlex II QuickMow CSI.pdf  158 kB
Curlex III CSI.pdf  157 kB
Curlex III FibreNet CSI.pdf  144 kB
Curlex NetFree CSI.pdf  154 kB
Curlex Sediment Log CSI.pdf  141 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Bio CSI 279 kb
Excel Fibermulch II CSI.pdf  136 kB
Recyclex CSI.pdf  154 kB
Recyclex TRM – V CSI.pdf  150 kB
TriNet Coconut TRM CSI.pdf 170 kB
TriNet Curlex TRM CSI.pdf 295 kB
TriNet Recyclex TRM CSI.pdf 305 kB
TriNet Straw/Coconut TRM CSI.pdf 181 kB

Material Specifications and Manufacture Certifications (MSMC)

AEC Premier Coconut FibreNet MSMC.pdf  129 kB
AEC Premier Coconut Highway Rolls MSMC.pdf  137 kB
AEC Premier Coconut MSMC.pdf  136 kB
AEC Premier Straw/Coconut FibreNet MSMC.pdf  129 kB
AEC Premier Straw/Coconut Highway Rolls MSMC.pdf  139 kB
AEC Premier Straw/Coconut MSMC.pdf  136 kB
AEC Premier Straw DN MSMC.pdf  137 kB
AEC Premier Straw FibreNet DN MSMC.pdf  139 kB
AEC Premier Straw FibreNet SN MSMC.pdf  139 kB
AEC Premier Straw Highway Rolls DN MSMC.pdf  137 kB
AEC Premier Straw Highway Rolls SN MSMC.pdf  137 kB
AEC Premier Straw SN MSMC.pdf  137 kB
AEC Premier Straw Wattles NonStandard MSMC.pdf  124 kB
AEC Premier Straw Wattles Standard MSMC.pdf  125 kB
Bindex BFM MSMC.pdf  129 kB
Bindex Blend MSMC.pdf  127 kB
Bindex Blend WT MSMC.pdf  129 kB
Bindex Wood MSMC.pdf  129 kB
Bindex Wood WT MSMC.pdf  127 kB
Curlex Bloc MSMC.pdf  161 kB
Curlex Enforcer MSMC.pdf  133 kB
Curlex Green Savers MSMC.pdf  120 kB
Curlex Hi-Vis Excelsior Logs MSMC.pdf  240 kB
Curlex High Velocity FibreNet MSMC.pdf  127 kB
Curlex High Velocity MSMC.pdf  134 kB
Curlex I CL MSMC.pdf  140 kB
Curlex I CL FibreNet MSMC.pdf 261 kB
Curlex I FibreNet MSMC.pdf  138 kB
Curlex I MSMC.pdf  134 kB
Curlex II (.98) MSMC.pdf  134 kB
Curlex II FibreNet MSMC.pdf  138 kB
Curlex II CL FibreNet MSMC.pdf 266 kB
Curlex II CL MSMC.pdf  140 kB
Curlex II MSMC.pdf  134 kB
Curlex III FibreNet MSMC.pdf  125 kB
Curlex III MSMC.pdf  134 kB
Curlex NetFree MSMC.pdf  133 kB
Curlex RoadRunner DN MSMC.pdf  134 kB
Curlex RoadRunner SN MSMC.pdf  134 kB
Curlex Sediment Log NonStandard Bio MSMC.pdf  127 kB
Curlex Sediment Log NonStandard MSMC.pdf  127 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Standard Bio MSMC.pdf  126 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Standard MSMC.pdf  126 kB
Curlex SiltTrap MSMC.pdf  124 kB
E-Staple MSMC.pdf  120 kB
Excel Fibermulch II MSMC.pdf  128 kB
Excel Fibermulch II – No Tac MSMC.pdf  122 kB
QuickGRASS PRO MSMC.pdf  136 kB
Recyclex MSMC.pdf  137 kB
Recyclex TRM – V MSMC.pdf  137 kB
Steel Wire Staples MSMC.pdf  113 kB
TriNet Coconut TRM MSMC.pdf 96 kB
TriNet Curlex TRM MSMC.pdf 238 kB
TriNet Recyclex TRM MSMC.pdf 275 kB
TriNet Straw/Coconut TRM MSMC.pdf 97 kB
Wooden Stakes MSMC.pdf  113 kB

FAQs

What Is Curlex®?

Curlex is perhaps the most studied, and unique erosion and sediment control fiber today.  Curlex comes in many forms for erosion control, sediment control, and revegetation purposes.  The most common form comes in roll form, which may be referred to as Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECPs), Erosion Control Blankets (ECBs), or simply blankets.  Curlex also comes in tubular Curlex Sediment Log® form.  Our latest innovation of Curlex is the Curlex® Bloc.  The key to any version of Curlex is the Curlex fiber itself, which leads to superior performance-based results.  Unlike other fibers, Curlex fibers have natural mechanical functions.  Curlex excelsior products promote ideal growing conditions for seed, while simultaneously providing protection from wind and water erosion.  Curlex is engineered specifically to yield ideal performance results with its curled interlocking soft barbed fibers that create a strong, multi-directional fiber matrix.  Beyond superior erosion control, sediment control, and revegetation, Curlex fibers also remove oil from water.  Read more about the Features and Benefits of Curlex.  The word “Curlex” has become synonymous with various erosion control materials, but don’t be fooled by imitators.  There is only one Curlex.

Where Do Renewable Curlex® Fibers Come From?

Engineered Curlex® fibers are made from renewable Great Lakes Aspen trees.  All raw materials for Curlex® are purchased from members of sustainable forestry programs.  The raw material is engineered into specific cuts of Curlex® fibers that have been designed specifically for erosion control, sediment control, and revegetation benefits.

What Is Excelsior?

Excelsior is shaved wood fibers.  Excelsior is a Latin word meaning “always upward.” However, American Excelsior’s has a unique way of curling the fibers with small “barbs” which allows the stands to cling to one another and other objects such as soil when used for erosion control applications. Some excelsior may not contain these features so be sure to ask for “Curlex®” when quality is important.

What Does ECB Stand For?

ECB stands for Erosion Control Blanket.

Does The Type Of Degradable Fiber Within The Matrix Of An Erosion Control Blanket (ECB) Make A Difference?

The type of degradable fiber within the matrix of an ECB can mean the difference between a successful application and a failure.

What Is The Difference Between An Erosion Control Blanket (ECB) And A Turf Reinforcement Mat (TRM)?

ECBs are temporary products that are designed to provide erosion control and hasten vegetation establishment.  ECBs are used in applications where the resultant vegetation alone will be able to withstand design hydraulic forces.  TRMs are permanent solutions that provide erosion control and hasten vegetation establishment, but they also provide permanent reinforcement to the vegetation.  TRMs are typically used in applications where the resultant vegetation alone will not be able to withstand design hydraulic forces.

What Does TRM Stand For?

TRM stands for Turf Reinforcement Mat.

What Is The Difference Between Stem Reinforcement And Root Reinforcement By Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRMs)?

Stem reinforcement occurs when vegetation grows up through TRMs so the stems are reinforced by the TRM.  Root reinforcement occurs when vegetation grows down into TRMs so the root mass is reinforced by the TRM.  Typically, stem reinforcement results from stand alone applications (seed is applied to soil then TRM is rolled over the seed) and root reinforcement occurs from soil fill applications (TRM is rolled out, soil is placed on top of the TRM, soil-filled TRM is seeded, entire system is covered with a degradable Curlex® Erosion Control Blanket (ECB)).  American Excelsior Company does not require soil filling with any of our TRMs, but occasionally Designers specify the soil fill installation method.

Do American Excelsior Company Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRMs) Have To Be Soil Filled?

American Excelsior Company does not require soil filling with any of our TRMs, but occasionally Designers specify the soil fill installation method.

What Is Recyclex®?

Recyclex® is a family of performance based environmentally friendly Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRMs).  Recyclex® fibers are made from 100% post consumer goods – recycled soda bottles.  Recyclex® TRM products are commonly used towards LEED® Credit(s) 4.1/4.2 amongst other credits.  Our LEED® Brochure provides more information regarding potential credit contributions.  Recyclex® TRM is arguably the most tested TRM ever. Recyclex® products provide superior performance capabilities for slope and channelized flow applications.  Unique Recyclex® products do not float in water.  Amazingly, several TRMs on the market today do float in water, which can lead to erosion during hydraulic events.

What Is QuickGRASS®?

QuickGRASS® is a Rolled Erosion Control Product (RECP) option manufactured by American Excelsior Company that is pigmented green.  QuickGRASS® RECPs are green in color, which presents a finished, vegetated look until seeds germinate and plants replace the biodegradable matrix of the Curlex® product.

What Is FibreNet™?

FibreNet™ is netting used on American Excelsior Company Erosion Control Blankets (ECBs) that is a biodegradable jute netting option.

Does Curlex® NetFree™ Really Contain No Netting Material?

Curlex® NetFree™ contains biodegradable Curlex® fibers and biodegradable thread material.  To our knowledge, Curlex® NetFree™ remains the only biodegradable Erosion Control Blanket (ECB) that does not contain netting material.  Curlex® NetFree™ has become a very popular product of choice.

Where Do Straw Fibers Come From?

Straw fiber is an agricultural by-product.  After the grain, such as wheat, has been harvested from the plant the stem of the plant is cut.  The straw stems are baled then brought to an Erosion Control Blanket (ECB) manufacturing facility where they are “busted” apart before being distributed into an ECB.  No engineering goes into straw fibers so their erosion control, sediment control, and revegetation capabilities are limited as compared to Curlex® fibers.

What Is QuickMOW™?

QuickMOW™ is netting used on American Excelsior Company Erosion Control Blankets (ECBs) that is color coded white.  QuickMOW™ netting is a rapid degrading netting option.

Why Is NatureZone™ Netting Used On Curlex Erosion Control Blankets (ECBs) Better For The Environment?

Curlex® I CL, II CL, I, II, I .98, & II .98 products are available with environmentally friendly NatureZone™ Netting.  NatureZone™ netting contains the industry’s largest net openings, which have been proven effective at minimizing potential entrapments.  Other ECBs available (straw, straw/coconut, coconut, etc.) have to use netting with smaller openings sizes otherwise the shorter fibers would fall out of the product.  Unique Curlex® fibers cling and barb together, which allows net openings to be very large and environmentally friendly.  Unlike other fibers, Curlex® does not need netting to hold it together as is evident with Curlex® NetFree™.

Where Do Coconut/Coir Fibers Come From?

Coir is fiber that comes from the husk of a coconut.  No engineering goes into coconut fibers so their erosion control, sediment control, and revegetation capabilities are limited as compared to Curlex® fibers.  Coconuts do not naturally grow well in North America, thus coir products are commonly from South Asian countries such as Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Afghanistan, and Iran.  The majority of coir imports into the U.S. come from southern India and Sri Lanka.  Read more about potential concerns regarding imported coir based products.

Do Most Erosion Control Blankets (ECBs) Contain Seed?

No, most ECBs do not contain seed.  Preseeded blankets typically work well only for local or site-specific applications.  For example, ideal species in the Southwestern U.S. would likely be different than ideal species in the Northwestern U.S.  Matching the proper seed mixture to a site is a very important component of successful erosion control applications using any ECB.  Thus, American Excelsior Company defaults to local seed experts to determine the seed mixture that should be used in conjunction with our products.

How Do I Know Which Product To Use For My Project?

All American Excelsior Company products have performance ratings for slope applications and channel applications on their Material Specifications and Manufacturer’s Certification (MSMC), Product Data Sheet (PDS), and CSI Long Specification that are located in the Technical Support Library. Our free erosion design and analysis software, ErosionWorks®, recommends the right product for the right application based on project-specific input parameters provided by the user. Our Product Line Overview lists all of our products and their recommended applications. In addition, please Contact Us at anytime to help determine which product is the best solution for your project requirements.

Where Can I Get Curlex® And Other Products by American Excelsior Company?

Please Contact Us to find out where the best source is for you to get Curlex® and other products by American Excelsior Company. We have manufacturing locations, distribution partners and retail outlets all across the country.

Contact

We believe in personal and professional attention to our customers and that is why during business hours, we have intelligent, enthusiastic, living human beings answering the phone. If you tell them what you want, they will either provide you with the information you need or will direct you to someone who can.

Customer Service: 1.800.777.7645CCS@Americanexcelsior.com
Kurt Kelsey: Division Director
Craig Shultz: Business Development Manager – cshultz@americanexcelsior.com
Kevin Boyce: 815.768.5866kboyce@curlex.com — MI, IL, IN, OH, KY, WV
Darryl Childers: 817.946.9857dchilders@curlex.com — TX, LA
Harvey Dickson: 908.329.0343hdickson@curlex.com — MD, ME, NH, VT, NY, NJ, PA, VA, MA, CT, DE, RI, ON, QC, NL, NB, PE, NS
Jeff King: 940.367.0940jking@curlex.com — WA, OR, CA, ID, NV, WY, UT, CO, AZ, NM, KS, OK, TX, MO, AR
Eric Marsal: 770.231.5914emarsal@curlex.com — TN, MS, AL, GA, FL, NC, SC
Riley Stenzel: 612.819.9567rstenzel@curlex.com — MT, ND, SD, NE, MN, IA, WI, BC, YT, NT, NU, AB, SK, MB

 

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