Erosion Control | American Excelsior

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

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100% Biodegradable Erosion Control Options
100% Biodegradable Erosion Control Options
The importance of using 100% biodegradable products is paramount with the environmental concerns and regulations we face today.

Environmentally sensitive areas, shorelines, rivers, lakes, and streams are some of the focal points for protection erosion control applications, which may require a 100% biodegradable solution. Keeping soil on site is a concern for many engineers, developers, and contractors. Proper erosion control is important when working with a disturbed site. Selecting a product that fits the design parameters is crucial for a favorable outcome.

American Excelsior Company provides a diverse selection of products to use where 100% biodegradability is desired or required for projects:
- Curlex^® NetFree^™
- E-Staple^®
- Curlex^® I FibreNet^™
- Curlex^® II FibreNet^™
- Curlex^® III FibreNet^™
- Curlex^® High Velocity^™ FibreNet^™
- AEC Premier Straw^® Single Net FibreNet^™
- AEC Premier Straw^® Double Net FibreNet^™
- AEC Premier Straw/Coconut^™ FibreNet^™
- AEC Premier Coconut^™ FibreNet^™
Downloadable Files

AEC Premier Straw DN FibreNet CSI

Curlex High Velocity FibreNet CSI

AEC Premier Straw/Coconut FibreNet CSI

AEC Premier Coconut FibreNet CSI

Curlex II FibreNet CSI

Curlex I FibreNet CSI

Curlex III FibreNet CSI

AEC Premier Straw SN FibreNet CSI

AEC Premier Straw/Coconut FibreNet MSMC

Curlex III FibreNet MSMC

Curlex II FibreNet MSMC

Curlex I FibreNet MSMC

Curlex High Velocity FibreNet MSMC

AEC Premier Straw FibreNet DN MSMC

AEC Premier Coconut FibreNet MSMC

AEC Premier Straw FibreNet SN MSMC

AEC Premier Coconut FibreNet PDS

AEC Premier Straw DN FibreNet PDS

AEC Premier Straw/Coconut FibreNet PDS

AEC Premier Straw SN FibreNet PDS

Curlex I FibreNet PDS

Curlex II FibreNet PDS

Curlex III FibreNet PDS

AEC Premier Straw/Coconut FibreNet SDS

AEC Premier Coconut FibreNet SDS

AEC Premier Straw SN and DN FibreNet SDS

Curlex III FibreNet SDS

Curlex I and II FibreNet SDS

Curlex High Velocity FibreNet SDS
Erosion Control Blanket (ECB) Netting

Each of the products containing the FibreNet trademark contain a 100% Biodegradable Jute netting. Single-netted products have a top net consisting of biodegradable jute and double-netted products have a top and bottom net made of biodegradable jute. Stitching that binds the fiber matrix to the FibreNet is also 100% biodegradable.

Curlex Fiber Matrix

The Curlex brand name signifies a quality product that is naturally seed-free Great Lakes Aspen curled excelsior fibers. Great Lakes Aspen is grown in the United States as a manageable, renewable forest crop.

The unique nature of the ECB fiber matrix is due to the engineered Curlex fiber. Curlex fiber matrices are composed of a specific cut of Aspen designed specifically for erosion control and revegetation benefits.

The engineered fibers have thousands of microscopic barbs that interlock with one another within the matrix. This feature contributes to intimate contact between Curlex products and underlying soil. In addition, Curlex fibers expand when wetted during hydraulic events, which cause the fibers to dig and anchor themselves into the soil. Another added benefit to the Curlex fiber matrix is that it provides ideal ”greenhouse-like” growing conditions for seeds, which results in enhanced germination for increased vegetation establishment. Curlex is considered the industry standard by many because of the plethora of Curlex Features and Benefits.

Straw and Coconut Fibers

AEC Premier Straw consists of agricultural straw that is certified weed seed-free. Agricultural straw fibers are commercially grown in the United States.

AEC Premier Coconut consists of top quality coconut fibers. It should be noted that most, if not all, coconut fibers for use in the erosion control industry are imported fibers, so they are not native to the United States.

AEC Premier Straw/Coconut is a blend our AEC Premier Straw and AEC Premier Coconut fibers.

Functional Longevity

All degradable fiber matrices break down; however, some degrade in place faster than others. Functional longevity of ECBs varies because of differences in climatic conditions. In general, straw ECBs have functional longevities of ≤ 12 months, Curlex ECBs 15-36+ months (depending on the product selected), and coconut ≤ 36 months. Straw fibers are flat by nature and do not naturally form an interlocking matrix so, after the netting material degrades, essentially unanchored blown straw remains on the soil surface. On the other hand, Curlex fibers are engineered to be curled fibers with soft barbs that provide a continuous, interlocking matrix even after the net material degrades. Straw/coconut products are typically 70% straw and 30% coconut fibers by weight. Thus, if the functional longevity of straw is ≤ 12 months, approximately 70% of the straw/coconut product will be gone in less than one year.

It is important to consider how long the ECB is needed or desired to be on the site(s). Some projects may want or need the biodegradable product to degrade in one growing season, but other projects may desire a product that lasts two to three growing seasons. In general, product performance capabilities, climatic conditions, and estimated vegetation establishment rates of selected species dictate the type of ECB selected for environmentally sensitive jobs.

Environmentally Sensitive Areas Must Demand Biodegradable Anchors

American Excelsior Company’s E-Staple shall be installed to anchor ECBs for a complete 100%, biodegradable solution to your environmentally sensitive projects. E-Staples shall be utilized to anchor the biodegradable ECBs in place. E-Staple will completely degrade in 8 to 24 months as compared to common steel staples that will still be in the soil several years after installation. E-Staples are a ”natural plastic” derived from plant sugars and oils, which allows them to biodegrade in soil. Natural plastics eliminate the use of petroleum-based materials, which ultimately helps reduce our dependency on oil.

Trout streams, lakes, and ponds are home to a diverse ecosystem that needs a system in place to protect all aspects of wildlife. Such a system necessitates a properly designed SWPPP that considers the protection of snakes, endangered frogs, and other wildlife species. Sediment-laden runoff entering streams can kill aquatic species; using 100% biodegradable erosion control products for project applications can greatly reduce instances of sediment loads entering our precious waters.

AEC Premier Straw/Coconut™ & AEC Premier Coconut™

AEC Premier Straw®
AEC Premier Straw®

American Excelsior realizes project owners, consultants, specifiers, and landscape contractors wish to have a choice when selecting erosion control blankets. That is why American Excelsior Company, the inventor of biodegradable erosion control blankets (ECBs), manufactures straw, coconut, and excelsior blankets.

Our AEC Premier ECB manufacturing process starts with choosing only top quality, organic, agricultural straw fibers. A single or double net is then stitched to the topside or both sides of the ECB. Depending on your project requirements, several different netting types are available. We offer a green color-coded plastic netting for applications requiring UV resistance, strength, and longevity. Our photodegradable QuickMow™ netting is recommended for urban use and is a very popular choice for certain roadside projects. It is color-coded white to identify it as a rapid-breakdown, polypropylene netting designed for use in areas to be mowed. Also available is our FibreNet™—100% biodegradable netting—for use in critical environmentally sensitive areas.
Downloadable Files

AEC Premier Straw PD

AEC Premier Straw Staple Pattern Guide

AEC Premier Straw SN and DN FibreNet SDS

AEC Premier Straw DN FibreNet PDS

AEC Premier Straw Highway Rolls SN PDS

AEC Premier Straw DN PDS

AEC Premier Straw SN PDS

AEC Premier Straw SN FibreNet PDS

AEC Premier Straw Highway Rolls DN PDS

AEC Premier Straw Channel CAD

AEC Premier Straw Channel CAD.dwg

AEC Premier Straw Slope CAD.dwg

AEC Premier Straw Slope CAD

AEC Premier Straw DN FibreNet CSI

AEC Premier Straw DN QuickMow CSI

AEC Premier Straw SN QuickMow CSI

AEC Premier Straw SN CSI

AEC Premier Straw DN CSI

AEC Premier Straw SN FibreNet CSI

AEC Premier Straw Highway Rolls DN MSMC

AEC Premier Straw Highway Rolls SN MSMC

AEC Premier Straw DN MSMC

AEC Premier Straw SN MSMC

AEC Premier Straw FibreNet DN MSMC

AEC Premier Straw FibreNet SN MSMC

AEC Premier Straw Highway Rolls Installation Guidelines

AEC Premier Straw Installation Guidelines

AEC LEED Brochure

AEC Premier Straw SN DN and Highway rolls SDS

RECP Cross Reference Guide
Material Characteristics

Premier Straw ECBs are biodegradable ECBs consisting of the finest straw fibers available. Depending on job site requirements, a variety of Quick Mow, environmentally sensitive, and stronger netting types are available. At a standard width of 8 feet, which is 18 inches wider than conventional straw ECBs, our Premier Straw ECBs are specifically designed to provide you with the most effective installation widths available. Lightweight and easy to handle, you can rely on AEC Premier Straw to hold its own in the everyday basic ECB applications. Premier straw blankets are available individually wrapped or in master packs to allow for mechanical unloading and stacking.

Product Sizes Weight Netting

AEC Premier Straw 8.0 ft x 112.5 ft (100 yd²)
or
16.0 ft x 112.5 ft (200 yd²) 0.50 lb/yd² Polypropylene
or
FibreNet™

Performance Capabilities

Slopes Netting Type Shear Stress Rating

3:1 & flatter Single : Green, QuickMow, or FibreNet 74.0 Pa (1.55 lb/ft²)

2:1 & flatter Double : Green, QuickMow, or FibreNet 84.0 Pa (1.75 lb/ft² )
Typical Applications

Highway slopes and embankments

Utility right-of-ways
Suggested Specifications

General

Premier Straw ECBs are designed to provide temporary protection for grass seed and topsoil during the germination and progressive revegetation and root system development stages.

Product

Premier Straw ECBs, as manufactured by American Excelsior Company, shall be made from the finest quality agricultural straw fibers available. Straw fibers shall be made into ECB form and stitched to a single net on top or netting top and bottom. Premier Straw fibers shall be of a consistent thickness and evenly distributed throughout the ECB. A variety of netting types is available to meet specific job site requirements. Premier Straw ECBs are certified weed seed free.

Product Roll Sizes Weight* Netting

AEC Premier Straw 8.0 ft x 112.5 ft (100 yd²)
or
16.0 ft x 112.5 ft (200 yd²) 0.50 lb/yd² Polypropylene
or
FibreNet™

*Weight is based on a dry fiber weight basis at the time of manufacture. Baseline moisture content of AEC Premier Straw fibers is 15%.

Product	Slope	Netting Type	Shear Stress (Pa, lb/ft²)
AEC Premier Straw/Coconut	≤ 1.5H:1V	Top – UV Stabilized Heavy Duty Black; Bottom – UV Stabilized Green or both FibreNet	96, 2.0
AEC Premier Coconut	≤ 1H:1V	UV Stabilized Heavy Duty Black or FibreNet	108, 2.25

Product	Sizes	Weight	Netting
AEC Premier Straw	8.0 ft x 112.5 ft (100 yd²) or 16.0 ft x 112.5 ft (200 yd²)	0.50 lb/yd²	Polypropylene or FibreNet™

Slopes	Netting Type	Shear Stress Rating
3:1 & flatter	Single : Green, QuickMow, or FibreNet	74.0 Pa (1.55 lb/ft²)
2:1 & flatter	Double : Green, QuickMow, or FibreNet	84.0 Pa (1.75 lb/ft² )

Product	Roll Sizes	Weight*	Netting
AEC Premier Straw	8.0 ft x 112.5 ft (100 yd²) or 16.0 ft x 112.5 ft (200 yd²)	0.50 lb/yd²	Polypropylene or FibreNet™

AEC Premier Straw® Wattles

Bindex™ BFM
Bindex™ BFM
Innovative erosion and sediment control solutions are a norm at American Excelsior Company. That is why our Curlex^® fibers are the backbone of our erosion and sediment control products.

Imagine the convenience of ordering everything from base mulch products to a quality bonded fiber matrix (BFM), standard straw, straw/coconut, and coconut blankets, industry-standard Curlex erosion control blankets, high-performing and sustainably sourced Recyclex® turf reinforcement mats (TRMs), and efficient Curlex Sediment Log® and standard straw wattles for sediment control… all from the same company, on the same truck. The Bindex innovation of a high-performance hydraulically applied mulch product has provided our customers with the industry’s BEST COST DELIVERY SYSTEM from our six manufacturing and distribution centers.

Curlex Fibers: All products in Bindex BFM contain industry-standard Curlex fibers. These are a few of the benefits Curlex fibers add to Bindex BFM:
- Curlex Fibers help ”bind” the matrix due to their unique curls and barbs
- Curlex Fibers provide added loft and surface roughness to Bindex BFM
- Curlex Fibers are well known for their ability to help expedite germination
- Curlex Fibers have over 50 years of superior performance history as an erosion control media
- Curlex Fibers are made from a biodegradable and renewable resource (Great Lakes Aspen)
- Curlex Fibers have been tested under numerous test methods
Downloadable Files

Bindex Family of Hydraulic Mulches PD.pdf

Bindex BFM Application First Pass.wmv

Bindex BFM Mixing in Hydroseeder.wmv

Bindex BFM SDS.pdf

Bindex BFM Slope.pdf

Bindex Family of Hydraulic Products Press Release.pdf

Bindex BFM Fish Toxicity Report

Bindex BFM CSI.pdf

Bindex BFM MSMC.pdf

Bindex BFM Installation Guidelines.pdf

AEC Product Line Overview.pdf

AEC Channel Application Guide - U.S.pdf

AEC Channel Application Guide - Metric.pdf

Pipeline Brochure.pdf

AEC LEED Brochure.pdf

ASTM D7322 Press Release.pdf

AEC Slope Application Guide.pdf

Shear Stress.pdf

Bindex BFM Slope CAD.dwg

Bindex BFM Slope CAD.pdf
Bindex BFM

Bindex BFM is a one-step erosion control system that provides intimate protection. Bindex BFM combines natural wood fibers, including Curlex fibers, with a cross-linked binder, tackifier, and dye that is mixed with water and applied hydraulically. The resultant matrix becomes water-insoluble, allowing for maximum protection and effective germination immediately after drying.

All ingredients are pre-measured into each bag of Bindex BFM. This one-bag system reduces inventory needs, simplifies compliance, allows for convenient mixing, and helps to ensure consistent quality.

Bindex BFM Highlights

Hydraulically applied slurry ”binds” to almost any soil surface and dries to form a bonded fiber matrix that can be hydrated repeatedly

Matrix helps reduce surface erosion by holding soil, seed, and amendments in place while promoting vegetation establishment

Matrix protects from rainfall and wind erosion while releasing moisture to the soil below it

Made from wood fibers (including Curlex fibers), a natural binding agent, and a mixture of organic and mineral activators

Formula is non-toxic and biodegradable (see Bindex BFM Fish Toxicity Report)

Self-contained one-bag system

Does not require two-step application

how easily Bindex BFM with Curlex Fibers mixes with mechanically agitated hydroseeders (Bindex BFM is not designed to be installed with jet agitated equipment).

In addition, watch how Bindex BFM sprays uniformly from a mechanically agitated hydroseeder.

See the Bindex BFM Installation Guidelines and Bindex BFM Slope CAD detail (.pdf) or (.dwg) for complete installation instructions.

Bindex BFM Material Specifications and Manufacture Certifications (MSMC)
Bindex BFM CSI long specification
Material Characteristics

Product* Ingredients

Bindex BFM 88.0% Natural Wood Fibers (including Curlex^® fibers), 9% Tackifier, ≈1.0% Proprietary, ≈1.0% Proprietary, ≈1.0% Green Dye

*All products come in plastic bags that are shipped 36 bags per pallet.

Performance Capabilities

Product Rating Slope Length* Application Rate

Bindex BFM ≤ 1H:1V 75 ft
(22.9 m) 3,000 – 4,200 pounds per acre
(3,362 – 4,707 kg/ha)

*Recommended maximum uninterrupted slope length at maximum slope rating. Install Curlex^® Sediment Log^® perpendicular to slope length at proper spacing intervals prior to applying hydraulic mulch when slope interruption is used.
Curlex® I and II Blankets
Curlex® I and II Blankets

VIDEO: Straw Vs. Curlex®

Curlex® is considered the industry standard by many because of the plethora of Curlex® Features and Benefits. Remember, there is only one Curlex®. Accept no imitations.

American Excelsior Company is the inventor of biodegradable erosion control blankets. Developed in the early 1960s, Curlex® excelsior blankets are specifically designed to actually promote ideal growing conditions for grass seed, while simultaneously protecting topsoil from wind and water erosion. Curlex® excelsior blankets have long passed the test of time. By design, Curlex® blankets have a built-in swell factor — wet curled excelsior fibers slightly expand in thickness and interlock to form a strong, fiber matrix. This allows the fibers to provide intimate contact with local terrain. Water flow is trained to follow the curled fiber matrix. The roughness of the curled excelsior matrix slows the velocity to a point where gravity takes over, which allows moisture to slowly seep into the topsoil to promote ideal growing conditions.
Typical Applications

Highway embankments, ditch bottoms and slopes, bridges, approaches, and medians

Residential, commercial, & industrial developments

Urban drainage, stream banks, and waterways

Golf course fairways, roughs, waterways, & drop structures

Landfill caps, side slopes, and let down structures

Pipeline right-of-ways
Material Characteristics

Curlex blankets consist of unique softly barbed, interlocking, curled, Aspen excelsior fibers. They are naturally seed-free. Curlex blankets are available with a variety of environmentally sensitive and/or stronger netting types to match job site requirements. We offer a green color-coded plastic netting for applications requiring UV resistance, strength, and longevity. Our photo-degradable Quick Mow^™ netting is recommended for urban, golf course, and certain roadside projects. It is color-coded (white) to identify it as a rapid breakdown, polypropylene netting designed for use in areas to be mowed. Also available is our FibreNet^™ — 100% biodegradable netting — for use in critical environmentally sensitive areas.

Most straight-line fiber blankets draw the line at 270 g/m² (.50 lb/yd²), but not Curlex. At just under 400 g/m² (.75 lb/yd²), Curlex blankets bring 50% more erosion control fibers to your job site. Curlex blankets are available in natural Aspen or QuickGRASS^® (green). Combine that with a roll that is wider than conventional blankets and you have today’s most effective and efficient multi-purpose biodegradable erosion control blanket. Curlex excelsior blankets are available individually wrapped or in master packs to allow for mechanical unloading and stacking.

All Excelsior Blankets Are NOT Created Equal
Learn more about the differences amongst various fibers used for erosion control.
Watch the Natural Mechanical Functions of Engineered Curlex Fibers.
Performance Capabilities

Channels

Shear Stress

Curlex I: 84 Pa (1.75 lb/ft²)

Curlex II: 108 Pa (2.25 lb/ft²)

Curlex I ASTM D6460 Vertical Wall Test
Curlex I ASTM D6460 Trapezoidal Test

Slopes

Steepness

Curlex I: ≤ 2H:1V

Curlex II: ≤ 1.5H:1V

Curlex blankets have long passed the test of time. Curlex has been successful for over 40 years because of its superior performance. Watch Curlex being tested on a slope and notice the clean, clear runoff that is exiting the plot.

Curlex II ASTM D6459 Test
Product Descriptions

Curlex Blankets PD.pdf  964 kB

Case Studies and Case Study Briefs

Fire and Ice – Curlex in Extreme Climates
Curlex Helps Put a Cap on Landfill Erosion
Residential Erosion and Vegetation Establishment with Curlex
Bringing Green Roofs to Life with Curlex
Almost Schooled by the Florida Pan Handle Soils—Curlex II
Curlex Proves Superior Over Straw at Laurel Park Landfill
Repairing Dislocated Highway Shoulders With Curlex
Highway Right-of-Way Solution is Curlex
When Unpredictable Weather Calls, Curlex Answers
Quarry Reclamation with All-Natural Curlex ECBs

Product Data Sheets

Curlex I FibreNet PDS.pdf  135 kB
Curlex I PDS.pdf  123 kB
Curlex II .98 PDS.pdf  124 kB
Curlex II CL PDS.pdf  123 kB
Curlex II FibreNet PDS.pdf  137 kB
Curlex II PDS.pdf  123 kB

Material Specifications

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

Suggested Specifications

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

Installation and Staple Guidelines

Curlex Installation Guidelines.pdf  112 kB

CAD Files

Curlex Channel CAD.pdf  165 kB
Curlex Channel CAD.dwg  585 kB
Curlex Slope CAD.pdf  138 kB
Curlex Slope CAD.dwg  433 kB

Safety Data Sheets

Curlex I, I CL, II, II CL, III SDS.pdf
Curlex I and II FibreNet SDS.pdf

Other Helpful Documents

AEC Product Line Overview
AEC Slope Application Guide
Slope Application Guide Increasing Gradient
AEC Channel Application Guide – U.S.
AEC Channel Application Guide – Metric
Channel Application Guide Increasing Sheer Stress
RECP Cross Reference Guide
Recyclex TRM From Plastic Bottles
Shear Stress
YouTube Video List

Product Name/Nominal Diameter	9.0 in	12.0 in	20.0 in
Minimum Diameter	8.5 in (21.6 cm)	11.5 in (29.2 cm)	19.0 (48.3 cm)
Length (±10%)	25.0 ft (7.6 m)	10.0 ft (3.1 m)	10.0 ft (3.1 m)
Weight (±10%)	50.0 lb (22.7 kg)	30.0 lb (13.6 kg)	60.0 lb (27.2 kg)
Density (±10%)	4.53 lb/ft³ (72.6 kg/m³)	3.82 lb/ft³ (61.3 kg/m³)	2.75 lb/ft³ (44.1 kg/m³)

Product*	Ingredients
Bindex BFM	88.0% Natural Wood Fibers (including Curlex^® fibers), 9% Tackifier, ≈1.0% Proprietary, ≈1.0% Proprietary, ≈1.0% Green Dye

Product	Rating	Slope Length*	Application Rate
Bindex BFM	≤ 1H:1V	75 ft (22.9 m)	3,000 – 4,200 pounds per acre (3,362 – 4,707 kg/ha)

Curlex® Bloc, an American-Made Alternative to Coir Logs

Curlex® CL Blankets
Curlex® CL Blankets

If you can get a Performance Driven Product like Curlex^®, why would you use anything else?

Innovative erosion and sediment control solutions are the norm at American Excelsior Company because our Curlex fibers are the backbone of our products. Curlex fibers have a unique ability to expand and contract when wet and when combined with ”barbed” fibers, Curlex CL fibers actually cling to each other. Project owners, consultants, specifiers, and landscape contractors wish to have many choices when selecting erosion control blankets (ECBs).

That is why American Excelsior Company, the inventor of biodegradable ECBs, innovated Curlex CL, which is a cost-effective lighter version of standard Curlex that provides performance and vegetation establishment benefits superior to straight lined fiber blankets such as straw. Curlex CL offers the best of both worlds – all the unique benefits of the time proven Curlex fiber and a competitive price. Curlex CL is your new solution for a basic single net and double net ECB applications. Curlex is considered the industry standard by many because of the plethora of Curlex Features and Benefits. Learn more about the differences amongst various fibers used for erosion control.
Typical Applications

Utility and pipeline right-of-ways

Highway embankments, ditch bottoms and slopes, bridges, approaches and medians

Residential, commercial, and industrial developments

Landfill construction

Urban drainage

Slope stabilization

Golf course fairways, roughs, and waterways
Material Characteristics

Curlex CL blankets consist of unique softly barbed, interlocking, curled, Aspen excelsior fibers. They are naturally seed-free. Curlex blankets are specifically designed to promote ideal growing conditions for seeds, while simultaneously protecting topsoil from wind and water erosion. Curlex blankets are designed with a built-in swell factor – wet curled excelsior fibers slightly expand in thickness and interlock to form a strong fiber matrix. This allows the fibers to provide intimate contact with the local terrain. Water flow is trained to follow the curled fiber matrix. The roughness of the curled excelsior matrix slows the velocity to a point where gravity takes over, which allows moisture to slowly seep into the topsoil to promote ideal growing conditions. We offer a green color-coded plastic netting for applications requiring UV resistance, strength, and longevity. Our photo-degradable QuickMow^™ netting is recommended for urban, golf course, and certain roadside projects. It is color-code white to identify it as a rapid breakdown, polypropylene netting designed for use in areas to be mowed.

Curlex CL blankets are offered in rolls that are longer than other standard blankets. At a length of 150 feet, 33% more product makes it on each truck, which is imperative with the condition of today’s fuel industry. In addition, labor costs are reduced by expedited installation with longer rolls and because there are fewer seams to deal with.

Performance Capabilities

Product Slopes Channels (Shear Stress Rating)

Curlex I CL 2H:1V & flatter 77 Pa (1.60 lb/ft²)

Curlex II CL 1.5H:1V & flatter 86 Pa (1.80 lb/ft²)

Product Descriptions

Curlex CL PD.pdf  880 kB

Product Data Sheets

Curlex I CL PDS.pdf 123 kB

Material Specifications

Curlex I CL MSMC.pdf  140 kB
Curlex I CL FibreNet MSMC.pdf 261 kB

Suggested Specifications

Curlex I CL CSI.pdf  159 kB
Curlex I CL QuickMow CSI.pdf  159 kB
Curlex II CL CSI.pdf  157 kB
Curlex II CL QuickMow CSI.pdf158 kB

Installation and Staple Guidelines

Curlex Installation Guidelines.pdf  112 kB
Curlex CL Staple Pattern Guide.pdf  125 kB

CAD Files

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

Safety Data Sheets

Curlex I, I CL, II, II CL, III SDS.pdf

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AEC Product Line Overview
AEC Slope Application Guide
Slope Application Guide Increasing Gradient
AEC Channel Application Guide – U.S.
AEC Channel Application Guide – Metric
Channel Application Guide Increasing Sheer Stress
RECP Cross Reference Guide
Recyclex TRM From Plastic Bottles
Shear Stress
YouTube Video List
Curlex® Enforcer® TRM
Curlex® Enforcer® TRM

Curlex® is considered the industry standard by many because of a plethora of Curlex Features and Benefits. Remember, there is only one Curlex®. Accept no imitations.

The Curlex® Enforcer TRM is designed to provide long-term protection against wind and water erosion. It is a natural choice to use in place of stone or riprap in swales, ditch bottoms, and on long, steep slopes.
Typical Applications

Channel bottoms

Swales

Steep slopes

Let-down structures

Drop structures

Other areas associated with concentrated water flow exceeding the performance capability and service life of a standard biodegradable blanket.
Material Characteristics

1.25 lb/yd² product with naturally seed-free Great Lakes Aspen Excelsior Fibers designed to provide a service life of ≈36 months, but the remaining components of the product are permanent. It is bound by two layers of extra heavy-duty black UV stabilized netting to provide permanent reinforcement between established vegetation and root systems in channel bottoms or on slopes. Curlex Enforcer is a biocomposite turf reinforcement mat (TRM).

Learn more about the differences amongst various fibers used for erosion control.
Watch the Natural Mechanical Functions of Engineered Curlex Fibers.

Curlex Enforcer TRMs are available individually wrapped or in master packs to allow for mechanical unloading and stacking.

Performance Capabilities

Curlex Enforcer TRMs can handle wind and water shear even on steep slopes. These heavy-duty blankets provide long-term protection in critical areas where vegetation requires additional time and protection to develop. The following are some practical application recommendations.

Product Slopes Shear Stress

Curlex Enforcer ≤ .5H:1V 156 Pa (3.25 lb/ft²) unvegetated, 480 Pa (10.0 lb/ft²) vegetated

*Weight is based on a dry fiber weight basis at the time of manufacture. Baseline moisture content of Great Lakes Aspen Excelsior is 22%.

Product Descriptions

Case Studies and Case Study Briefs

Community Comes Together—Curlex NetFree, Enforcer, Sediment Logs
Enforcing Soil in Place—Curlex Enforcer

Product Data Sheets

Curlex Enforcer PDS.pdf  106 kB

Material Specifications

Curlex Enforcer MSMC.pdf  133 kB

Suggested Specifications

Curlex Enforcer CSI.pdf  154 kB

Installation and Staple Guidelines

Curlex Installation Guidelines
Curlex Channel CAD.pdf
Curlex Channel CAD.dwg
Curlex Slope CAD.pdf
Curlex Slope CAD.dwg

CAD Files

Curlex Enforcer Channel CAD.pdf
Curlex Enforcer Channel CAD.dwg
Curlex Enforcer Slope CAD.pdf
Curlex Enforcer Slope CAD.dwg

Safety Data Sheets

Curlex Enforcer SDS.pdf

Other Helpful Documents

AEC Product Line Overview
AEC Slope Application Guide
Slope Application Guide Increasing Gradient
AEC Channel Application Guide – U.S.
AEC Channel Application Guide – Metric
Channel Application Guide Increasing Sheer Stress
RECP Cross Reference Guide
Shear Stress
YouTube Video List

Property	Value	Method
Flow Rate (GPM/ft2)	≥35	ASTM D5141
Removal of Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)(%)	≥95	Quantified research^c
Slope Soil Loss Reduction (%)	≥68	Quantified research^d
pH Buffering	8 + 3	ASTM D1117, modified
Fly Ash Filtering (TSS)	≥95	Quantified research^e
Fly Ash Filtration (NTU)	≥88	Quantified research^e

Product	Slopes	Channels (Shear Stress Rating)
Curlex I CL	2H:1V & flatter	77 Pa (1.60 lb/ft²)
Curlex II CL	1.5H:1V & flatter	86 Pa (1.80 lb/ft²)

Product	Slopes	Shear Stress
Curlex Enforcer	≤ .5H:1V	156 Pa (3.25 lb/ft²) unvegetated, 480 Pa (10.0 lb/ft²) vegetated

Curlex® Green Savers™

Typical Rolls Sizes
Width	4.0 ft (1.2m)	8.0 ft (2.4m)
Length	50.0 ft (15.2 m)	50.0 ft (15.2 m)
Area	22.2 yd² (18.6 m²)	44.4 yd² (37.1 m²)
Weight	36.0 lb (16.3 kg)	72.0 lb (32.7 kg)

Physical Properties
Fiber	Great Lakes Aspen Excelsior (naturally seed free); Curled, interlocking with barbed edges
Fiber Size	80% of fibers a minimum of 6” (15.2 cm) long; 0.038” ± 0.008” wide x 0.018” ± 0.003” thick (0.97 mm ± 0.20 mm wide x 0.46 mm ± 0.08 mm thick)
Weight*	1.62 lb/yd² (0.88 kg/m²) ± 10%
Thread Material	HT Polypropylene with UV degrader additive
Thread Pattern	4” x 4” (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm) ± 0.50” (1.3 cm)
Net Material	Polypropylene heavy duty black
Net Openings	0.75” wide x 0.75” long (19.1 mm x 19.1 mm)
Net Configuration	Top and bottom

Curlex® III and High Velocity HD Blankets

Curlex® Hi-Vis Excelsior Logs

Curlex® Hi-Vis Excelsior Logs

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

Curlex® fibers provide the highest level of sediment control. Pre approved by the US EPA as an oil sorbent, Curlex® fibers also remove hydrocarbons, nutrients, metals and more.

Typical Applications

• Control site access
• Promote safe on‐site driving speeds
• Delineate sensitive areas
• Additional sediment and stormwater control
applications
• Stockpile control
• Hazard marker (example: manhole delineation)
• Suitable replacement to safety fencing in certain
applications

Material Characteristics

Description:
Curlex Hi-Vis Excelsior Logs are tubular products consisting of excelsior wood fibers encased in a tubular sleeve. The high visibility containment sleeves have durable handles for ease of movement.
Note: All measurements are nominal.

Physical Properties:
Fiber: Great Lakes Aspen (naturally seed free)
Containment Configuration: Totally encased

Materials:
Great Lakes Aspen (naturally seed free)
Durable High Visibility, Tubular Sleeve

Typical Curlex Hi-Vis Excelsior Log Size:

Norminal Diameter 9.0 in (22.9 cm) 9.0 in (22.9 cm)

Log Length > 18.0 ft (5.5 m) > 20.0 ft (6.1m)

Performance Capabilities

Curlex Hi‐Vis Excelsior Logs are easy to move withtheir 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.

Property Value Method

Filtering Efficiency > 90% ASTM 5141

Product Descriptions

Curlex Hi-Vis Excelsior Logs PD.pdf 1 MB

Case Studies and Case Study Briefs

Product Data Sheets

Material Specifications

Curlex Hi-Vis Excelsior Logs MSMC.pdf 240 kB

Suggested Specifications

Curlex® Hi-Vis Excelsior Logs CSI

Installation and Staple Guidelines

Curlex Hi-Vis Excelsior Logs Installation Guide.pdf 175 kB

CAD Files

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

Safety Data Sheets

Curlex Hi-Vis Excelsior Logs SDS.pdf

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AEC Product Line Overview
AEC Slope Application Guide
Slope Application Guide Increasing Gradient
AEC Channel Application Guide – U.S.
AEC Channel Application Guide – Metric
Channel Application Guide Increasing Sheer Stress
RECP Cross Reference Guide
Recyclex TRM From Plastic Bottles
Shear Stress
YouTube Video List
Curlex® NetFree™
Curlex® NetFree™

American Excelsior Company is the inventor of biodegradable erosion blankets.

American Excelsior Company’s dedication to innovation has lead to the industry’s very first 100% biodegradable erosion blanket. Developed in 2003, Curlex NetFree excelsior blankets are specifically designed to actually promote ideal growing conditions for grass seed, while simultaneously protecting topsoil from wind and water erosion without the use of polypropylene netting on the top or bottom of the blanket. While maintaining all the benefits of the industry-standard Curlex^® excelsior blanket, Curlex NetFree offers a solution that eliminates the fear of plastic or jute netting getting caught up in moving activities or animals becoming entrapped in environmentally sensitive job sites. Curlex is considered the industry standard by many because of the plethora of Curlex Features and Benefits.
Typical Applications

All Mowing Activities

Golf Course Construction

Environmentally Sensitive Areas

Residential Development

Commercial Development

Highway Construction

Urban Drainage

Slope Stabilization
Material Characteristics

Curlex blankets consist of unique softly barbed, interlocking, curled, Great Lakes Aspen excelsior wood fibers. They are naturally seedfree. Curlex NetFree is a 100% biodegradable erosion blanket. Using the unique interlocking, curled, Great Lakes Aspen excelsior wood fibers stitched together with a 100% biodegradable thread allows the blanket to be manufactured without the use of plastic or jute nettings. Depending on job site requirements, the Curlex NetFree blanket can bring a higher performance characteristic to your job site over conventional mulch mats, blown straw with plastic netting, or other single net straight fiber blankets. Curlex NetFree excelsior blankets are available individually wrapped or in master packs to allow for mechanical unloading and stacking.

Performance Capabilities

Slopes 3H:1V and flatter

Channels 48 Pa (1.0 lb/ft²)

Product Descriptions

Curlex NetFree PD.pdf  771 kB

Case Studies and Case Study Briefs

Curlex NetFree—Public Park and Shoreline Restoration 2 MB
Curlex NetFree Onion River Trout Unlimited

Product Data Sheets

Curlex® NetFree™ PDS

Material Specifications

Curlex NetFree MSMC.pdf  133 kB

Suggested Specifications

Curlex NetFree CSI.pdf  154 kB

Installation and Staple Guidelines

Curlex NetFree Installation Guidelines.pdf  112 kB
Curlex NetFree Staple Pattern Guide.pdf  161 kB

CAD Files

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

Safety Data Sheets

Curlex NetFree SDS.pdf

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AEC Product Line Overview
AEC Slope Application Guide
Slope Application Guide Increasing Gradient
AEC Channel Application Guide – U.S.
AEC Channel Application Guide – Metric
Channel Application Guide Increasing Sheer Stress
RECP Cross Reference Guide
Recyclex TRM From Plastic Bottles
Shear Stress
YouTube Video List
Curlex® RoadRunner™
Curlex® RoadRunner™

Curlex RoadRunner is a mechanically installed erosion control blanket (ECB) system that has virtually rendered manual installation obsolete.

If you work with large projects and would like to drastically reduce your unloading and installation labor rate, RoadRunner ECBs along with our patented installation equipment is your most efficient solution. RoadRunner installation equipment is compatible with skid steer equipment. RoadRunner mechanically unloads, installs the blankets, reduces your crew size, and minimizes labor installation time. In turn, it allows you to complete large projects ahead of schedule, vs. the extra time and labor normally associated with manually installed blankets.
Typical Applications

Highway medians, shoulders, channel bottoms, and side slopes

Golf course fairways & roughs

Residential, commercial, and industrial developments

Landfill caps and side slopes

Mine reclamation projects

Pipeline right-of-ways
Material Characteristics

RoadRunner is a patented system designed to allow one person to mechanically unload a flatbed of blankets on-site in less than one hour. After unloading, just change to the installation mode and install with the most labor efficient system available. All you need to install RoadRunner ECBs is one operator and two to three persons to staple the blankets. RoadRunner installation equipment allows you to minimize crew size and maximize labor efficiency by installing wider and longer ECBs. RoadRunners allow for a fast, smooth installation. Available colors are natural Aspen or QuickGRASS^® (green pigment) for urban aesthetics. Curlex is considered the industry standard by many because of the plethora of Curlex Features and Benefits.

Performance Capabilities

Channels

RoadRunner installation equipment will install Curlex ECBs in channels that are accessible by most skid steers.

Slopes

Steepness: RoadRunner ECBs have been installed on 2H:1V slopes; however, the limitations of equipment and operator skill will vary. Refer to equipment safety manual before installing on steep slopes.

Product Descriptions

Curlex RoadRunner PD.pdf  947 kB

Product Data Sheets

Curlex RoadRunner DN PDS.pdf  122 kB
Curlex RoadRunner SN PDS.pdf  122 kB

Material Specifications

Curlex RoadRunner DN MSMC.pdf  134 kB
Curlex RoadRunner SN MSMC.pdf  134 kB

Safety Data Sheets

Curlex RoadRunner SDS.pdf

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AEC Product Line Overview
AEC Slope Application Guide
Slope Application Guide Increasing Gradient
AEC Channel Application Guide – U.S.
AEC Channel Application Guide – Metric
Channel Application Guide Increasing Sheer Stress
RECP Cross Reference Guide
Recyclex TRM From Plastic Bottles
Shear Stress
YouTube Video List

Product	Slopes	Shear Stress
Curlex III	≤ 1H:1V	120 Pa (2.5 lb/ft²) unvegetated
Curlex Enforcer	≤ .5H:1V	156 Pa (3.25 lb/ft²) unvegetated, 480 Pa (10.0 lb/ft²) vegetated
Curlex High Velocity (HV)	≤ .75H:1V	156 Pa (3.25 lb/ft²) unvegetated

Property	Value	Method
Filtering Efficiency	> 90%	ASTM 5141

Slopes	3H:1V and flatter
Channels	48 Pa (1.0 lb/ft²)

Curlex® Sediment Log®

Product Name/Nominal Diameter^a	Length (±10%)	Weight (±10%)^b	Net Opening (Hexagonal-Shaped)
20 in	3.05 m (10 ft)	13.62 kg (30 lb)	3.2 cm (1.3 in)
12 in	3.05 m (10 ft)	9.02 kg (20 lb)	2.5 cm (1 in)
9 in	7.62 m (25 ft)	11.35 kg (25 lb)	1.9 cm (.75 in)
6 in	7.62 m (25 ft)	5.45 kg (12 lb)	1.3 cm (.5 in)

Property	Value	Method
Flow Rate (GPM/ft²)	≥ 35	ASTM D5141
Slope Soil Loss Reduction (%)	≥ 70	Quantified Research^c
Channel Soil Loss Reduction (%)	≥ 50	ASTM D7208
pH Buffering	8 ± 3	ASTM D1117, modified
Functional Longevity^d	≤ 24 Months	Documented Laboratory and Field Studies
Removal of Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)	≥ 95%	Quantified Research^e
Fly Ash Filtration (TSS)	≥ 78%	Quantified Research^f
Fly Ash Filtration (NTU)	≥ 76%	Quantified Research^f

Curlex® Septic Blankets

Curlex® SiltTRAP™
Curlex® SiltTRAP™

Dirty water and mud washing into the streets – these are a few things on construction sites that pose such a nuisance and, at the same time, such a difficult challenge to control. However, ignoring it is simply not an option.

Today’s contractors and engineers are faced with stringent EPA water quality discharge requirements, including NPDES Phase I and II regulations and increased enforcement on job sites. Curlex® SiltTRAP™ was developed to help meet regulatory compliance standards by filtering out sediment from runoff water before it enters storm drains in construction areas.

In addition to the compliance requirements, new residential and commercial developments can enhance the appearance of their projects, while solving problems of soil loss and water runoff by using Curlex® SiltTRAP™. Since these developments are designed to attract buyers or tenants while under construction, it’s vital to the owners to employ an aesthetically pleasing approach to their projects. The green color gives the appearance of instant natural turf, masking its real purpose of providing erosion control for soil loss and water flow control.
Typical Applications

Along back edge of curbs and gutter structures

Along edge of concrete and asphalt pavements

Perimeters of residential construction sites

Perimeters of commercial construction sites

Perimeters of industrial construction sites
Material Characteristics

SiltTRAP offers a unique way of installing a temporary buffer strip to capture sediment before it washes away, filling gutters, clogging pipes, and generally creating a mess. The naturally seed free, unique Curlex^® excelsior fibers in SiltTRAP filter soil from the runoff and greatly reduce off-site problems without the installation and disposal hassles of silt fence. All components of SiltTRAP are degradable, thus there is no need to remove the product after the construction phase is complete.

Roll Dimensions

Width (ft) Length (ft) Area (yd²)

4 112.5 50

8 112.5 100

16 112.5 200

Curlex SiltTRAP with its QuickGRASS^® (green pigment) fibers provides a tremendous visible benefit that is seen the moment it is installed. This is well received in residential and commercial areas where you want to promote a finished effect when your visitors are entering or leaving the site.

Curlex SiltTRAP fibers expand when wet creating a ”clinging” effect to the soil, making the blanket become twice as thick, thereby adding additional protection during heavy rain. The same fibers then slowly release the absorbed moisture back to the soil creating a hygroscopic action that nurtures seeds and promotes revegetation.  Watch the Natural Mechanical Functions of Engineered Curlex Fibers.

Learn more about the differences amongst various fibers used for erosion control.

Curlex is considered the industry standard by many because of the plethora of Curlex Features and Benefits.

Product Descriptions

Curlex® SiltTRAP™ PD.pdf

Case Studies and Case Study Briefs

Curlex All-Natural Curlex Fibers Create a Sediment Control Alternative to Silt Fence 241 kB
Curlex SiltTRAP is a Proven Alternative to Silt Fence in Sheet Flow Applications  99 kB
SiltTrap – All Natural Fibers Create a Sediment Control Alternative 252 kB

Product Data Sheets

Curlex® SiltTRAP™ SN PDS.pdf
Curlex® SiltTRAP™ DN PDS.pdf

Material Specifications

Curlex® SiltTRAP™ MSMC.pdf

Installation and Staple Guidelines

Curlex SiltTrap Installation Guidelines
Curlex SiltTrap Staple Pattern Guide

CAD Files

Curlex SiltTrap CAD.pdf  62.7 kB
Curlex SiltTrap CAD.dwg  348 kB

Safety Data Sheets

Curlex SiltTRAP SDS.pdf

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AEC Product Line Overview
AEC Slope Application Guide
Slope Application Guide Increasing Gradient
AEC Channel Application Guide – U.S.
AEC Channel Application Guide – Metric
Channel Application Guide Increasing Sheer Stress
RECP Cross Reference Guide
Shear Stress
YouTube Video List
Eco-Sustainable™ Products
Eco-Sustainable™ Products
With the increasing need to protect our environment and meet federal NPDES regulations, you need to trust your erosion and sediment control needs to a company that has documented performance. A company that provides one source for all your erosion and sediment products and design needs.

With American Excelsior’s new Eco-Sustainable line, you now have one source of products engineered by success, documented with ASTM large-scale testing, provide an opportunity to earn LEED^® points and are backed by proven performance. Our Eco-Sustainable line is led by SUSTAINABLE, ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY, 100% BIODEGRADABLE, and RECYCLED products:
1. Curlex^® CL, and AEC Premier Straw^®: SUSTAINABLE ECB’s made with Conwed’s^® ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY Nature Zone^™netting and/or new Ecocycle^™ Technology
2. Curlex^® NetFree^™: a SUSTAINABLE ECB without netting and made from BIODEGRADABLE wood fibers
3. Curlex Sediment Log^®: SUSTAINABLE products to filter runoff, retain sediment and dissipate flows using BIODEGRADABLE excelsior fibers
4. E-Staple^®: a BIODEGRADABLE staple to anchor rolled products to the soil
5. Recyclex^® TRM and Recyclex^® TRM-V: made from RECYCLED soda bottles
6. ErosionWorks^®: design software that allows you to design and analyze your site and make the right Eco-Sustainable product choices
Downloadable Files

Eco-Sustainable Products Brochure
Sustainable

Curlex^® and AEC Premier Straw^® products – led by Curlex^® CL ECBs and Curlex Sediment Log^®

Curlex fibers are cut from logs using a unique process where the actual thickness of the fiber, as well as the width, can be cut on high-speed equipment at the same time. The process is so unique, we can control the width and thickness down to the thousands of an inch. Curlex technology yields engineered fibers designed specifically for erosion and sediment control products.

Curlex CL technology utilizes less overall raw material, while still providing a high level of performance. All Curlex raw materials are provided by members of Sustainable Forestry Programs, thus we ensure our Curlex products are sustainable from the very beginning.  Please visit our Curlex CL webpage for more details. Curlex is considered the industry standard by many because of the plethora of Curlex Features and Benefits.

Straw fibers are by-products of agriculture processes and do not provide the level of erosion or sediment control protection that can be expected with engineered Curlex brand products. However, straw fibers are sustainable because as long as the agricultural crops, such as wheat, are needed the straw fiber by-products will be available for lower end erosion and sediment control products.

Curlex Sediment Log is a unique product designed to be porous, unlike many other dense products that only provide damming effects. The key of Curlex Sediment Log is its fibers. Curlex fibers have been shown to be highly effective at filtering contaminated runoff. For example, independent research has quantified Curlex fiber’s unique capability to remove even polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are typical components of asphalts, fuels, oils, and greases. It is important to remember that contaminated runoff cannot be filtered if it is not able to flow through the BMP. The porous design of Curlex Sediment Log allows water to flow through them. Curlex Sediment Log also dissipate flow velocity, which causes sedimentation in front of the products.  Another very important property of Curlex Sediment Log is that it does not contain any seeds – period. Curlex Sediment Log is made from clean, 100% seed free Great Lakes Aspen. Other BMPs, such as straw based products, may be certified free of ”noxious” weed seeds.  ”Noxious” weeds vary by region so take the safe route with naturally seed free Curlex Sediment Log and ensure no seeds will be introduced into the environment on your next project. Please visit our Curlex Sediment Log web page for more details.

Environmentally Friendly

Our Environmentally Friendly products are led by erosion control blankets with netting technologies provided by Conwed.

As discussed above, Curlex fibers are engineered specifically for erosion and sediment control solutions. During the precise process, curls and barbs are created that allow the

fibers to interlock with one another to form a continuous matrix. The interlocking fibers allow for Nature Zone^™ netting materials with larger openings to be used, which have been shown through University testing to be more wildlife-friendly than nets with smaller opening sizes. Other fibers used for erosion and sediment control, such as straw, do not interlock so they typically fall through nettings with larger openings. Thus, fibers other than Curlex generally utilize net materials with smaller openings to hold the product together.

Curlex^® NetFree^™ is very Environmentally Friendly too because it is the only erosion control product that does not contain any netting and the entire product is 100% biodegradable. For complete details, please visit our Curlex NetFree webpage. Many of our products are also available with Environmentally Friendly jute netting and can be viewed at the link below.

100% Biodegradable

Please visit our web page on all our 100% Biodegradable Erosion Control Options.

Recycled Products

Recyclex TRM and Recyclex TRM-V and permanent turf reinforcement mats (TRMs) whose fibers are made from 100% post-consumer goods. For every one pound of Recyclex fibers, approximately 20 plastic bottles are diverted from our landfills. In many cases, Recyclex fibers are used to permanently protect landfills instead of the bottles being ”thrown away” in them. Recyclex products provide a high level of permanent erosion control protection while helping the environment at the same time.  Avoid the requirement for producing new materials used by other TRMs and make a green footprint on your next project by selecting our environmentally responsible Recyclex TRM or TRM-V.  Just think, you make a difference each time you use Recyclex products. For complete details, please visit our Recyclex TRM and TRM-V webpage.

LEED® Points

American Excelsior Company is your single source for earning LEED points outside your building. Our Eco-Sustainable product line has been developed to help site owners earn LEED points. Our products can help contribute toward U.S. Green Builders Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System^™ points to help your project achieve its LEED certification.

Many of our products can help contribute to your LEED certification. For example, Recyclex TRM and TRM-V can be an integral part of your LEED certification by helping achieve up to 10 LEED points.  Consider Recyclex TRM or TRM-V for your next swale, waterway, or channel instead of riprap or other TRMs because you will be helping the environment and your LEED point contributions at the same time.

Curlex NetFree, Curlex blankets, and Curlex Sediment Log are amongst some of our other products that can help contribute toward LEED points. For more information on how American Excelsior Company can help you achieve LEED points, please see our LEED Brochure or contact us. Appropriate LEED Rating Systems, categories, and specific credits are detailed in our brochure.
E-Staple®
E-Staple®

A New, 100% Biodegradable Anchoring Staple

American Excelsior Company offers E-Staple^®, a 100% biodegradable turf staple, which is not just another turf staple. E-Staple is the result of years of research and development that has produced the most unique turf staples available today.
Typical Applications

Wetland and irrigation areas

Coastal projects

Golf course construction

Airport construction

Environmentally sensitive projects

Mowing applications

Use with Curlex^® NetFree™ for a 100% biodegradable project
Material Characteristics

E-Staple’s unique composition sets it apart from other 100% biodegradable staples. E-Staples are comprised of a natural plastic that originates from materials that are abundantly grown in the United States. E-Staple composition is Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) plastic that is made from plant sugars and oils. ”Natural plastics” eliminate the use of petroleum-based materials, which ultimately helps reduce our dependency on oil. This innovative composition produces unique and unmatched physical and chemical features and benefits. All of these features and benefits, along with the independent pull out testing results vs. other turf staples, are detailed in the E-Staple TechNote.

Performance Capabilities

Product Descriptions

E-Staples and E-Stapler PD.pdf

Case Studies and Case Study Briefs

Curlex NetFree Onion River Trout Unlimited

Material Specifications

E-Staple MSMC.pdf

Installation and Staple Guidelines

E-Staples may be installed by hand; however, the E-Stapler™ mechanical applicator greatly expedites E-Staples installation and should be used for best results in hard soils.

Curlex Staple Pattern Guide.pdf

Safety Data Sheets

E-Staple SDS.pdf

Other Helpful Documents

AEC Anchor & Staple Brochure.pdf
AEC Product Line Overview
AEC Slope Application Guide
Slope Application Guide Increasing Gradient
AEC Channel Application Guide – U.S.
AEC Channel Application Guide – Metric
Channel Application Guide Increasing Sheer Stress
E-Stapler Release.pdf
E-Staple Unique Biodegradable Turf Staple.pdf
RECP Cross Reference Guide
Shear Stress
YouTube Video List

Typical Rolls Sizes
Width:	4.0 ft (1.2 m)	8.0 ft (2.4 m)
Length:	100.0 ft (30.5 m)	50.0 ft (15.2 m)
Area:	44.4 yd² (37.1 m²)	44.4 yd² (37.1 m²)
Weight:	71.9 lb (32.6 kg)	71.9 lb (32.7 kg)

Physical Properties
Fiber:	Great Lakes Aspen Excelsior (naturally seed-free); Curled, interlocking with barbed edges
Fiber Size:	80% of fibers a minimum of 6” (15.2 cm) long; 0.038” ± 0.008” wide x 0.018” ± 0.003” thick (0.97 mm ± 0.20 mm wide x 0.46 mm ± 0.08 mm thick)
Fiber Color:	Natural Aspen or Colored Green
Weight^a:	1.62 lb/yd² (0.88 kg/m²) ± 10%
Thread and Net Material:	Polypropylene
Net Configuration:	Top and bottom

Width (ft)	Length (ft)	Area (yd²)
4	112.5	50
8	112.5	100
16	112.5	200

Excel® Fibermulch II

QuickGRASS®PRO Erosion Blanket
QuickGRASS®PRO Erosion Blanket
American Excelsior Company is the inventor of biodegradable erosion control blankets. Developed in the 1960s for large construction and highway projects, Fiberex^® now offers QuickGRASS^®PRO to retailers and contractors.

Since the recent enactment of Phase II of the Clean Water Act, many municipalities have written Curlex^®/QuickGRASS PRO into their building codes. Phase II affects small construction sites of just one acre or greater in size, impacting home builders and contractors. Curlex^® is considered the industry standard by many because of the plethora of Curlex Features and Benefits.
- Complies with storm water management regulations
- Fast, easy installation
- Enhances grass seed germination by providing super water retention
- Protects seeds from birds and the sun’s drying heat
- Because QuickGRASS PRO is degradable, there is no need to remove it before mowing
Ask about the new E-Staple^® biodegradable stakes, which can be used to anchor the QuickGRASS PRO erosion control blankets and other landscape fabrics. They are much more environmentally friendly than metal staples. E-Staples help to minimize the risk of injury to people and equipment. They have superior holding capability, and water resistant, and do not soften from moisture during storage.

Disclaimer: QuickGRASS PRO is a system for erosion control and re-vegetation on slopes and channels. American Excelsior Company (AEC) believes that the information contained herein to be reliable and accurate for use in erosion control and re-vegetation applications. However, since physical conditions vary from job site to job site and even within a given job site, AEC makes no performance guarantees and assumes no obligation or liability for the reliability or accuracy of information contained herein for the results, safety or suitability of using QuickGRASS PRO, or for damages occurring in connection with the installation of any erosion control product whether or not made by AEC or its affiliates, except as separately and specifically made in writing.
Downloadable Files

QuickGRASS PRO Product Description.pdf
Curlex QuickGRASS PRO Blankets Tech Note.pdf
Shear Stress.pdf
QuickGRASS PRO SDS.pdf
QuickGRASS PRO MSMC.pdf
AEC LEED Brochure

Recyclex® TRM and Recyclex® TRM-V

Index Property	Test Method	Value
Mass Per Unit Area	ASTM D 6566	.63 lb/yd² (342 kg/m²)
Thickness	ASTM D 6525	.37 in (9.4 mm)
Light Penetration	ECTC Guidelines	55%
Resiliency	ASTM D 6524	85%
MD Tensile Strength Max	ASTM D 6818	387.6 lb/ft (5.7 kN/m)
TD Tensile Strength Max	ASTM D 6818	340.8 lb/ft (5.0 kN/m)
MD Elongation	ASTM D 6818	21.2%
TD Elongation	ASTM D 6818	20.3%
Ultraviolet Stability	ASTM D 4355 (1,000 hr)	90% (min.)
Fiber Memory	WLM-TM RC-17	95%
Specific Gravity	ASTM D 792	1.28
Porosity	Calculated	97.6%

Index Property	Test Method	Value
Mass Per Unit Area	ASTM D 6566	.50 lb/yd² (271 kg/m²)
Thickness	ASTM D 6525	.29 in (7.5 mm)
Light Penetration	ECTC Guidelines	57%
Resiliency	ASTM D 1777/ECTC	86%
MD Tensile Strength Max	ASTM D 6818	295.2 lb/ft (4.3 kN/m)
TD Tensile Strength Max	ASTM D 6818	194.4 lb/ft (2.9 kN/m)
MD Elongation	ASTM D 6818	32.2%
TD Elongation	ASTM D 6818	40.8%
Ultraviolet Stability	ASTM D 4355 (1,000 hr)	80% (min.)
Fiber Memory	WLM-TM RC-17	95%
Specific Gravity	ASTM D 792	1.21
Porosity	Calculated	97.5%

TriNet® Family of TRMs

Curlex® Blankets, Curlex® HD Blankets, Recyclex® TRM and TRM-V, Curlex® CL Blankets, Curlex Sediment Log®, Curlex® NetFree™, AEC Premier Straw/Coconut™, AEC Premier Coconut™, TriNet® Family of TRMs,Curlex® Hi-Vis Excelsior Logs

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

Installation Guidelines

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

Miscellaneous Documents

AEC Anchor & Staple Brochure.pdf 4 mB
AEC Channel Application Guide – Metric.pdf  154 kB
AEC Channel Application Guide – U.S..pdf  170 kB
AEC LEED Brochure.pdf  135 kB
AEC Product Line Overview.pdf  441 kB
AEC Recommended Log and Wattle Slope Spacing – Metric.pdf  69.9 kB
AEC Recommended Log and Wattle Slope Spacing – U.S.pdf  69.8 kB
AEC Slope Application Guide.pdf  103 kB
AEC Twist Pin Brochure.pdf 2.3mB
American Excelsior Erosion Control Brochure.pdf 4 MB
ASTM D7322 Press Release.pdf  67 kB
Bindex BFM Fish Toxicity Report.pdf  115 kB
Bindex Family of Hydraulic Products Press Release.pdf  75.8 kB
Channel Application Guide Increasing Shear Stress 4 MB
Completely unrolling RECPs by AEC.pdf  186 kB
Curlex Bloc ASTM D5141 Results 286kB
Curlex Bloc Press Release.pdf  99.6 kB
Curlex CL Press Release.pdf  22.1 kB
Curlex Features and Benefits.pdf  662 kB
Curlex Sediment Log and AEC Wattle Design Values.pdf  41.2 kB
EarthStabilizer PD.pdf 801 kB
E-Stapler Release.pdf  181 kB
EcoSustainable Products by AEC.pdf  345 kB
Erosion Control March_April 2014 Page 14.pdf  1.56 MB
PennDOTApproval Form CS-4171LA.pdf  538 kB
PipelineBrochure_2013_016.pdf  1.28 MB
RECP Cross Reference Guide.pdf  47.7 kB
Sediment Log Channel Spacing – Metric.pdf  44.1 kB
Sediment Log Channel Spacing – U.S..pdf  35.9 kB
Slope Application Guide Increasing Gradient 2 MB
TriNet Recyclex Landfill Application.pdf 7 MB
YouTube Video List

Product Data Sheets

Product Description

AEC Premier Coconut and Straw/Coconut PD.pdf  815 kB
AEC Premier Straw PD.pdf  15 mB
AEC Premier Straw Wattles PD.pdf  1.01 MB
Bindex Family of Hydraulic Mulches PD.pdf  308 kB
Curlex Blankets PD.pdf  964 kB
Curlex Bloc PD.pdf  1.38 MB
Curlex CL PD.pdf  880 kB
Curlex Green Savers PD.pdf  501 kB
Curlex Heavy Duty Blankets PD.pdf  1.01 MB
Curlex Hi-Vis Excelsior Logs PD.pdf  1 MB
Curlex NetFree PD.pdf  771 kB
Curlex RoadRunner PD.pdf  947 kB
Curlex Sediment Log PD.pdf  855 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Bio PD.pdf 986 kB
Curlex Septic Blankets PD.pdf 479 kB
Curlex SiltTRAP PD.pdf  899 kB
EarthStabilizer PD.pdf 801 kB
E-Staples and E-Stapler PD.pdf  790 kB
ErosionWorks Design Software PD.pdf  1.01 MB
Excel Fibermulch II PD.pdf  814 kB
QuickGRASS PRO.pdf  774 kB
Recyclex TRM and TRMV PD.pdf  1.06 MB
TriNet Family of TRMs PD.pdf 1 MB

SDS

AEC Premier Coconut and Highway rolls SDS.pdf
AEC Premier Coconut FibreNet SDS.pdf
AEC Premier Straw SN and DN FibreNet SDS.pdf
AEC Premier Straw SN, DN, and Highway Rolls SDS.pdf
AEC Premier Straw Wattle SDS.pdf
AEC Premier Straw/Coconut and Highway rolls SDS.pdf
AEC Premier Straw/Coconut FibreNet SDS.pdf
Bindex BFM SDS.pdf
Bindex Blend SDS.pdf
Bindex Blend WT SDS.pdf
Bindex Wood SDS.pdf
Bindex Wood WT SDS.pdf
Curlex Bloc SDS.pdf
Curlex Enforcer SDS.pdf
Curlex Hi-Vis Excelsior Logs SDS.pdf
Curlex High Velocity FibreNet SDS.pdf
Curlex High Velocity SDS.pdf
Curlex I, I CL, II, II CL, III SDS.pdf
Curlex I and II FibreNet SDS.pdf
Curlex III FibreNet SDS.pdf
Curlex NetFree SDS.pdf
Curlex QuickGRASS SDS.pdf
Curlex RoadRunner SDS.pdf
Curlex Sediment Log BIO SDS.pdf
Curlex Sediment Log SDS.pdf
Curlex SiltTRAP SDS.pdf
E-Staple SDS.pdf
Excel Fibermulch II – No TAC SDS.pdf
Excel Fibermulch II SDS.pdf
QuickGRASS PRO SDS.pdf
Recyclex TRM Recyclex TRM – V SDS.pdf
TriNet Coconut SDS.pdf
TriNet Curlex SDS.pdf
TriNet Recyclex SDS.pdf
TriNet Straw/Coconut SDS.pdf
Wooden Stakes SDS.pdf

Staple and Stake Pattern Guides

Tech Notes

All Excelsior Blankets Are Not Created Equal.pdf  865 kB
Biodegradable Blanket Without Netting Material – Curlex NetFree.pdf  465 kB
Curlex QuickGRASS Blankets Tech Note.pdf  854 kB
E-Staple Unique Biodegradable Turf Staple.pdf  1.17 MB
Recyclex TRM From Plastic Bottles.pdf  1.18 MB
Shear Stress.pdf  967 kB

Tech Tip Videos

Comparison of ECB Fibers.wmv  7 MB
Curlex Bloc Installation.wmv  6.93 MB
Curlex Easy Unrolling Guide.wmv  6.8 MB
Curlex Fibers Remove Oil From Water.wmv  5.54 MB
Curlex Natural Mechanical Functions.wmv  3.57 MB
Curlex Sediment Log vs Straw Wattle Flow Rate Video.wmv 27 MB
E-Staple Tech Tip.wmv  4.69 MB
Ecologically Friendly Curlex Fibers.wmv  3.4 MB
Trench Method A.wmv  6.73 MB
Trench Method B.wmv  6.92 MB

Technical Papers

(1997 IECA) Design… Technology Test Laboratory.pdf  460 kB
(1998 IECA) Research… Facilities (CERFs).PDF  240 kB
(1998 IECA) Research… Facilities (REFs).PDF  194 kB
(2001 ASCE) Quantifying… Best Management Practices.pdf  1.91 MB
(2002 IECA) Use… Event-by-Event Basis.pdf  358 kB
(2003 IECA) Determining… (BMPs).pdf  115 kB
(2003 IECA) Quantitative… Under Simulated Rainfall.pdf  95.7 kB
(2004 IECA) ErosionLab… Control Industry.pdf  142 kB
(2004 IECA) Estimating… Runoff From Hillslopes.pdf  109 kB
(2004 StormCon) Which… For Slope Protection.pdf  360 kB
(2005 IECA) Introduction… Facility (SCF).pdf  1.31 MB
(2006 StormCon) Testing… Perimeter Control BMPs.pdf  1.4 MB
40 Years of Slope Surface Stabilization.pdf  1 MB
Blown Straw vs. Erosion Control Blankets.pdf  1.22 MB
Coir Products – A Different Kind of Invasive.pdf  457 kB
Curlex Bloc Natural Filters.pdf  4.45 MB
Fly Ash Filtration Using Curlex Blocs.pdf  2 MB
Fly Ash Filtration Using Curlex Sediment Logs.pdf  2 MB
Soil Temperature… in a Desert Ecosystem.pdf  367 kB

Videos

YouTube Video List 294 kB
48_hr_Vegetated_Recyclex_2_am.WMV  1.08 MB
ASTM_D7208_Curlex_Sediment_Log_Testing.wmv  1.23 MB
ASTM_D6459_AEC_Premier_Straw_Test.WMV  1.34 MB
ASTM_D6459_Bare_Soil_Control.wmv  1.86 MB
ASTM_D6459_Curlex_II_Test.WMV  654 kB
ASTM_D6459_Curlex_NetFree.wmv  711 kB
ASTM_D6460_Bare_Soil_Testing.wmv  859 kB
ASTM_D6460_Curlex_I_Test.WMV  605 kB
ASTM_D6460_Curlex_I_Vertical_Wall.wmv  733 kB
ASTM_D6460_Curlex_III_Test.wmv  1.24 MB
ASTM_D6460_NetFree_Test.WMV  1.69 MB
ASTM_D6460_Vegetated_Recyclex_Test.wmv  1.65 MB
Bindex_BFM_Application_First_Pass.wmv  2.23 MB
Bindex_BFM_Mixing_in_Hydroseeder.wmv  741 kB
Curlex_RoadRunner.wmv  985 kB
Curlex_Sediment_Log_Perimeter_Control_Testing.wmv  1.76 MB
Does_Your_TRM_Float_During_Hydraulic_Events.wmv  3.9 MB
ErosionLab_Education.wmv  963 kB
Hands_on_education.wmv  3.07 MB

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

Roll Area:	83.6 m² (100.0 yd²)
*Weight:**	0.27 kg/m² (0.50 lb/yd²)
Roll Dimensions:	2.4 m x 34.3 m (8.0 ft x 112.5 ft)

Slope Steepness	≤ 4H:1V
Typical Longevity	≈ 3 Months
Application Rate	2,000 – 2,500 lb/acre

Fiber Length	25% or more of fibers 0.40” (10.2 mm) long, 75% of fibers retained on #28 sieve
Moisture Content	10% ± 3%
pH	5.4 ± 0.1
Organic Matter	99.3% ± 0.2
Ash Content	0.7% ± 0.2
Water Holding Capacity	1401% ± 10%
Gross Bag Weight	50.0 lb (22.7 kg)
Dye Weight	2.0 oz (0.057 kg)
Tackifier Weight	30.1 oz (0.853 kg)
Fiber	Great Lakes Aspen (naturally seed-free)

Vegetated	Consult SCS Vegetal Curve
Unvegetated	.035-.040

	TriNet® Straw/Coconut A blend of 70% straw and 30% coconut fibers and two layers of heavy-duty UV stabilized netting (top and bottom) with an ultra heavy duty (middle) netting designed to provide permanent service life and reinforcement between established vegetation and root systems on slopes and in channel bottoms. TriNet Straw/Coconut is a biocomposite turf reinforcement mat (TRM).
	TriNet® Coconut Coconut fibers and two layers of super heavy duty UV stabilized netting (top and bottom) with an ultra heavy duty (middle) netting designed to provide permanent service life and reinforcement between established vegetation and root systems on slopes and in channel bottoms. TriNet Coconut is a biocomposite turf reinforcement mat (TRM).
	TriNet® Curlex® Great Lakes Aspen Excelsior Wood Fibers and two layers of ultra heavy duty black UV stabilized netting (top and middle) with a super heavy duty polypropylene (UV-stabilized) netting (bottom) designed to provide permanent service life and reinforcement between established vegetation and root systems on slopes and in channel bottoms. TriNet Curlex is a biocomposite turf reinforcement mat (TRM).
	TriNet® Recyclex® 100% recycled synthetic fibers and two layers of ultra heavy duty UV stabilized netting (top and bottom) with an ultra heavy duty (middle) netting designed to provide permanent service life and reinforcement between established vegetation and root systems on slopes and in channel bottoms. TriNet Recyclex is a turf reinforcement mat (TRM).

Norminal Diameter	9.0 in (22.9 cm)	9.0 in (22.9 cm)
Log Length	> 18.0 ft (5.5 m)	> 20.0 ft (6.1m)

Length:	90.0 ft (27.4 m)
Area:	80.0 yd² (66.9 m²) or 160.0 yd² (133.8 m²)
Weight:	50.0 lb (22.7 kg) or 100.0 lb (45.4 kg)
Color:	Green
Width:	8.0 ft (2.4 m) or 16.0 ft (4.9 m)

Length:	112.5 ft (34.3 m)
Area:	100.0 yd² (83.6 m²) or 200.0 yd² (167.2 m²)
Weight:	50.0 lb (22.7 kg) or 100.0 lb (45.4 kg)
Color:	Green
Width:	8.0 ft (2.4 m) or 16.0 ft (4.9 m)

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Erosion Control Overview

Have you ever wondered why Curlex® is so popular?

Short-Term Erosion Control Blankets

The Original Curlex® Erosion Control Blanket

Curlex® CL Blankets

AEC Premier Straw® Blankets

Curlex® NetFree™ Blankets

Long-Term Erosion Control Blankets

Curlex® Double Net (Curlex® II)

Curlex® III

AEC Premier Coconut™

AEC Premier Straw/Coconut™ Blankets

Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRMs)

TriNet® Family of TRMs

Curlex® Enforcer®

Recyclex® TRM and Recyclex® TRM-V

Sediment Control Devices

Curlex® Bloc

AEC Premier Straw® Wattles

Curlex® Hi-Vis Excelsior Logs

Curlex® Sediment Log®

Curlex® SiltTRAP™

Products

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100% Biodegradable Erosion Control Options

Downloadable Files

Erosion Control Blanket (ECB) Netting

Curlex Fiber Matrix

Straw and Coconut Fibers

Functional Longevity

Environmentally Sensitive Areas Must Demand Biodegradable Anchors

AEC Premier Straw/Coconut™ & AEC Premier Coconut™

Downloadable Files

Performance Capabilities

Typical Applications

AEC Premier Straw/Coconut & AEC Premier Coconut Case Studies

Suggested Specifications

AEC Premier Straw/Coconut ECB

AEC Premier Coconut ECB

AEC Premier Straw®

Downloadable Files

Material Characteristics

Performance Capabilities

Typical Applications

Suggested Specifications

General

Product

AEC Premier Straw® Wattles

Downloadable Files

Material Characteristics

Typical Applications

Installation

Bindex™ BFM

Downloadable Files

Bindex BFM

Bindex BFM Highlights

Material Characteristics

Performance Capabilities

Curlex® I and II Blankets

Typical Applications

Material Characteristics

Performance Capabilities

Channels

Slopes

Product Descriptions

Case Studies and Case Study Briefs

Product Data Sheets

Material Specifications

Suggested Specifications

Installation and Staple Guidelines

CAD Files

Safety Data Sheets

Other Helpful Documents

Curlex® Bloc, an American-Made Alternative to Coir Logs

Typical Applications

Material Characteristics

Performance Capabilities

Product Descriptions

Case Studies and Case Study Briefs

Product Data Sheets

Curlex^® III

Curlex^® Enforcer^®

Curlex^® High Velocity^™ (HV)