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.
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
View Our Product Brochure
- 100% Biodegradable Erosion Control Options
- AEC Premier Straw/Coconut™ & AEC Premier Coconut™
- AEC Premier Straw®
- AEC Premier Straw® Wattles
- Bindex™ BFM
- Curlex® I and II Blankets
- Curlex® Bloc, an American-Made Alternative to Coir Logs
- Curlex® CL Blankets
- Curlex® Enforcer® TRM
- Curlex® Green Savers™
- Curlex® III and High Velocity HD Blankets
- Curlex® Hi-Vis Excelsior Logs
- Curlex® NetFree™
- Curlex® RoadRunner™
- Curlex® Sediment Log®
- Curlex® Septic Blankets
- Curlex® SiltTRAP™
- Eco-Sustainable™ Products
- E-Staple®
- Excel® Fibermulch II
- QuickGRASS®PRO Erosion Blanket
- Recyclex® TRM and Recyclex® TRM-V
- TriNet® Family of TRMs
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
Complete the form below to enter your request for a Lunch and Learn Workshop. A representative of American Excelsior Company will contact you quickly to set a luncheon date and discuss your Lunch and Learn Workshop.
Resources
Technical Support
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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 Enforcer Channel CAD.pdf
Curlex Enforcer Channel CAD.dwg
Curlex Enforcer Slope CAD.pdf
Curlex Enforcer Slope CAD.dwg
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 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 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
Installation Guidelines
AEC Premier Coconut Installation Guidelines.pdf 111 kB
AEC Premier Straw/Coconut Installation Guidelines.pdf 111 kB
AEC Premier Straw Highway Rolls Installation Guidelines.pdf 107 kB
AEC Premier Straw Installation Guidelines.pdf 107 kB
AEC Premier Straw Wattles Installation Guidelines.pdf 290 kB
Bindex BFM Installation Guidelines.pdf 258 kB
Bindex Wood and Bindex Blend Installation Guidelines.pdf 97.4 kB
Curlex Blocs Installation Guidelines.pdf 1.18 MB
Curlex Hi-Vis Excelsior Logs Installation Guide.pdf 175 kB
Curlex Installation Guidelines.pdf 112 kB
Curlex NetFree Installation Guidelines.pdf 112 kB
Curlex Roadrunner Installation Guidelines.pdf 113 kB
Curlex Sediment Logs Installation Guidelines.pdf 296 kB
Curlex SiltTRAP Installation Guidelines.pdf 296 kB
Excel Fibermulch II Installation Guidelines.pdf 295 kB
Recyclex Installation Guidelines.pdf 112 kB
TriNet Coconut Installation Guidelines.pdf 71 kB
TriNet Curlex Installation Guidelines.pdf 182 kB
TriNet Recyclex Installation Guidelines.pdf 188 kB
TriNet Straw/Coconut Installation Guidelines.pdf 72 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
Miscellaneous Documents
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
AEC Premier Coconut FibreNet PDS.pdf 121 kB
AEC Premier Coconut PDS.pdf 375 kB
AEC Premier Straw/Coconut FibreNet PDS.pdf 123 kB
AEC Premier Straw/Coconut PDS.pdf 121 kB
AEC Premier Straw Highway Rolls DN PDS.pdf 347 kB
AEC Premier Straw Highway Rolls SN PDS.pdf 120 kB
AEC Premier Straw DN FibreNet PDS.pdf 134 kB
AEC Premier Straw DN PDS.pdf 117 kB
AEC Premier Straw SN FibreNet PDS.pdf 134 kB
AEC Premier Straw SN PDS.pdf 121 kB
Curlex Bloc PDS.pdf 215kB
Curlex I CL PDS.pdf123 kB
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
Curlex III FibreNet PDS.pdf 112 kB
Curlex III PDS.pdf 123 kB
Curlex Enforcer PDS.pdf 106 kB
Curlex High Velocity PDS.pdf 377 kB
Curlex High Velocity FibreNet PDS.pdf 229 kB
Curlex NetFree PDS.pdf 117 kB
Curlex RoadRunner DN PDS.pdf 122 kB
Curlex RoadRunner SN PDS.pdf 122 kB
Curlex Sediment Log PDS.pdf 218kB
Curlex Sediment Log Bio PDS.pdf 218kB
Curlex SiltTRAP DN PDS.pdf 112 kB
Curlex SiltTRAP SN PDS.pdf 112 kB
Recyclex PDS.pdf 122 kB
Recyclex TRM – V PDS.pdf 122 kB
TriNet Coconut TRM PDS.pdf 84 kB
TriNet Curlex TRM PDS.pdf 237 kB
TriNet Recyclex TRM PDS.pdf 219 kB
TriNet Straw/Coconut TRM PDS.pdf 82 kB
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
AEC Premier Coconut Staple Pattern Guide.pdf 155 kB
AEC Premier Straw/Coconut Staple Pattern Guide.pdf 156 kB
AEC Premier Straw Staple Pattern Guide.pdf 125 kB
AEC Premier Straw Wattle Staking Pattern Guide.pdf 94.1 kB
Curlex CL Staple Pattern Guide.pdf 125 kB
Curlex NetFree Staple Pattern Guide.pdf 161 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Staking Pattern Guide.pdf 55.7 kB
Curlex Sediment Log Staple Pattern Guide.pdf 90.3 kB
Curlex SiltTrap Staple Pattern Guide.pdf 109 kB
Curlex Staple Pattern Guide.pdf 153 kB
Recyclex Staple Pattern Guide.pdf 159 kB
TriNet Coconut Staple Pattern Guide.pdf 487 kB
TriNet Curlex Staple Pattern Guide.pdf 490 kB
TriNet Recyclex Staple Pattern Guide.pdf 494 kB
TriNet Straw/Coconut Staple Pattern Guide.pdf 487 kB
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