Curlex® – Wood Excelsior Erosion Control Blankets

Wood Excelsior Erosion Control.

Features & Benefits:

– Aspen Wood Fibers swell when wet, locking fibers together.
– Wood fibers a rough, not smooth like straw, which slows velocity of water.
– Promotes ideal growing conditions.
– Available in long lasting netting or rapid photo-degrading netting for special situations
– Available in natural Aspen or QuickGRASS® (green) colors.
– Available in multiple sizes and strengths depending on you needs.

Curlex I – For Slopes to 2H:1V, Channel velocity to 7 ft/s, Shear stress to 1.75 lb/sqft
Curlex II – For Slopes to 1.5H:1V, Channel velocity to 9 ft/s, Shear stress to 2.25 lb/sqft

Standard Roll Sizes – 4ft x 112.5ft (50 yd2), 8ft x 112.5ft (100 yd2),16ft x 112.5ft (200 yd2)
FiberNet Roll Sizes – 4ft x 101.25ft (45 yd2), 8ft x 101.25ft (90 yd2)
Weight – .73 lb/yd2
Netting Options – Green, Quickmow White (90 day), FiberNet
Color- Natural Aspen or QuickGRASS Green

– Highway embankments, ditch bottoms and slopes, bridges, approaches and medians
– Residential, commercial, and industrial developments
– Urban drainage, stream banks, and waterways
– Golf course fairways, roughs, and waterways
– Landfill caps, side slopes, and let down structures
– Pipeline right-of-ways

Curlex erosion control blankets from American Excelsior are like a nature-friendly shield, crafted from Great Lakes aspen fibers. These blankets lock onto the soil, protecting it from wind and water erosion while creating the perfect environment for new grass to flourish. It’s a simple yet powerful solution for protecting slopes, embankments, and other vulnerable areas, ensuring a greener, more resilient landscape.

Available in two styles for temporary erosion control, the Curlex I and Curlex II wood excelsior blankets are natural weed seed free come in environmentally sensitive and/or stronger netting to meet most project needs.