Engineered to control erosion on steep slopes, the Pyramat stabilizes soil and increases vegetation on even the roughest of terrains. By interlocking with the underlying soil and strengthening vegetative root systems, the mat’s geometry naturally reinforces the soil and protects the surface against erosion. Its three-dimensional geotextile matrix is comprised of pyramid-like cells of woven polypropylene monofilament yarn, a long-lasting synthetic material that contributes to the mat’s enduring effectiveness.
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Gallery label from Born Out of Necessity , March 2, 2012–January 28, 2013
The geometry of the Pyramat Erosion Mat helps stabilize soil and bolster vegetation even on the roughest of terrains. This three-dimensional woven geotextile matrix is made of polypropylene monofilament yarns woven into a uniform design of pyramid-like cells. The mat interlocks and strengthens vegetative root systems, naturally reinforcing the soil and protecting the surface against erosion.
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