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American Excelsior · Permanent TRM
Recyclex Turf Reinforcement Mats
Permanent turf reinforcement mats made from 100% recycled post-consumer goods — engineered for ditch and channel bottoms, swales, slopes, and shorelines, with heavy-duty polypropylene netting top and bottom.
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100% recycled, permanent reinforcement
Made in the USA
Recyclex turf reinforcement mats are permanent erosion control mats that are made from 100% recycled post-consumer goods. Recyclex TRMs are typically used on ditch bottoms, channel bottoms, swales, slopes, on shoreline. The top and bottom of each blanket is covered with heavy duty polypropylene netting.
A Practical Guide to Long-Term Erosion Control
Recyclex TRMs at a Glance
What it is: Recyclex® TRMs are permanent turf reinforcement mats made from 100% post-consumer recycled fibers — tough, green mats that stabilize soil and nurture vegetation for the long haul.
Ideal use cases: Steep slopes, channels, stormwater swales, down-chutes, shorelines — where a temporary blanket won’t cut it and riprap might be excessive.
Permanent control
A permanent solution that stays year after year — not a temporary blanket that degrades away.
100% recycled
Made entirely from post-consumer recycled fibers — a greener choice between blankets and hard armor.
3D fiber matrix
Interlocking fibers and heavy netting grip soil, slow water at ground level, and protect seed.
Holds in high flow
Stays anchored even in high flows thanks to fiber density greater than 1 — ideal for channels and steep grades.
How Recyclex TRMs Work
The interlocking fibers and heavy netting create a 3D matrix that grips soil, slows water at ground level, protects seed, and promotes vegetation anchoring the mat for stability.
- Permanent erosion control — stays year after year.
- Stand-alone: laid directly over the seedbed.
- Soil-fill: a thin soil veneer atop the mat before seeding.
- Stays anchored — even in high flows — thanks to fiber density >1.
Selecting the Right Recyclex Option
Match the mat to slope or flow conditions, then choose an installation method that aligns with your vegetation goals.
- Use on side slopes or channels where higher shear forces exist.
- Steeper gradients? Recyclex is ideal.
- Always specify overlaps (6″), staple rows, and trenching in your plans.
Pro tip: Call out “stand-alone” vs “soil-fill,” anchoring patterns, and overlaps in project specs for consistent installations.
Recyclex in Action
Case Study
Shoreline Channel Reinforcement
Coastal Channel Stabilization
A natural, vegetated shoreline — without riprap
Situation
A coastal channel needing stabilization without riprap. Goals were erosion control, natural appearance, and vegetated long-term stabilization.
Solution
Installed Recyclex TRM using the soil-fill method: mat anchored, topped with ~1″ soil, seeded, and protected for early germination. Vegetation interlocked with the mat to lock soil in place.
- Maintained intimate soil contact during flows.
- Full vegetation within one season; stable, natural shoreline appearance.
- Contractor success due to proper trenching and staple spacing.
Field Checklist: Installing Recyclex TRMs Successfully
- Prep seedbed (fine grade, compact, remove debris).
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Seed, then either:
- Stand-alone: Place mat over seeded bed.
- Soil-fill: Anchor mat, add thin soil veneer, seed, then cover.
- Install mats in flow direction (channels) or vertical on slopes.
- Trench at start, overlap mats 6″, and staple overlaps.
- Anchor per specification: denser at edges, seams, and transitions.
- Water if needed, mow at safe stand height, inspect after storms.
Why Recyclex TRMs Are a Smart Choice
They deliver long-term erosion control, encourage vegetation, reduce maintenance vs. rock, and support sustainability via recycled materials — making them a greener, practical choice between blankets and hard armor.
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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is this product made?
They are all made in the USA.
How long will shipping take?
All orders ship for free. Orders typically ship out within 1 business day if placed before 1PM Eastern.
Are these blankets already seeded?
No, they are not. As different parts of the country should use different types of seeds. All of our blankets come seed free.
Can I purchase less than the 15 mat minimum?
Unfortunately no, we can only sell at least a pallet or more which is 15+ mats.
Not Sure Which Mat Your Site Needs?
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