MKB Turf Reinforcement Mats Permanent Solutions when Vegetation alone isn’t enough
Engineered Stability for Modern Infrastructure. When site conditions exceed the capabilities of degradable erosion control blankets, our Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRMs) provide the necessary structural backbone. Designed to reinforce vegetation and stabilize soil in high-flow and high-slope environments, these mats transform natural green spaces into permanent, reinforced assets.
MKB Turf Reinforcement Mats are categorized into three distinct types, each offering advantages in specific site applications.
Why Choose MKB Turf Reinforcement Mats?
The Gold Standard in Permanent Erosion Protection
VMAX® Composite TRMs are the industry-leading solution for high-velocity channels and severe slope applications. By integrating a UV stabilized, high-strength, three-dimensional net structure with a fiber matrix material, these composite systems offer unparalleled shear stress performance while providing vegetative establishment and reinforcement benefits. They are specifically engineered to provide the performance of hard armor (like concrete or riprap) with the aesthetic and environmental benefits of a living, vegetated surface.
Double Net Poly-Fiber TRMs
Designed for professional contractors who require a balance of strength and ease of installation, our Double Net Poly-Fiber TRMs offer high-level soil retention for both slope and channel projects. These mats feature two layers of high-strength netting encapsulating a synthetic fiber matrix, providing immediate soil protection and excellent root entanglement. The result is a secure, long-term stabilization system that adapts perfectly to diverse soil conditions.
Triple Net TRMs
When your project faces intense environmental stressors, Triple Net TRMs provide the structural redundancy you need. By adding a third layer of reinforcement, these mats offer enhanced mechanical anchoring and structural integrity. This design ensures the mat remains securely pinned against the subgrade, even under heavy water flow or shifting ground conditions, facilitating deep-root development for permanent soil stabilization.
Typical applications
- High-flow channels
- Streambanks
- Steep slope stabilization
- Hard Armor alternative
Product details
VMAX Composite TRMs
S200 MKB’s Vmax S200 TRM combines a 100% straw fiber matrix with a three-dimensional UV stabilized netting structure to result in a composite TRM that enhances initial mulching and erosion control performance along with permanent soil protection and vegetation reinforcement under shear stresses up to 10 psf (480 Pa). The Vmax line of TRMS is made in the USA.
SC250 MKB’s Vmax SC250 TRM combines a 70% straw / 30% coconut fiber matrix with a three-dimensional UV stabilized netting structure to result in a composite TRM that enhances initial mulching and erosion control performance along with permanent soil protection and vegetation reinforcement under shear stresses up to 10 psf (480 Pa). The Vmax line of TRMS is made in the USA.
C350 MKB’s Vmax C350 TRM combines a 100% coconut fiber matrix with a three-dimensional UV stabilized netting structure to result in a composite TRM that enhances initial mulching and erosion control performance along with permanent soil protection and vegetation reinforcement under shear stresses up to 12 psf (576 Pa). The Vmax line of TRMS is made in the USA.
P550 MKB’s Vmax P550 TRM combines a 100% poly fiber matrix with a three-dimensional UV stabilized netting structure to result in a composite TRM that enhances initial mulching and erosion control performance along with permanent soil protection and vegetation reinforcement under shear stresses up to 14 psf (672 Pa). The Vmax line of TRMS is made in the USA and may yield LEED credits for the end user.
Double Net Poly-fiber TRMS
PP5-8, PP5-10, PP5-12 MKB’s PP5 Turf Reinforcement Mat (TRM) consists of a 100% poly fibered matrix stitched between two UV stabilized, heavy-duty synthetic nets. Available in PP5-8 (8 oz/sy), PP5-10 (10oz/sy), and PP5-12 (12oz/sy) options. The PP5 series is considered a permanent solution with a functional longevity greater than three years, and likely much longer. The double net TRMS provide immediate erosion control and long term turf reinforcement for severe slope and channelized applications, and are a reliable, economical erosion control and turf reinforcement solution. PP5 series is made in the USA and may yield LEED credits for the end user. Download Spec Sheet
Triple Net TRMS
ECSC-3 MKB’s ECSC-3 TRM consists of a 70% straw / 30% coconut fiber matrix stitched between three UV stabilized, heavy-duty synthetic nets. The ECSC-3 is intended to provide immediate erosion control and long term turf reinforcement for slope and channelized applications for a minimum of thirty-six months, and likely much longer. Available in a variety of roll sizes, ECSC-3 provides reliable, economical erosion control and turf reinforcement. ECSC-3 is made in the USA and may yield LEED credits for the end user.
ECC-3 MKB’s ECC-3 TRM consists of a100% coconut fiber matrix stitched between three UV stabilized, heavy-duty synthetic nets. The ECC-3 is intended to provide immediate erosion control and long term turf reinforcement for slope and channelized applications for a minimum of thirty-six months, and likely much longer. Available in a variety of roll sizes, ECC-3 provides reliable, economical erosion control and turf reinforcement. ECC-3 is made in the USA and may yield LEED credits for the end user.
ECP-3 MKB’s ECPC-3 TRM consists of a100% poly fiber matrix stitched between three UV stabilized, heavy-duty synthetic nets. The ECP-3 is intended to provide immediate erosion control and long term turf reinforcement for slope and channelized applications for a minimum of thirty-six months, and likely much longer. Available in a variety of roll sizes, ECP-3 provides reliable, economical erosion control and turf reinforcement. ECP-3 is made in the USA and may yield LEED credits for the end user.
Frequently asked questions
You should opt for a Composite TRM (like VMAX) when your calculated shear stress exceeds the threshold of standard vegetation and lighter-weight mats. These systems are designed for critical hydraulic infrastructure where failure is not an option. Consider using the ECMDS software to help select a project site specific design.
Yes. All three categories are constructed from non-degradable, UV-stabilized synthetic netting materials. Once vegetation is established, the mat remains in place as a permanent, reinforced part of the landscape.
Yes, but the key is the anchoring system. We recommend pairing these TRMs with appropriate fasteners (such as Falcon Hex Pins) to ensure the mat remains in intimate contact with the soil, regardless of your site’s specific texture or compaction
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