Efficiently Address Erosion Control with Straw Erosion Blankets

Straw erosion blankets from American Excelsior Company are the perfect solution for providing temporary protection for grass seed and topsoil during germination. The landscaping industry has trusted this erosion control solution for over 50 years!

The American Excelsior Straw Blanket is a Reliable Choice For Temporary Germination Protection

Straw blankets, often called erosion control blankets, are thick, fibrous sheets made out of natural materials, synthetic materials, or a combination of both. Straw is typically woven together to provide effective erosion and sediment control, slow water runoff, and enhance re-vegetation. The blanket is intended to cover and shield bare soil.

Straw erosion control blankets can be used for short-term, long-term, or permanent use— this decision falls solely upon whether vegetation is intended to either replace the blankets or work in conjunction with the blankets.

The American Excelsior Premium Straw Erosion Control Blanket provides temporary protection. It is lightweight and easy to use (and install) for the protection of grass seed and topsoil during germination, progressive re-vegetation, and root system development stages.  

Constructed from top-quality, organic, certified weed seed-free agricultural straw fibers, a single net is stitched to the topside (or both sides) of the straw matting blanket.

Specifically designed to provide you with effective installation widths, you can rely on the degradable erosion control blanket comprised of premium quality straw to hold its own no matter the kind of blanket application it is intended for.  

Typical Applications

You can apply a straw blanket in the following areas:

• Channel and ditch linings
• Slope protection
• Culvert inlets and outfalls
• Reservoir embankments and spillways
• Riverbanks
• Levees

Benefits of Erosion Control Blanket

Using a straw blanket for erosion control is the perfect solution to prevent erosion effectively. Check out this list of some of our favorite benefits of using straw erosion control blankets for your next application.

• Keeps soil from shifting or moving
• Helps stabilize soil particles and sediment, preventing them from sliding
• Effective in reducing rill, sheet, and wind erosion of bare soil
• Retains moisture to encourage vegetation establishment
• Keeps soil from being washed away until new plants and vegetation can grow
• Later decomposes, continuing to aid in plant growth
• Can be used in a wide range of situations and applications
• The most effective installation widths available

Discover More from American Excelsior Company

American Excelsior Company, AEC, manufactures and distributes products specifically for erosion control, packaging, cushioning, and engineered foam specialties. For over a century, they’ve used the latest technology and equipment to ensure the highest quality production of wood fiber excelsior and straw products.  

Meeting customer needs and maximizing their efficiency remains at the forefront of the company. They continue to focus on refining and delivering erosion control solutions to a wide range of customers and businesses to adequately fulfill their needs.  

Discover more erosion control products from American Excelsior Company today!