Geosynthetics in roads and pavements

Erosion Control Nets, Meshes, and Blankets 

Temporary, degradable geosynthetics are used 

to prevent loss of soil from the seedbed and to 

enhance the establishment of vegetation where 

the vegetation alone should provide sufficient 

site protection once established.  Erosion control 

netting (ECN), open weave meshes (ECM), and 

erosion control blankets (ECB) are the most 

common temporary, degradable systems. 

Typically natural fibers are used in these 

materials.  The fibers are derived from the 

cultivation of various types of straw/hay or jute, 

or by the processing of coconut hulls (coir) or 

wood shavings (excelsior).