Enkamat/Futerra
Enkamat/Futerra TRMs are made of polyamide (nylon) filaments thermally fused at their intersections to create a homogeneous matrix. Developed in 1972, it is arguably the most specified TRM on the planet today. It is unique because 95% percent of its matrix is open space, which supplements nature’s own erosion control system by reinforcing plant root systems. When fully vegetated, Futerra TRM can withstand water velocities greater than 20 feet per second and shear stresses of 10 pounds per square foot!
Designed to provide permanent erosion control, Enkamat/Futerra TRMs foster more rapid and complete vegetation establishment to accommodate higher levels of flow resistance versus conventional Turf Reinforcement Mats. A homogeneous and resilient structure is critical for structural integrity, while an optimum environment for vegetation establishment is critical for erosion control, and maximum root entanglement is critical for superior erosion resistance.