TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Rev. 08, Date 19.12.2013

BIOMAC®

Biomac® blankets are made with a mixture of fully

biodegradable fibers properly integrated during
manufacturing. The fibers are laied on a cellulose laier
and reinforced with a fine polypropylene netting
securely stitched on both sides during manufacturing.
Depending on the type of fibers used, Biomac blankets
are divided into:

- BIOMAC®-SS:

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consisting of straw fibers (fig. 1);
- BIOMAC®-SC: consisting of a mixture of coir and
straw fibers (fig. 2);
- BIOMAC®-CC: consisting of coir fibers (fig. 3).

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Figure 1 - STRAW -

The Biomac® package nominal weight is equal to 450

STRAW
gr/m2.

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Biomac® fibers can also be supplied pre-seeded with
selected seed properly mixed (about 40 gr/sq.m. of
each seed selection) depending on the location.
The polypropylene netting shall be clear and
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photosensitive whereas the cellulose layer shall be
white consisting of recycled or new cellulose.
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Main applications of Biomac®
- Erosion control and soil stabilization
Figure 2 - COIR AND STRAW -
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- Road and railways embankments
- Downstream facings of earth dams COIR AND STRAW
- Facings for green reinforced soil systems
- Golf courses, parks and sports fields
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- Landfills
- Weed control
- Mulch mats
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Non-seeded blankets description

Non-seeded blankets (2x25 m) consist of 450 gr/sq.m.
of straw, coir or coir fibers laid on a cellulose layer. This
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package is proprerly reinforced with a fine

polypropylene netting securely stitched on both sides Figure 3 - COIR -
with 20 stitches per meter of length to form a strong COIR
quilted mat.
During handling and prior to use on site Biomac® units Tab.1 - STANDARD DIMENSION OF ROLLS
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should be protected with a shrinkwarp.

Lenght (m) Height (m)
Pre-Seeded blankets description
Pre-see ded blankets (2x25 m) consist of 450 gr/sq.m. 25.00 2.00
of straw, coir or straw-coir fibers laid on a cellulose
layer and seeded with 40 gr/m2. seed mixture
depending on the type of protection and the location.
This package is properly reinforced with a fine Tab.2 - TOLERANCE OF ROLLS
polypropylene netting securely stitched on both sides
with 20 stitches per meter of length to form a strong Lenght (m) Height (m)
quilted mat. During handling and prior to use on site
each Biomac roll is protected with a shrinkwrap. +/- 1% +/- 5%
 Maccaferri reserves the right to amend product specifications without notice and specifiers are requested to check as to
the validity of the specifications they are using.

Polypropylene
mesh

Natural fibers

Cellulose

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Figure 4 Ground installation detail

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Fig.5 Steep slope (>1:2) Fig.6 Intermediate slope (≈1:2) Fig.7 Moderate slope (< 1:3)

Installation of BIOMAC®
Biomac® blanket shall be unrolled and pinned down using steel eventually zinc coated stitches or wooden stakes
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placed at different rates depending on the soil slope or the surface length to protect (Figg.5-6-7).
Adjacent soil blankets will be overlapped at least 10 cm.
Non-seeded blankets shall be seeded after installation with adequate seed mixtures and properly fertilized.
For better results pre-seeded blankets shall be re-seeded after 3 or 4 weeks after installation. © 2013 Maccaferri. All rights reserved. Maccaferri will enforce Copyright.
Irrigation of Biomac® blankets in drought conditions shall be always provided in order to enhance the blankets
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greening ability.

Packaging and storage

Each roll shall be properly protected with a clear and impermeable polypropylene wrapping which shall not undergo
deterioration or damage during handling, transportation and storage. Biomac ® units shall be kept dry and stored in
a roofed holding area or covered with an impermeable cloth. Nevertheless all defective/non-defective Biomac® units
shall be kept in dry conditions in specific holding areas provided with a fire prevention system conforming to the
national standard requirements.

For the optimisation and improvement process of the technical characteristics of the products, the producer reserves the factibility to modify standard
and characteristics at the product without any warning. The information contained herein is to the best of our knowledge accurate, but since the
circumstances and conditions in which it may be used are beyond our control, we do not accept any liability for any loss or damage, however arising,
which results directly or indirectly from the use of such information nor do we offer any warranty or immunity against patent infringement.

MACCAFERRI CENTRAL EUROPE s.r.o.

Štverník 662, 906 13 Brezová pod Bradlom MACCAFERRI CENTRAL EUROPE s.r.o. has implemented
Commercial-technical office: Kopčianska 15, 851 01 Bratislava and applies a quality management system pursuant to the
standard EN ISO 9001:2008 certified by TSÚS CERTICOM.
Tel.: 02/ 202 400 56, e-mail: office@maccaferri.sk, www.maccaferri.sk