COCOMESH
Cocomesh is an environmentally friendly material made from natural coconut fiber (coir), specially designed to control soil erosion and restore soil moisture on former mining land. Coir fiber absorbs and stores water very well, so soil covered with cocomesh stays hydrated for a long time. This moist soil creates ideal conditions for sowing seeds and planting new vegetation. More than just a ground cover, cocomesh can also be used as a strong, naturally biodegradable alternative growing medium that supports sustainable new plant growth.
Functions
FUNCTIONS OF COCOMESH
Cocomesh functions include:
- Erosion Control: Resists rain and surface runoff so the topsoil is not washed away.
- Soil Moisture Retention: Absorbs and stores water to keep the soil around the installation area moist.
- Slope Stabilization: Strengthens the soil surface on sloping ground or embankments to prevent landslides.
- Vegetation Growing Medium: Gives plant seeds something to climb and hold on to until their roots grow strong enough to bind the soil.
- Organic Nutrient Source: Turns into natural nutrients that enrich the soil once the material has fully decomposed.
Applications
COCOMESH APPLICATIONS
- Mine Land Reclamation: Placed on former mining areas to speed up ecosystem recovery and revegetation.
- Toll Road Slope Protection: Installed on toll road cut slopes to protect them from landslides.
- Riverbank Protection: Resists erosion on riverbanks, channels and lakes caused by water currents.
- Landscape Development: Used in slope gardens, artificial slopes and open recreation areas to keep the landscape attractive and the soil strong.
Types
TYPES OF COCOMESH
Choosing the right cocomesh by mesh opening (the spacing between ropes) is key to effective erosion control and faster revegetation, depending on the slope gradient and site characteristics.
Types of Cocomesh by Mesh Opening
- Tight Mesh Cocomesh (1×1 cm – 2×2 cm)
The highest fiber density, to resist high-pressure water scouring. Ideal for very steep slopes, landslide-prone sandy soil, fast-flowing riverbanks and areas with high rainfall. - Medium Mesh Cocomesh (3×3 cm – 4×4 cm)
The most popular type and the industry standard in environmental engineering. It combines erosion protection with the air circulation and sunlight seedlings need on former mining land and toll road slopes. - Wide Mesh Cocomesh (5×5 cm – 10×10 cm)
Wide mesh openings give medium to large seedlings plenty of room to grow. Ideal for gentle slopes, landscaping and as support for climbing plants.
Specifications
COCOMESH SPECIFICATIONS
| Size | 1x1cm; 2x2cm; 3x3cm; 4x4cm; 6x6cm; 10x10cm |
| Rope Diameter | 0.5cm |
| Rope Spacing | 1x1cm; 2x2cm ; 3x3cm; 4x4cm; 6x6cm; 10x10cm |
| Dimensions | 2m x 25m |
FAQ
COCOMESH FAQ
What is cocomesh and what is it made from?
Cocomesh is a soil stabilization net made from natural coconut fiber (coir). The fiber is twisted into rope and then woven into a net used to control erosion and help establish vegetation on degraded land.
How does cocomesh prevent erosion on slopes?
Cocomesh protects the soil structure from rain and surface runoff. Its porous mesh slows the water flow, keeps plant seeds from being washed away, and absorbs water to keep the surrounding soil moist.
Is cocomesh effective for reclaiming former mining land?
Very effective. Cocomesh restores moisture to barren former mining soil, provides a supporting structure for the growing medium, and helps seeds sprout until the reclaimed area turns green again.
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