Double Net Straw Blankets

KEP-S2

KEP-S2 is a temporary rolled erosion control product composed of agricultural wheat straw mechanically stitch bonded on a maximum of two inch centers to a top and bottom netting. The choice in nettings are, 90 day photodegradable poly net (white), 12 month photodegradable poly net (green) and 90 day natural net which is 90 day biodegradable, (tan). Select the netting most suitable to fit your site conditions and maintenance needs.

All Cherokee Manufacturing blankets are proudly manufactured in the USA in accordance with our quality control program to ensure a uniform thickness of mulch.

Applications

Slope Stabilization
Soil Reinforcement
Support in Channels
Land Restoration Projects
Slope or Channel Erosion Control
Slopes up to 2:1
Low flow channels
Bare ground seeding

Benefits

Prevents soil erosion from rainfall impact
Prevents soil erosion from stormwater sheet flow
Prevents soil erosion from concentrated channel flow
Retains moisture in soil to enhance seed germination and vegetation growth
Available with a leno woven natural netting to prevent wildlife entanglement

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Specifications: KEP-S2

KEP-S2 is available in 4’, 8’, and 16’ wide rolls x 112.5’ or 562.5’.

Standard Expected Values
Tensile Strength	ASTM D6818	12.3lb/in x 11.3lb/in
Light Penetration/Cover	ASTM D6567	9.5%/ 90.5%
Mass per unit/area	ASTM D6475	7.56 OZ/SY
Thickness	ASTM D6525	250 mils
Water absorption	ASTM D1117	532%
Vegetative Enhancement	ASTM D7322	242%
Limiting Velocity	ASTM D6460	9 Ft/Sec
Limiting Shear	ASTM D6460	2.22 PSF
Cumulative C Factor	ASTM D6459	0.02

Netting
Top Netting	Green Polypropylene (w/UV Inhibitor)
Opening Dimensions	3/8” x 3/8” Nominal

Specifications: KEP-S2 Natural

KEP-S2 Natural is available in 4’, 8’, and 16’ wide rolls x 112.5’ or 562.5’.

Standard Expected Values
Tensile Strength	ASTM D6818	21b/in x 7.3lb/in
Light Penetration	ASTM D6567	6.7%/ 93.3%
Mass per unit/area	ASTM D6475	9 OZ/SY
Thickness	ASTM D6525	250 mils
Water absorption	ASTM D1117	382%
Vegetative Enhancement	ASTM D7322	233%
Limiting Velocity	ASTM D6460	8.7 Ft/Sec @ ½” Soil Loss
Limiting Shear	ASTM D6460	2.45 PSF @ ½” Soil Loss
Cumulative C Factor	ASTM D6459	0.007

Netting
Top Netting	Leno Woven Biodegradable Jute Net
Opening Dimensions	1/2” x 1/2” Nominal

Specifications: KEP-S2RD

KEP-S2RD is available in 4’, 8’, and 16’ wide rolls x 112.5’ or 562.5’.

Standard Expected Values
Tensile Strength	ASTM D6818	13.6lb/in x 6.2lb/in
Light Penetration	ASTM D6567	25%/75%
Mass per unit/area	ASTM D6475	7.56 OZ/SY
Thickness	ASTM D6525	226 mils
Water absorption	ASTM D1117	403%