The ECS-1 is made with uniformly distributed 100% agricultural straw and one polypropylene net securely sewn together with degradable thread.

The tightly compressed blankets are wrapped and include a product label, code and installation guide. The ECS-1 has functional longevity of approximately 12 months, but will vary depending on soil and climatic conditions, and is suitable for slopes 3:1 or less and low flow channels. The ECS-1 meets Type 2.Cspecification requirements established by the Erosion Control Technology Council (ECTC) and Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) FP-03 Section 713.17.