The best erosion control netting depends on your site conditions, project duration, and environmental goals. For temporary erosion control, choose photodegradable or compostable netting like Naconet™. For long-term or high-flow areas, opt for UV-stabilized polypropylene netting or TRM-grade netting with Conwed™ multifilament yarn for added reinforcement.

Naconet™ is Conwed’s compostable erosion control netting, made from renewable bio-based materials instead of traditional oil-based plastics. It is designed to perform like conventional plastic netting (in terms of strength, flexibility, and erosion protection) but fully compostable after its use. Unlike standard polypropylene or polyester erosion control meshes, which can remain in the environment for years if left in place, Naconet™ will break down into natural substances (CO₂, water, organic biomass) under composting conditions.

This means no lingering plastic waste: no fragments, no microplastics, and no need to remove the netting from the field after the project. From a performance standpoint, you won’t notice a difference  – Naconet™ nets stabilize soil and support vegetation just as effectively as the usual plastic versions. The difference is after the erosion control job is done: Naconet™ simply disappears harmlessly, whereas conventional nets would need to be pulled out or could cause long-term pollution if left in place.

In summary, Naconet™ gives you the erosion control results you need without the environmental downsides of plastic. It’s an advance in erosion control technology aimed at projects that prioritize sustainability.

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Natural fiber erosion control blankets (made with jute, coir, straw, hemp, etc.) have been popular because they biodegrade eventually. However, they also come with some limitations that Naconet™ addresses. Firstly, consistency and strength: Naconet™ is an engineered product with uniform mesh size and predictable strength, so it won’t have weak spots or variability like woven jute or coir nets can. Each roll of Naconet™ netting performs reliably the same, which is critical for large projects where quality control matters. Natural fibers, being agricultural products, can vary in thickness or break down unevenly (for example, jute can sometimes rot too fast in very wet conditions, or persist too long in dry/cold conditions). Naconet™ offers a more controlled and customizable degradation rate to match the project’s vegetation establishment period.

Secondly, verified compostability: Naconet™ is certified to industrial composting standards, providing assurance that it will fully and safely decompose. Natural fiber mats are generally assumed to biodegrade, but they often include synthetic threading or backing and they lack third-party compostability certifications. With Naconet™, you have documented proof of its environmental compliance, which can help in getting approvals or meeting strict specs.

Thirdly, handling and installation: Naconet™ behaves much like plastic netting – it’s supple, lightweight, and runs smoothly through installation equipment. In contrast, natural fiber nets can be stiff or prone to snagging when deploying over large areas, especially by machine.

Also, Naconet™ doesn’t introduce any seeds, weeds, or unwanted organic matter to the site (coir and straw products sometimes carry bits of seed or plant material).

Finally, Naconet™ leaves nothing behind once decomposed – whereas even natural fibers can leave clumps of fiber or rope that take time to fully assimilate into soil.

In summary, Naconet™ gives you the eco-friendly benefits with the performance and reliability of a precision-made product. It’s an ideal choice when you want sustainability without uncertainty.

We offer Naconet™ in different grades that are engineered to stay intact for the duration of erosion control function – typically anywhere from around 6 months up to 18-24 months before fully breaking down. The exact longevity depends on environmental conditions (temperature, moisture, microbial activity) and the specific product configuration, but generally Naconet™ will hold its tensile strength through the critical erosion control period (until vegetation is well established or the temporary project phase is over) and then gradually disappears.

Because it is compostable, you do not need to remove Naconet™ netting after the project – in fact, avoiding retrieval is one of its major advantages. Once its job is done, it will naturally decompose on site. This eliminates the labor and cost of net removal that is often required with standard synthetic nets, and it means there’s no risk of stray leftover netting harming wildlife or equipment in the future.

In practical terms, you can treat Naconet™-reinforced blankets or wattles as leave-in-place solutions: install them, let nature do its work, and after time the netting will have vanished into the soil with no traces. (Do note that “compostable” means it breaks down under composting conditions; in very cold or arid settings, the timeline might be longer. But even then, it will eventually biodegrade given the presence of moisture and microbes – much faster than conventional plastics would, which essentially never biodegrade.)

In summary, Naconet™ will last as long as you need it, then it takes care of itself. No removal, no mess – truly “install and forget.”

Yes. Conwed manufactures erosion control netting in both the United States and Belgium, ensuring regional availability for North American and European markets.

This localized production reduces lead times, minimizes transportation emissions, and supports compliance with local sourcing requirements in public infrastructure and government-funded erosion control projects. It also ensures consistent product quality and supply chain reliability for large-scale deployments.