FilterMitts™
Our FilterMitts™ are elongated tubes of biodegradable fabric filled with a blend of compost and partially decomposed chipped or shredded woody material. They offer flexible, multi-function utility in a variety of applications.
12″ FilterMitt ™ weighs 30 lbs per linear foot which is 2 to 3 times heavier then other devices. Staking only required on 2 to 1 slopes or greater, and never through the device only behind to back up.
FilterMitts™ can be installed on site or picked up in 10 foot sections upon request.
Our Method of blowing in FilterMitts™ is guaranteed effective height and has a mixture of shredded wood & compost.
Advantages
- Flexible: Can be used alone or with other methods
- Biodegradable: No synthetic materials or plastics
- Retains sediment
- Microbes in compost break down petroleum pollutants
- Detains or directs surface stormwater flow
- Can be applied any time of year, even on frozen ground
- No need for trenching or soil disturbance to install
- No need to remove after functional life cycle is done
- Navigable for turtles and other wildlife
- Compost enhances soil, aids in revegetation applications
Product Variations
- The FilterMitt™ casing is a natural burlap (Hessian) plant-based fabric with size (diameter) options of nine, 9, 12, and 18 inches.
- The basic mitt can be configured in a number of different configurations to address specific site needs.
- FilterMitt™ used with Earth Blanket for optimum performance or for higher water flow areas use a 9″ FilterMitt™ Berm
Application
- FilterMitts™ are a pre construction and post construction product
- Prevents sediments from entering wetlands and surface waters
- The material inside of FilterMitt™ can be used to cover up and disturbed soil
- Can be arranged to break up and disperse concentrated flows
- Can be set along slope contours to slow, spread, and detain flows
- Can be used as check dams in channels
- Protect stormwater inlets
Specifications & Drawings
- Burlap fabric containment filled with FiberRootMulch™ compost/wood blend
- Available diameters: 9, 12, 18 inches