The Ecomatt Degradable Weed Fabric Mat is an eco-friendly and highly efficient solution for controlling weeds and grasses around newly planted trees and hedges. By suppressing competing vegetation, these mats give trees a better chance of establishing strong roots and surviving adverse conditions. Manufactured entirely in the UK from 100% recycled materials, Ecomatt mats are needle-punched onto a polyethylene backing, creating a permeable fabric that allows water and air to pass through while retaining moisture in the root zone. Designed to last for two planting seasons, these degradable mats reduce the need for herbicides, improve tree establishment rates, and provide long-term weed management with minimal maintenance. Ideal for forestry, hedgerows, riparian restoration, farmland planting, council projects, and biodiversity initiatives, Ecomatt Degradable Weed Fabric Mats offer a practical, sustainable alternative for responsible tree planting.

Key Features & Benefits

Features

• Permeable fabric allows air and water to reach roots while retaining moisture

• Efficient weed suppression around newly planted trees and hedges

• Durable for 2 planting seasons

• Made in the UK from 100% recycled materials

• Degradable and environmentally responsible

Benefits

• Improves tree establishment and survival rates

• Reduces the need for chemical weed control

• Supports healthy root growth by maintaining moisture and air flow

• Long-term, low-maintenance weed management solution

• Ideal for trees, hedgerows, riparian zones, farmland planting, and council schemes

Sizes Available

• 50cm x 50cm – 450g/m²

• 50cm x 50cm – 750g/m²

• 100cm x 100cm – 450g/m²

• 100cm x 100cm – 750g/m²

Technical Specification

• Product type | Degradable weed fabric mat

• Material | 100% recycled needle-punched fabric on polyethylene backing

• Permeability | Allows air and water to pass while retaining moisture

• Durability | Lasts 2 planting seasons

• Environmental impact | Fully degradable and environmentally responsible

• Applications | Tree planting, hedge planting, riparian restoration, farmland planting, council and biodiversity projects