High-Performance Turf Reinforcement Mat

Futerra® R45 HP-TRM

Permanent Reinforced Vegetation for Demanding Slopes and Channels

Natural vegetation can provide effective erosion protection until
hydraulic forces exceed the strength of the soil and root system.
Futerra® R45 High Performance-Turf Reinforcement Mat creates a permanent
structural matrix that reinforces soil, roots, and vegetation under
demanding slope and channel conditions.


Futerra R45 HP-TRM is designed for projects that require permanent
vegetated reinforcement, high tensile strength, dimensional
stability, and long-term hydraulic performance.

Where Futerra R45 HP-TRM Fits

Futerra R45 HP-TRM is used where natural vegetation or conventional
erosion control products may not provide enough long-term reinforcement.
It helps bridge the gap between vegetated stabilization and traditional
hard armor.

Provides permanent reinforcement for vegetation, roots, and soil
Designed for steep slopes, channels, shorelines, canals, and levees
Integrates a high-tenacity geogrid with a three-dimensional fiber matrix
Supports a vegetated alternative to conventional rock or concrete armor

Permanent Reinforcement Within the Root Zone

Futerra R45 HP-TRM is designed to become part of the finished vegetated
system. Soil, roots, vegetation, and the reinforcement matrix work
together rather than functioning as separate layers.

Structural Reinforcement

High-Tenacity Geogrid

The integrated polyester geogrid provides tensile strength and
dimensional stability across slopes, channels, and areas exposed
to hydraulic stress.

  • Permanent tensile reinforcement
  • Supports dimensional stability
  • Helps distribute hydraulic forces
  • Designed for demanding applications
Root-Zone Integration

Three-Dimensional Fiber Matrix

Thermally fused nylon monofilaments create an open matrix that
allows soil, roots, and vegetation to grow through and around
the reinforcement.

  • Open structure supports vegetation growth
  • Reinforces developing root systems
  • Helps resist soil displacement
  • Supports a natural vegetated finish

How Reinforced Vegetation Works

Futerra R45 HP-TRM creates a permanent framework within the soil profile.
As vegetation establishes, roots grow through the matrix and interact
with the geogrid, soil, and surrounding fibers.

01

Established Vegetation

Living vegetation provides natural surface protection,
aesthetics, and environmental integration.

02

Root Network

Roots grow through and around the reinforcement, increasing
interaction between vegetation and the structural matrix.

03

Futerra R45 HP-TRM

The three-dimensional matrix and integrated geogrid provide
permanent structural support within the root zone.

04

Prepared Soil

Proper soil preparation, seed selection, amendments, and
installation create the foundation for system performance.

Why Permanent Reinforcement Matters

Temporary erosion control products protect the soil while vegetation
develops. Futerra R45 HP-TRM remains in place as a permanent component
of the finished system.

01

Long-Term Reinforcement

The permanent matrix continues reinforcing the root zone
after vegetation has established.

02

Hydraulic Resistance

The reinforced system helps resist flow velocity, shear
stress, scour, and repeated hydraulic loading.

03

Flexible Surface Protection

The mat conforms to the prepared soil surface and reinforces
vegetation without creating a rigid structural layer.

04

Vegetated Appearance

Once established, vegetation can conceal the reinforcement
and create a natural finished condition.

Installation Guidance

Futerra R45 HP-TRM should be installed over a properly graded and prepared
soil surface. The mat must maintain intimate contact with the soil and
be anchored according to project-specific slope, flow, soil, and loading
conditions.

Trenches, overlaps, seams, check slots, transitions, terminations, and
anchor spacing must be installed in accordance with manufacturer
guidance and the approved project details.

Seed, soil amendments, hydraulic infill, and vegetation establishment
requirements should be coordinated as part of the complete reinforced
vegetation system.

Important:

Final product selection, anchoring, application details, hydraulic
performance, and installation requirements should be based on
project-specific calculations, tested system data, manufacturer
guidance, and the project specifications.

When vegetation needs permanent reinforcement, system design matters.

Futerra R45 HP-TRM helps reinforce slopes, channels, and water edges
where natural vegetation alone may not provide enough protection.


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Ideal Applications

  • Stormwater channels
  • Drainage swales
  • Steep slopes
  • Levees and embankments
  • Canals and shorelines
  • Spillways and overflow areas
  • Slope failure repairs
  • Critical infrastructure protection

Key Benefits

  • Permanent turf reinforcement
  • Integrated high-tenacity geogrid
  • Three-dimensional fiber matrix
  • Supports root-zone interaction
  • Resists hydraulic forces
  • Provides vegetated finished appearance
  • Flexible alternative to hard armor

Commonly Paired With

  • Flexterra® HP-FGM™
  • GreenArmor™ System
  • Engineered soil media
  • Soil amendments
  • Site-specific seed mixes

Demanding Hydraulic Applications

Permanent Vegetated Protection Across Infrastructure Sites

Futerra R45 HP-TRM is designed for specialized conditions where
hydraulic loading, slope geometry, long-term durability, and
vegetation goals must all be considered together.

01

Stormwater Channels

Reinforce channel bottoms and side slopes exposed to routine
runoff and larger storm-event flows.

02

Levees and Embankments

Protect vegetated surfaces where erosion resistance, stability,
and potential overtopping matter.

03

Canals and Shorelines

Reinforce water edges exposed to changing water levels, flow,
wave action, and repeated wetting.

04

Steep Slopes

Add permanent reinforcement where slope geometry increases the
risk of erosion or vegetation loss.

05

Spillways

Reinforce surfaces exposed to intermittent higher-energy flow
during significant rainfall events.

06

Failure Repairs

Restore and reinforce slopes or channels where previous
vegetation or erosion-control systems have failed.

Reinforced Vegetation vs. Traditional Hard Armor

The appropriate solution depends on hydraulic loading, allowable
deformation, environmental goals, lifecycle requirements, maintenance,
constructability, aesthetics, and the consequences of failure.

Project Consideration
Futerra R45 HP-TRM
Traditional Hard Armor
Finished surface
Vegetated, natural-looking surface
Rock, concrete, block, or structural surface
Root-zone interaction
Roots, soil, vegetation, and reinforcement interact
Vegetation is typically limited or absent
System flexibility
Flexible reinforcement conforms to the soil surface
Often rigid or dependent on large structural units
Environmental character
Supports vegetated and naturalized infrastructure
Creates a visibly armored condition
Establishment period
Full system performance develops with vegetation
Structural protection is generally immediate
Design limits
Must remain within tested vegetated system capabilities
May accommodate more extreme hydraulic conditions

Design consideration:

Reinforced vegetation is not appropriate for every hydraulic condition.
Where calculated forces exceed tested system capabilities, hard armor or
another structural solution may be required.

Complete Reinforced Vegetation System

Combine Futerra R45 With Flexterra® HP-FGM™

The GreenArmor™ System combines permanent turf reinforcement with a
high-performance hydraulic growth medium.

Futerra R45 HP-TRM creates the permanent structural matrix, while
Flexterra HP-FGM protects seed and soil during establishment and
supports rapid vegetation development.

01

Install the Reinforcement

Place and anchor Futerra R45 HP-TRM over the prepared soil
surface.

02

Apply the Growth Medium

Apply Flexterra HP-FGM into and over the reinforcement to
protect seed and soil.

03

Establish Reinforced Vegetation

Vegetation grows through the system and integrates with the
permanent matrix.


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R.H. Moore Technical Support

Design the Reinforcement Around the Site Conditions

R.H. Moore helps connect hydraulic criteria, soil conditions,
vegetation goals, anchoring, terminations, transitions, quantities,
installation details, and contractor execution.

01

Evaluate

Review slope geometry, flow velocity, shear stress, soils,
scour potential, vegetation goals, and failure risk.

02

Design

Match reinforcement, anchoring, trenches, overlaps,
transitions, and supporting products to the site.

03

Specify

Support product data, performance criteria, installation
details, quantities, and technical specifications.

04

Support

Assist contractors with installation sequencing, field
conditions, anchoring, and jobsite coordination.

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