VMax³ P550 is composed of a permanent, ultra-high-strength, three-dimensional matting structure incorporated with a permanent 100% polypropylene fibre matrix.

These unique systems enable vegetation to be used in areas where forces exerted by water exceed the shear limits of unreinforced vegetation
VMax P550 Winter Installation
Abergwydol Seven Years Later
VMax P550 On Reinforced River Bank
VMax P550 one year on
VMax P550 Installed In High Energy Drainage Swale
VMax P550 Vegetated Swale
These unique systems enable vegetation to be used in areas where forces exerted by water exceed the shear limits of unreinforced vegetation
VMax P550 Winter installation blockstone alternative Abergwydol
Abergwydol 7 years later
VMax P550 on reinforced river bank
1 year later
VMax P550 installed in high energy drainage swale
VMax P550 vegetated swale

VMax³ P550 is composed of a permanent, ultra-high-strength, three-dimensional matting structure incorporated with a permanent 100% polypropylene fibre matrix. This is the highest performing TRM (Turf Reinforcement Mat) in the world.

These permanent Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRM) provide long term erosion protection and vegetation establishment assistance while permanently reinforcing vegetation.

All our TRMs are built around a permanent, non degradable three dimensional matting structure and consist of either 100% synthetic components or a combination of synthetic and natural materials.

These unique systems enable vegetation to be used in areas where forces exerted by water exceed the shear limits of unreinforced vegetation.

Vegetated performance graph

Typical applications include high flow channels, stream banks, shorelines and other areas where rock rip rap, articulated concrete blocks and poured concrete were once the only suitable alternatives for erosion protection.

The VMax range has undergone extensive independent flume trial testing in the States. 

Salix are the UK distributor for all VMax soil erosion control products including biodegradable and permanent solutions.

VMax C350 and P550 were featured in September 2015 CIWEM The Environment Magazine

Product Downloads

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RollMax and VMax Installation Guidelines
VMax³ P550 Specification
Fixings Pattern Guide


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Salix Gripple TL-P1 Soft Download
Salix Gripple TL-P2 Hard Download
Salix Gripple TL-P3 SoftDownload
Salix Gripple TL-P4 Hard Download

Technical Notes

Three Dimensional Composite-Turf Reinforcement Mats (C-TRM) versus Flat Three Grid Mats

High Flows and Overtopping