InstaTurf® ShearForce™ Hybrid Turf Instant Soft Armor Mats

Advanced Erosion Control for Drainage Areas, Shorelines, and Solar Farms

InstaTurf® ShearForce™ products deliver powerful, rock-free erosion control that instantly looks like natural turf—combining the aesthetic of grass with the durability of concrete or riprap. Engineered for permanent soil stabilization and high-flow protection, these hybrid turf mats are ideal for a wide range of civil and environmental applications including stormwater drainage channels, steep slopes, pond and lake shorelines, solar installations, and outfall areas.

Why Choose InstaTurf®?

• Immediate Erosion Control: Provides rock-like protection on day one—no vegetation establishment needed.

• Natural Green Appearance: Simulated turf surface improves site aesthetics instantly.

• Cost-Effective: Delivers equivalent performance to 30-inch riprap at less than half the cost.

• Safe and Easy Installation: No heavy equipment required—simply lay on seeded soil.

• Long-Term Performance: Reinforces vegetative cover and withstands high shear stress water flow.

• Stormwater Compliance: Helps meet regulatory erosion control standards quickly and reliably.

Product Options

ShearForce10™ – High-Performance Erosion Control Mat

• Permissible Shear Stress: Up to 12 lbs/sf (ASTM D6460)

• Velocity Tolerance: Up to 25 ft/sec on cohesive soils

• Roll Sizes: 3' x 45' (135 sf), 6' x 45' (270 sf)

• Applications: Channels, swales, slopes, retention basins, dam overflows

• Ground Cover: 89.4% simulated turf + reinforced geotextile

• UV Stability: 93.5% tensile retention after 1,000 hrs

ShearForce12™ – Maximum-Strength Scour Control Panel

• Permissible Shear Stress: Up to 14 lbs/sf

• Velocity Tolerance: Up to 30 ft/sec on cohesive soils

• Panel Size: 3' x 4'

• Applications: Outfall scour zones, high-velocity spillways, dam toes

• Construction: Turf + rubber core with large apertures for high flow

• UV Stability: 100% tensile retention after 1,000 hrs

Applications Include:

• Solar Farms: Under panels and drip lines, stabilizing soil and reducing dust buildup

• Ponds & Lakes: Wave protection for shorelines with permanent turf reinforcement

• Drainage Infrastructure: Safe, mowable surfaces for channels and culverts

• Steep Slopes: Reduces soil loss and establishes vegetation on 1:1 slopes

Easy Logistics & Maintenance

• Lightweight rolls and panels—install without heavy machinery

• Simply mow or spray over after vegetation grows

• Durable for long-term projects with minimal upkeep

Upgrade your erosion control solution with InstaTurf® ShearForce™—the permanent, rockless alternative that keeps your site green, stable, and storm-ready.

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