FilterMitts™
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.
Advantages
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Flexible: Can be used alone or with other methods
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Biodegradable: No synthetic materials or plastics
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Retains sediment
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Microbes in compost break down petroleum pollutants
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Detains or directs surface stormwater flow
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Can be applied any time of year, even on frozen ground
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No need for trenching or soil disturbance to install
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No need to remove after functional life cycle is done
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Navigable for turtles and other wildlife
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Compost enhances soil, aids in revegetation applications
Product Variations
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The FilterMitt™ casing is a natural burlap (Hessian) plant-based fabric with size (diameter) options of nine, 9, 12, and 18 inches.
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The basic mitt can be configured in a number of different configurations to address specific site needs.
Application
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Prevents sediments from entering wetlands and surface waters
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Stabilizes river and lake shorelines
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Can be arranged to break up and disperse concentrated flows
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Can be set along slope contours to slow, spread, and detain flows
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Can be used as check dams in channels
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Can be stacked for retaining wall and streambank stabilization
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Protect stormwater inlets
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Burlap fabric containment filled with FiberRootMulch™ compost/wood blend
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Available diameters: 9, 12, 18 inches
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Uses about 4–8 cubic yards of compost per 100 lineal feet
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Installed FilterMitts™ should be inspected for sediment accumulation after significant rain events. Sediment should be removed when it accumulates above half the height of the mitt.