MattSiv — Recycled Silt Socks for Effective Sediment Control
MattSiv is Mattrec’s sustainable silt‑control sock, designed to help prevent unwanted sediment from entering waterways, stormwater systems, and environmentally sensitive areas. Each MattSiv is made from recycled mattress materials, giving new purpose to fibre that would otherwise be sent to landfill. By transforming discarded mattresses into a practical civil‑use product, MattSiv supports a circular economy while providing reliable, easy‑to‑use sediment‑control performance on site.
Every MattSiv contains the fibre from approximately one double‑sized mattress. The material is processed, filled, compressed, and rolled into a compact silt sock that is simple to transport, store, and deploy. Compression significantly reduces bulk, making delivery more efficient and allowing contractors, landscapers, and property owners to keep multiple units on hand without taking up valuable storage space. Once unrolled, each MattSiv expands to its full size and can be shaped or positioned as needed.
MattSiv works by allowing water to pass through while capturing fine sediment particles. This filtration behaviour makes it ideal for controlling siltation around construction zones, drainage lines, landscaping works, access tracks, and areas where soil disturbance may lead to erosion. The flexible design allows MattSiv to contour to uneven ground, creating a more effective seal than rigid alternatives and improving sediment‑capture performance in real‑world conditions. It aslo functions as a water check slowing down the flow of water.
Because MattSiv is made from recycled mattress fibre, it is lightweight and easy to handle, reducing labour fatigue and speeding up installation. Its durability makes it suitable for temporary works, short‑term environmental protection, and ongoing site management. For civil contractors, councils, and developers seeking environmentally responsible solutions, MattSiv offers a practical alternative to traditional silt socks while directly supporting local recycling efforts and reducing landfill.
At the end of their working life, MattSiv units can be returned to Mattrec for responsible recycling. We recover and reprocess the fibre wherever possible, ensuring the material continues its circular journey rather than becoming waste. This makes MattSiv one of the few silt‑control products with a genuine end‑of‑life recycling pathway.
Mattrec supplies single units as well as bulk quantities for larger projects. If you require sustainable silt socks that are simple to deploy, effective in the field, and fully recyclable at end‑of‑life, MattSiv is ready for your next job.
