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Fibromat (M) Berhad (“Fibromat”), through its subsidiaries helps protect land from erosion, which is when soil or sand gets washed away by rain, wind, or waves. They make and sell products like special blankets and mats that hold soil in place, so it doesn’t slide down hills, erode riverbanks, or damage roads and buildings. Think of it like putting a protective cover over the ground to keep it stable and safe.

They also offer services to design and install these solutions for things like slopes, embankments, or coastlines. Their products are often made from natural or synthetic materials and are used in construction, landscaping, and environmental projects to prevent land from wearing away and to make areas stronger and more sustainable.

How do Fibromat actually protect the land from erosion?

Fibromat will use the “Hydroseeding” method to protect the land from erosion. Hydroseeding is a fast and efficient way to plant grass or other plants on large areas of land, like lawns, hillsides, or eroded slopes. Think of it as spraying a special “plant smoothie” onto the ground to help grass grow quickly and evenly.

Here’s how it works in simple terms:

A mix is made of seeds (for grass or other plants), water, mulch (like shredded wood or paper to protect the seeds), fertilizer (to feed the plants), and sometimes a sticky substance called a binder to hold everything together.

1. This mix is stirred into a big tank to create a thick, soupy liquid.
2. The mixture is then sprayed onto the ground using a hose or a machine, kind of like watering a garden but with a souped-up sprayer.
3. Once sprayed, the mulch in the mix keeps the seeds moist, protects them from wind or rain washing them away, and helps them stay in place while they start to grow.
4. Over a few weeks, with water and sunlight, the seeds sprout and grow into grass or plants.

It’s like giving the ground a quick blanket of seeds and nutrients to kickstart a green cover, often used to prevent erosion, beautify areas, or restore land. Fibromat (M) Berhad may employ hydroseeding in combination with erosion control blankets to stabilize slopes or landscapes for erosion control projects. They place the blankets on the ground, followed by hydroseeding, allowing grass to grow and secure the soil within a few weeks.

How do Fibromat deal with soft land? 

Another product worth mentioning is the PVD product by Fibromat, called “Prefabricated Vertical Drain” (or Verti-Drain), is a tool used to make soft, squishy ground stronger and more stable for building things like roads, railways, or buildings. Imagine the ground is like a wet sponge full of water, the PVDs help squeeze that water out so the ground becomes firmer and less likely to sink later.

Here’s how it works in simple terms:

1. PVDs are long, flat strips made of plastic wrapped in a special fabric.
2. They’re pushed deep into the soft, muddy soil using machines.
3. These strips act like tiny pipes that let water trapped in the ground flow up and out faster.
4. As the water is removed, the soil gets packed tighter, making it strong enough to support heavy structures.

Think of it like poking straws into a soggy cake to drain the extra liquid so it holds its shape better. Fibromat’s PVDs are used in projects like building highways, airports, or ports where the ground needs to be solid and stable. However, the whole process generally takes about 6 -12 months only able to start the construction.