Eco-Mat®

Irrigate plants below the root zone for maximum efficiency with a combination of fleece-wrapped dripline and fleece blanket.
Subsurface Irrigation Under Turf, Gardens, Small Shrubs, Green Roofs

Models

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ECO-MAT-17 Eco-Mat System, subsurface fleece-wrapped dripline and mat, 17 mm, 32" wide, 295' long, 785 square feet +
ECO-MAT-17-100 Eco-Mat System, subsurface fleece-wrapped dripline and mat, 17 mm, 32" wide, 100' long, 267 square feet +
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Specifications

Operating Specifications

  • Operating range: 15 to 50 PSI
  • Minimum filtration: 120 mesh; 125 microns
  • Compatible with LOC and 17 mm insert barb fittings
  • Air relief recommended for sloping conditions greater than 6'
  • Recommended installation depth: turf (4" to 6"); other (4" to 14")
  • May use in conjunction with Eco-Wrap
  • Warranty period: 5 years (plus 2 additional years for environmental stress cracking)

Product Specifications 

  • Flow rate: 0.6 GPH; 0.83 in/hr
  • Emitter spacing: 12"
  • Lateral row spacing: 14"
  • Product width: 32"
  • Roll length: mini roll = 100'; standard roll = 295'
  • Tubing dimensions: 0.660" x 0.560" (outside/inside diameter)
  • Water-holding capacity: 0.5 gallons
  • Approximate coverage per roll: mini roll = 250 ft2; Standard roll = 737 ft2

Features

Designed to suit a variety of hard-to-irrigate areas, the Eco-Mat uses a specifically engineered combination of inline emitter tubing and fleece, which evenly disperses water from under the surface. Eco-Mat consists of Hunter’s specialized fleece wrapped inline emitter tubing (Eco-Wrap), attached to specialized fleece. Eco-Mat is then installed in the soil to be irrigated, directly under the plant material. When water is emitted, the Eco-Wrap fills and in turn, saturates the Eco-Mat. The Eco-Mat not only makes subsurface drip a viable solution, it makes it a great one. Since there’s never water on the surface, high-traffic turf areas in places like amusement parks, city parks, and commercial complexes can be used all day without the need to budget time for overhead irrigation or worry about vandalism.

The Eco-Mat is also proven to be a highly efficient solution for green roof irrigation. Green roofs use specially engineered soils or growing media that allow for drainage at a much higher rate than natural soil. It is difficult to grow plants in this kind of growing media because it holds very little water. The Eco-Mat provides water to 100% of the irrigated area and holds 1/2 gallon of water in every square yard of mat. When the Eco-Mat is saturated, it provides a reservoir of water from which the plants can draw.

Key Benefits

Anti-siphon feature and fleece wrap protect against debris and root intrusion
Saves 20–40% more water than standard products due to superior capillary movement of water to the entire root zone, promoting healthier root growth
Non-draining, pressure-compensating emitters open/close simultaneously, maximizing efficiency
Check height of 6' minimizes system drainage and runoff

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ECO-MAT™ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model

Eco-Mat-17

Eco-Mat-17-100

Flow 0.6 GPH 0.6 GPH
Spacing 12" 12"
Roll Length 295' 100'
Width 32" 32"
Ft2 785' 265'
Operating Pressure 20–50 PSI 20–50 PSI
Minimum Filtration 120 mesh/125 micron 120 mesh/125 micron
Tubing Row Spacing 14" 14"

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Dreamscapes Hunter Ep3 Eco Mat

In this video, see how the Hunter Eco-Mat subsurface irrigation solution helps conserve water in a small, irregular-shaped turf area.

Eco-Mat Subsurface Irrigation: How to Install Eco-Mat

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