Gabion Mattresses are a flexible, rectangular containers made of double-twisted wire mesh filled with stones or other suitable materials. Gabion mattresses are mainly used for permanent erosion control in channels, stream banks, spillways and stable slopes from surficial erosion. The stone confinement within the units allows for higher shear stress resistance than the riprap.

The base is divided into compartments and filled with stones at the project site. With lids closed, form flexible, permeable, monolithic structures. The 100 feet (30m) long units make its installation fast and economical.
Soil bioengineering techniques can be used to promote vegetation in the gabion mats to provide enhanced shear resistance.

Gabions Materials

Wire Materials:
Galvanized wire, stainless steel wire, hot-galvanized wire, Aluminum coated wire, pvc coated wire.
Weaving processing: twisted before galvanized, weaving after galvanized.

The gabion mattress is typically made from galvanized steel or PVC-coated wire twisted hexagonal opening mesh. The zinc or powder coated wire provides protection against corrosion and extends the lifespan of the structure, even in aggressive environments. The double-twisted wire mesh used to construct the Gabion Mattress ensures the structure durability and resistance to deformation.

The filling material, usually stones or rock aggregates, is chosen for its ability to resist erosion and provide a stable, permeable structure. The stones interlock within the mesh, creating a flexible and robust mattress that can conform to the underlying terrain.

Installation
Gabion Mattresses are relatively easy to install and are often used in combination with other erosion control measures, such as geotextiles or vegetation. They can be stacked to form revetment walls or used individually for slope protection, depending on the specific project requirements.

Applications

Gabion mattresses find applications in various projects, including riverbank protection, coastal erosion control, canal lining, and embankment stabilization as foundation support in soft soils and act as retaining walls for terraced slopes.

A main purpose of a Gabion Mattress is to provide protection against soil erosion caused by water flow and wave action. When placed in riverbanks, shorelines, or slopes, the mattress acts as a revetment system, absorbing the energy of flowing water and preventing the scouring of soil particles.

Serving fields:
1.Control and guide of water or flood
2.Flood bank or guiding bank
3.Preventing of rock breaking
4.Water and soil protection
5.Bridge protection
6.Strengthening structure of soil
7.Protection engineering of seaside area

Advantages:
1.mat strength lies in their double twisted hexagonal mesh of steel wire which is reinforced by selvedges of heavier wire running along the edges.
2.The base section is divided into compartments to restrict the movement of stone and strengthen the structure.
3.The lid is supplied as a separate panel.
4.The wire will not unravel even when cut.
5.Assembly is easy, requiring no specialized labor and nearby rock is used for fill.
6.Free drainage and 30-35% voids allow vegetation to grow.