MATTER OF TRUST HAIR MATS

Roll of felted hair mat
Felted recycled fiber mat are produced using clippings of hair from salons, fur supplied by pet groomers, fleece and feathers supplied from farmers, even laundry lint.
Hair mat used in storm drain
Felted recycled fiber mat used in a storm drain.

MatterOfTrust.org established the Clean Wave program to promote large-scale waste fiber recycling. Their felted recycled fiber mats go to public works departments for use in storm drains. They also coordinate with emergency clean water efforts to supply stuffed sausage-shaped booms that can “sandbag” and protect coves and beaches.

The goal of Matter of Trust is to divert fibers from the waste stream, sort them into useful stockpiles, create replicable, sustainable green jobs, and manufacture renewable material products that clean our waterways.

MATERIAL PROPERTIES

SENSORIAL

Glossiness: Matte.

Translucence: 0%.

Texture: Coarse.

Hardness: Resilient.

Acoustics: Good.

Odor: None.

TECHNICAL

Fire resistance: Moderate.

UV resistance: Good.

Weather resistance: Good.

Scratch resistance: Good.

Chemical resistance: Good.

Weight: Light.

Renewable: Yes.

TAGS

Flexible

Environmental cleanup