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Ecotex MulchMat™ looks and feels like conventional non-woven, petrochemical derived (oil based) weed control fabric but is the only product made from the environmentally friendly alternative Polylactic Acid (PLA) with 5% natural fibres (hemp) added for a more natural look. PLA is a biopolymer made by fermenting plant sugars extracted from starch rich, 100% annually renewable vegetables such as corn or sugar beet. The production requires fewer fossil fuel resources, generating less greenhouse gases compared to plastic fabrics. Ecotex™ felts can be composted resulting in complete decomposition and biodegradation of the material into water, carbon dioxide and nutrients.