Carolina Yarn and Fabrics, LLC, based in Laurens, SC, is a leading manufacturer and principal supplier of highly engineered fabric-formed concrete erosion control and scour protection systems. These systems have been utilized for more than 40 years around the world.
A trusted partner to our clients, we draw together teams of project managers, engineers, and production and field service managers dedicated to sustainable solutions. We support engineering, government, and commercial clients by providing innovative solutions to problems focusing on infrastructure, water, environment, industry, and energy.
Our engineered products, comprehensive technical support and responsive delivery have resulted in most of our projects being repeat work with long-standing clients. We are proud of our record and recognize that our success depends on meeting or exceeding our client's expectations for delivery, innovation, quality, and service.
About the Product
ARMORFORM® Fabric Formed Concrete solutions are used to construct a wide range of systems that provide outstanding performance in erosion control, scour protection, and lining applications.
The ARMORFORM® erosion control system utilizes double-layer woven geo-textiles engineered exclusively to serve as forms for casting concrete erosion control revetments and linings. The forms are woven from polyester and/or nylon yarns and are designed with the required mechanical and hydraulic properties of a superior textile form.
ARMORFORM® linings are installed by positioning fabric forms over the areas to be protected and then pumping high-strength, fine aggregate concrete into the forms. The concrete forms can be placed either underwater or on dry land.
ARMORFORM® History
1984
In 1984, the principal styles of fabric-formed concrete revetments were developed. The ARMORFORM® trade name was established and has remained an industry leader for over 35 years!
1988
ARMORFORM® reaches 10mm S.F. Installed
1989
Endicott Island, AK, sets Record for Largest ARMORFORM® project to date. Over 4,000 bags and 240 revetment mats were installed inside the Arctic Circle.
1993
ARMORFORM® accepted by MSHA for use in mining facilities
1995
ARMORFORM® reaches 30 MM S.F. installed
2002
US Navy approves the use of ARMORFORM® as underwater ballast and protection for pipelines & communication cables.
2002
ARMORFORM® reaches 50 MM S.F. installed
2008
USACE works exclusively with ARMORFORM® to develop scour protection for the Olmsted Locks & Dam. Over 1mm S.F. installed
2012
NOVA Award Winner
Construction Innovation Forum 2012 NOVA Award Winner - Olmsted Dam Project