eMesh is 100% recycled macro synthetic fibres made from recycled plastic. An Australian innovation, eMesh completely replaces virgin macro synthetic fibres or steel reinforcing mesh to deliver innovative reinforced concrete.
Using 100% recycled MSF is up to 90% reduction in CO2 compared to steel mesh. Representing the next generation of innovation for standard virgin plastic fibres in concrete, eMesh is a more sustainable, cost-effective, easier and safer to use alternative to the conventional concrete reinforcements.
As the original product born from full-cycle university research and successfully trialled in infrastructure applications in 2015, eMesh stands apart with a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), an up-to-date Australian third-party audited Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), and approved for use in major projects across the Australian landscape.
focused on the use of recycled plastic in fibre-reinforced concrete. The collaboration successfully delivered technical proof-of-concept trials using small batches of the recycled product, with in-situ testing validating the material’s performance.
after a successful trial in a 100 meter long concrete footpath at JCU, eMesh fibres were used in footpaths and walkways around the JCU’s $80M Science Place Building precinct.
(Manufacturing, Construction and Infrastructure category) for the project on “Development of recycled plastic fibre to reinforce concrete”.
eMesh LCA independently verified and third-party audited.
in 2018 to construct a 1500m2 of concrete shared use path (SUP) without using steel mesh.
in major projects by various infrastructure authorities across Australia.
eMesh LCA independently verified and third-party audited for the 2nd time.
including many large and mega projects across the Australian infrastructure landscape. It has helped reduce the carbon footprint and cost of concrete construction, while contributing to sustainability goals and making construction faster, safer, and easier.
The use of 100% recycled synthetic eMesh fibres, allows local councils to specify and purchase sustainable and environmentally beneficial solutions for their footpaths, cycleways and shared user paths.
focused on the use of recycled plastic in fibre-reinforced concrete. The collaboration successfully delivered technical proof-of-concept trials using small batches of the recycled product, with in-situ testing validating the material’s performance.
after a successful trial in a 100 meter long concrete footpath at JCU, eMesh fibres were used in footpaths and walkways around the JCU’s $80M Science Place Building precinct.
(Manufacturing, Construction and Infrastructure category) for the project on “Development of recycled plastic fibre to reinforce concrete”.
eMesh LCA independently verified and third-party audited.
in 2018 to construct a 1500m2 of concrete shared use path (SUP) without using steel mesh.
in major projects by various infrastructure authorities across Australia.
eMesh LCA independently verified and third-party audited for the 2nd time.
focused on the use of recycled plastic in fibre-reinforced concrete. The collaboration successfully delivered technical proof-of-concept trials using small batches of the recycled product, with in-situ testing validating the material’s performance.
The use of 100% recycled synthetic eMesh fibres, allows local councils to specify and purchase sustainable and environmentally beneficial solutions for their footpaths, cycleways and shared user paths.
Please note that Enviromesh®, eMesh®, and Fibrecon® are fully owned brands. In Australia, our fibres are sold exclusively through Enviromesh. We also have an extensive network of exclusive distributors outside Australia. Please contact our sales team to place an order.
As the original product born from full-cycle university research and successfully trialled in infrastructure applications in 2015, eMesh stands apart with a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), an up-to-date Australian third-party audited Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), and approved for use in major projects across the Australian landscape.
Developed a strong and durable fibre suited for pavements, footpaths and precast products
after a successful trial in a 100 meter long concrete footpath at JCU, eMesh fibres were used in footpaths and walkways around the JCU's $80M Science Place Building precinct.
(Manufacturing, Construction and Infrastructure category) for the project on “Development of recycled plastic fibre to reinforce concrete”
eMesh LCA independently verified and third-party audited
in 2018 to construct a 1500m2 of concrete shared use path (SUP) without using steel mesh
in major projects by various infrastructure authorities across Australia.
eMesh LCA independently verified and third-party audited for the 2nd time
Fibres replaced steel mesh reinforcement in concrete
Used eMesh fibres to sustainabily reinforce concrete without using steel mesh in variety of applications
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Research into new fibres for concrete continues even today as acceptance for MSF as a structural reinforcement grows globally. More recently, several leading institutions in Italy, Spain, Belgium and Switzerland have undertaken research in the use of MSF as concrete reinforcement.
Enviromesh has been committed to Research and Development of the performance of MSF as concrete reinforcement for over 26 years now.
With our focus on sustainability and the future, in 2013 we partnered with James Cook University and undertook a full cycle research and development program to develop Recycled MSF (eMesh). This was done as part of a three-year PhD research project overseen by JCU’s College of Science Technology and Engineering and validated the use of the 100% Recycled Propylene Plastic, with both environmental and technical use benefits. It was also an internationally recognised work and awarded the Springer Thesis Prize. After successful trial in 2015, eMesh was introduced to the Australian infrastructure projects. In the same year, eMesh research won the Australian Innovation Challenge Award in the manufacture & infrastructure category.
eMesh is now widely used as a sustainable alternative of steel mesh and steel fibres in concrete construction in infrastructure projects across Australia. More information about eMesh and its success is available on www.emesh.com.au
Buoyed by the widespread acceptance and use of eMesh as a sustainable alternative in the construction and infrastructure industry, in 2021 we have partnered with RMIT University, where their leading researcher Professor Rebecca Gravina is developing low-carbon precast concrete using cardboard waste. Research will be conducted by RMIT University and funded through the Recycling Victoria Research and Development Fund – Materials grants from the Victorian Government through Sustainability Victoria.
Given the universal focus on reducing the carbon footprint of the construction and infrastructure development sectors, we envisage that research and development of finding more sustainable and greener solutions in the industry will continue. We completely recognise the need to have more sustainable solutions within our industry and are committed to undertaking future projects with the aim of exploring and developing sustainable construction materials.
Research into new fibres for concrete continues even today as acceptance for MSF as a structural reinforcement grows globally. More recently, several leading institutions in Italy, Spain, Belgium and Switzerland have undertaken research in the use of MSF as concrete reinforcement.
Enviromesh has been committed to Research and Development of the performance of MSF as concrete reinforcement for over 26 years now.
With our focus on sustainability and the future, in 2013 we partnered with James Cook University and undertook a full cycle research and development program to develop Recycled MSF (eMesh). This was done as part of a three-year PhD research project overseen by JCU’s College of Science Technology and Engineering and validated the use of the 100% Recycled Propylene Plastic, with both environmental and technical use benefits. It was also an internationally recognised work and awarded the Springer Thesis Prize. After successful trial in 2015, eMesh was introduced to the Australian infrastructure projects. In the same year, eMesh research won the Australian Innovation Challenge Award in the manufacture & infrastructure category.
eMesh is now widely used as a sustainable alternative of steel mesh and steel fibres in concrete construction in infrastructure projects across Australia. More information about eMesh and its success is available on www.emesh.com.au
Buoyed by the widespread acceptance and use of eMesh as a sustainable alternative in the construction and infrastructure industry, in 2021 we have partnered with RMIT University, where their leading researcher Professor Rebecca Gravina is developing low-carbon precast concrete using cardboard waste. Research will be conducted by RMIT University and funded through the Recycling Victoria Research and Development Fund – Materials grants from the Victorian Government through Sustainability Victoria.
Given the universal focus on reducing the carbon footprint of the construction and infrastructure development sectors, we envisage that research and development of finding more sustainable and greener solutions in the industry will continue. We completely recognise the need to have more sustainable solutions within our industry and are committed to undertaking future projects with the aim of exploring and developing sustainable construction materials.
Led by our in-house concrete and fibre specialists and with the help of various research partners, a range of research, from micro performance of macro synthetic fibres in concrete to the full scale construction and testing of suspended steel fibre reinforced concrete slabs have been undertaken.
The information about these research projects is available on request.
Some of our research and development projects over the last few decades include:
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