Carthage Mills

🚧 America’s First Geosynthetics Company — Still Leading After Over 60 Years 🚧

Since 1958, Carthage Mills has been pioneering the geosynthetics industry. What started as an innovative woven synthetic filter cloth — the first real alternative to costly granular filters under riprap — evolved into the entire modern industry.

Today, we manufacture and supply a full range of high-performance solutions that deliver:

⚫ Better stabilization, separation, filtration, and reinforcement
⚫ Superior erosion control and stormwater management
⚫ Cost savings and longer-lasting performance on projects from roadways and retaining walls to shorelines, slopes, and environmental sites

Whether you're an engineer, contractor, or distributor, we offer:
⚫One of the broadest product lines from a single U.S. manufacturer (geotextiles, geogrids, geocells, geomembranes, turf reinforcement mats, and more)
⚫Products that meet NTPEP/AASHTO, DOT, and/or BABA requirements
⚫Nationwide distribution and warehouses for fast, reliable delivery
⚫Expert support to help you specify the right functional equivalent every time

All the geosynthetics products you need — with the support that makes the difference.

👉 Explore our full line and find the right solution for your next project:
https://carthagemills.com/

Have a question about a product, or want to learn about distributorship opportunities available in some locations?

Drop a comment below, message us directly, or give us a call anytime 800-543-4430. We’re here to help your project succeed.

🚧 Pro Tip for Stronger, Longer-Lasting Segmental Retaining Walls (SRW)

Proper installation of geogrid reinforcement is one of the most critical factors in the performance and longevity of segmental retaining walls.

At Carthage Mills, we've put together clear, practical Installation Guidelines for Segmental Retaining Walls to help contractors and engineers get it right the first time.

Here are a few key best practices straight from the guide:

📌Install the geogrid under tension in the machine direction (perpendicular to the wall face) and maintain that tension until it's covered by at least 6 inches of structural fill.
📌Use one continuous piece per length — avoid overlaps in the machine direction. Adjacent panels should butt together for 100% coverage.
📌Place and compact reinforced backfill in maximum 8-inch lifts to 95% standard Proctor density (or as specified by the engineer).
📌Within 5 feet of the wall face, use only walk-behind compaction equipment. -Never run tracked equipment directly on the geogrid until there's at least 8 inches of fill over it — and minimize turning.
📌Always follow the specific block manufacturer’s recommendations for connection and placement.

When done correctly, these steps help prevent wrinkles, movement, and long-term performance issues — delivering more stable, cost-effective walls.

📄 Download the full Carthage Mills SRW Installation Guidelines here:
https://carthagemills.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SRW_installation_guidelines.pdf

Have you run into any common challenges when installing geogrid in SRW projects?

What’s one tip you’d add from your own experience on site?
Drop a comment below 👇 or DM us if you need product specs, samples, or project support.

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When project conditions demand reliable, long-lasting performance, Carthage Mills’ CX is the versatile solution turn to. Below are the real-world where CX Geocell delivers measurable benefits.

Key CX Geocell Applications:

Weak & maintenance roads — Stabilizes layers, reduces rutting, and lowers aggregate thickness and haul costs.

Steep & — Provides three-dimensional confinement to prevent slope failure and enable vegetated finishes.

Channel lining & hydraulic structures — Protects banks and channels from scour and erosion while allowing natural revegetation where needed.

& lakebank protection — Durable, UV-resistant HDPE resists weathering and wave action for long-term shoreline stabilization.

Near-vertical retaining walls & reinforced soil structures — Confines infill to improve load distribution and reduce settlement.

Temporary construction mats & haul roads — Lightweight, quick to install, and reusable for fast access over sensitive or soft areas.

Check out our page for more info --> https://carthagemills.com/geosynthetic-products/geocell/

💥Carthage Mills had a great time at the IECA - International Erosion Control Association Annual Conference this week in TX!

👉Derek Goodin, Jimy Helms, Doug Dowling, and Jim Paulsen were all there.

📲 Please reach out if you missed us and want to connect!