Gabion Mattress-a double-twisted wire mesh container uniformly partitioned into internal cells with relatively small height in relation to other dimensions, having smaller mesh openings than the mesh used for gabions; revet mattresses are generally used for riverbank protection and channel linings.
Sizes for Gabion and Gabion Mattress | |||
L (m) | W (m) | H (m) | # of Cells |
2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
3 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
4 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
2 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 |
3 | 1 | 0.5 | 3 |
4 | 2 | 0.3 | 4 |
6 | 2 | 0.3 | 6 |
Standard Mesh Wire | |||
Mesh Type | D (mm) | Mesh Tolerance | Mesh Wire (mm) |
8x10 | 83 | ±10% | 2.70, 3.00mm |
6x8 | 64 | ±10% | 2.20mm |
Standard Wire Diameters | |||||
Wire Diameter ø mm | 2.20 | 2.70 | 3.00 | 3.40 | 3.80 |
Wire Tolerance (±) ø mm | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
Min. Qty of Zinc gr/m2 | 214 | 244 | 259 | 259 | 275 |
Double-twisted wire gabions and gabion mattresses are classified according to coating, as follows:
Style 1, consists of double-twisted wire mesh made from wire which is zinc coated before being double-twisted into mesh. Fasteners, lacing wire, and stiffeners are produced from zinc-coated wire.

Style 2, consists of double-twisted wire mesh made from wire which is coated with Zn-5A1-MM before being double-twisted into mesh. Fasteners, lacing wire, and stiffeners are also produced from Zn-5A1-MM coated wire.

Style 3, consists of double-twisted mesh, lacing wire, and stiffeners as Style 1 & 2 and overcoated with PVC. Fasteners shall be of stainless steel wire.

Gabion - production process

Gabion - case study

Quantity Request
When requesting a quotation, please specify:
1. No. of units,
2. Size of units (length x width x height),
3. Mesh type,
4. Type of coating.
EXAMPLE: No. 100 gabions 2x1x1m - Mesh type 8x10 - Wire diam. 2.70 mm - galvanized