Retaining Wall MSE Bags

Sustainable. Structural. Built to Last.

Our Retaining Wall Bags form part of a proven ECO-MSE® (Mechanically Stabilised Earth) system designed to support flood defence, drainage and long-term structural integrity - while actively enhancing biodiversity and reducing environmental impact.

Used across rivers, canals, embankments, cliffs, slopes and retaining walls, these systems provide a robust alternative to traditional hard engineering, offering strength where it’s needed and vegetation where it matters.

Developed in collaboration with industry specialists, our ECO-MSE® bag systems are engineered to withstand the forces of nature while enabling landscapes to regenerate, stabilise and thrive.

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Why ECO-MSE® Bag Systems?

ECO-MSE® systems play a critical role in protecting infrastructure and natural environments across the UK.

✔️ Improves slope and wall stability
✔️ Supports flood defence and drainage
✔️ Encourages natural vegetation growth
✔️ Reduces carbon footprint vs hard structures
✔️ Enhances Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
✔️ Visually blends into natural landscapes
✔️ Long-term, low-maintenance solution

These systems are already trusted by local authorities, highways, rail, environmental agencies and contractors tasked with safeguarding vital assets and ecosystems.

Granular Filled ECO-MSE Bags

Strength-led. Drainage-focused.

Our Granular Filled Bags are designed where structural performance and drainage are the priority.

  • Ideal for:

    • Retaining walls and reinforced slopes
    • Riverbanks and canals
    • High-load or high-flow areas
    • Drainage-critical applications
  • Key benefits:

    • Excellent drainage characteristics
    • High shear resistance and stability
    • Reduces hydrostatic pressure behind structures
    • Long-term durability under load
    • Suitable for demanding civil and infrastructure projects

These bags form a strong, free-draining matrix that integrates seamlessly into mechanically stabilised earth systems.

Comp Blend Filled ECO-MSE Bags

Eco-led. Vegetation-first.

Our Comp Blend Filled Bags are engineered to prioritise vegetation establishment and ecological value, while still delivering reliable structural performance.

  • Ideal for:

    • Environmentally sensitive locations
    • Embankments and naturalised walls
    • Flood defence with ecological targets
    • Projects requiring enhanced BNG scores
  • Key benefits:

    • Optimised growing medium for plant establishment
    • Encourages rapid root growth and natural binding
    • Supports long-term slope stability
    • Improves biodiversity and visual integration
    • Ideal for sustainable drainage and flood schemes

This blend creates a living structure - stabilised by engineering, strengthened over time by nature.

Our Eco-MSE Partner.

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Typical Applications & Projects

We work closely with:

  • Local authorities
  • Highways authorities
  • Rail networks
  • Environmental agencies
  • Contractors and consultants

Together, we deliver sustainable, resilient solutions that protect infrastructure, support ecosystems and stand the test of time.

  • Flood defence and riverbank reinforcement
  • Retaining walls and slope stabilisation
  • Highway embankments and cuttings
  • Rail infrastructure and earthworks
  • Coastal and erosion control
  • Sustainable drainage schemes (SuDS)

ECO-MSE® Bag Conformance

Our bags have been rigorously testedand conform to all of the following industry standards:

ASTM D4632 (2015) - ASTM D4533 (2015) - ASTM D6241 (2014) - ASTM D5261 (2018) - EN ISO 12956 (2020) - EN ISO 11058 (2019) - EN12224EN 12226:2012

Speak to us about your project

Every site is different - and the right solution depends on ground conditions, loading, drainage and environmental objectives.

Our team can help you:
✔️ Select the correct bag fill type
✔️ Specify systems for compliance and performance
✔️ Support tenders and technical submissions
✔️ Supply at scale for major projects

👉 Contact us for a quote
or
👉 Apply for a Trade Account for bulk and repeat supply

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