Nonwoven geotextiles are multi-purpose fabrics that are felt-like in appearance.
The main functions for these products are filtration and separation.
The most common nonwoven is a needle-punched product.
Staple fibers or continuous filaments are bonded by mechanically entangling the fibers with barbed needles.
Provides effective solution of separation, filtration, drainage, protection and reinforcement functions for use in a variety of industries and applications.
Function
Filtration |
Separation |
Drainage |
Protection |
Application
• | Filtration |
| when water passes from a fine-grained to a coarse grained layer, Non-woven Geotextiles can retain fine particles well. Such as when water flows from a sandy soil into a Geotextile wrapped gravel drain. |
• | Separation |
| to separate two layers of soil with different physical properties, such as the separation of road gravel from soft sub-base materials. |
• | Drainage |
| to drain liquid or gas from the plane of the fabric, which leads to draining or venting of the soil, such as the gas vent layer in a landfill cap. |
• | Reinforcement |
| to improve the load bearing capacity of a specific soil structure, such as the reinforcement of a retaining wall. |
Product Parameters
Properties | Test Method | Unit | GT100N | GT150N | GT200N | GT200N | GT250N | GT300N | GT350N | GT450N | GT500N | GT600N |
Color | - | - | White or Black |
Ultimate Tensile Strength, MD | ASTM D4595 | kN/m | 7 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 37 | 41 |
Ultimate Tensile Strength, TD | ASTM D4595 | kN/m | 6 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 34 | 38 |
Tensile Elongation | ASTM D4595 | % | 45 | 45 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Grab Tensile Strength, MD | ASTM D4632 | N | 400 | 600 | 850 | 1000 | 1250 | 1450 | 1700 | 1900 | 2100 | 2500 |
Grab Tensile Strength, TD | ASTM D4632 | N | 350 | 550 | 700 | 900 | 1100 | 1250 | 1450 | 1600 | 1800 | 2150 |
Grab Elongation | ASTM D4632 | % | 45 | 45 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Trapezoid Tear Strength, MD | ASTM D4533 | N | 160 | 300 | 350 | 430 | 490 | 540 | 630 | 710 | 770 | 920 |
Trapezoid Tear Strength, TD | ASTM D4533 | N | 140 | 270 | 330 | 400 | 450 | 510 | 610 | 690 | 750 | 900 |
CBR Puncture Strength | ASTM D6241 | N | 1000 | 1800 | 2300 | 2700 | 3200 | 3600 | 4400 | 4800 | 5800 | 6900 |
Apparent Opening Size O90 | ASTM D4751 | mm | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.1 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
Water Flow Q100 | ASTM D4491 | L/m2/s | 250 | 235 | 220 | 200 | 185 | 165 | 125 | 110 | 90 | 80 |
U.V. Resistance | ASTM D4355 | % @ 500h | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
Weight | ASTM D5261 | g/m2 | 100 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 300 | 350 | 400 | 450 | 500 | 600 |
Thickness | ASTM D5199 | mm | 1.2 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.8 |
Roll Width | - | m | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Roll Length | - | m | 300 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 80 | 80 | 50 | 50 |
Packaging FAQ 1, Which is better woven or nonwoven geotextile? Woven geotextiles are an excellent choice for reinforcement and stabilization applications,
while nonwoven geotextiles are great for filtration, separation, and drainage applications.
2, What are nonwoven geotextiles? Nonwoven geotextiles are
multi-purpose fabrics that are felt-like in appearance. The main functions for these products are filtration and separation.
3, What is non woven geotextile used for? Non-woven geotextiles are chosen when both soil separation and permeability are required. These products are often used to
wrap French drains or in conjunction with other sub-surface drainage solutions. Non-wovens are also typically used beneath rock riprap revetment, where both separation and drainage are critical.