Collection: Geotextiles
Geotextiles are permeable fabrics designed to enhance the performance of soil and support infrastructure in civil engineering and construction applications. They serve a variety of functions, including filtration, separation, reinforcement, and erosion control. By integrating geotextiles into projects, engineers and contractors can improve soil stability, increase lifespan, and reduce maintenance costs of roads, embankments, and other structures.
Woven vs. Non-Woven Geotextiles
Geotextiles are primarily categorized into two types: woven and non-woven, each offering distinct advantages based on their construction and intended use.
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Woven Geotextiles:
- Construction: Made by interlacing two or more sets of yarns, creating a strong, fabric-like material.
- Properties: High tensile strength, excellent drainage, and good resistance to puncture and tearing.
- Applications: Commonly used in applications requiring high strength, such as reinforcement in road construction, retaining walls, and other load-bearing structures.
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Non-Woven Geotextiles:
- Construction: Produced by bonding fibers together using heat, chemicals, or mechanical methods, resulting in a felt-like fabric.
- Properties: Superior filtration capabilities, flexibility, and easier installation.
- Applications: Ideal for drainage, filtration in landscape applications, and erosion control where water movement is crucial.
Understanding the differences between these two types of geotextiles is essential for selecting the right material for specific project requirements, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of infrastructure.
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Stratec Woven Geotextile 80gsm 4.5m x 100m
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Woven 70R High Strength Geotextile
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Stratec Woven Orange Alert Geotextile 4.5m x 100m
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Stratec 100gsm Non-Woven Separator Geotextile 4.5m
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Stratec 140gsm Non-Woven Geotextile
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Stratec 160gsm Non-Woven Geotextile
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Stratec 200gsm Non-Woven Geotextile 4.5m x 100m
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Stratec 300gsm Non-Woven Geotextile 4.5m x 50m
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