All about geotextiles

Ocean NoOcean Non Wovens Pvt. Ltd. provides a detailed overview of geotextiles that are useful for many infrastructure projects.

Close up photo of a roll of geotextile from Ocean Non Wovens

Geotextile roll. Photo courtesy of Ocean Non Wovens Pvt. Ltd.

Geotextile is a geosynthetic material used to improve soil properties. It can separate, filter, harden, protect and drain water when used in conjunction with soil. Geotextiles are suitable for many infrastructure projects, including roads, ports, landfills, landfills and many other construction projects.

Types of geotextiles

Geotextiles are made from polymers such as polyester and polypropylene. They are divided into three categories according to the method of production:

1. Woven geotextile

2. Non-woven geotextile

3. Knitted geotextile

Woven geotextiles

The most common geotextile is woven and geo fabric produced by receiving techniques such as weaving standard textile fabrics. Woven geotextiles contain two sets of matching threads or strings. The longitudinal thread is called the warp and the other perpendicular thread is called the weft.

Close up photo of woven geotextile from Ocean Non Wovens

Woven geotextile. Photo courtesy of Ocean Non Wovens Pvt. Ltd.

Non-woven geotextiles

Manufacturers make nonwoven geotextiles from continuous fibers or short staple fibers. Threading is done using thermal, chemical or mechanical techniques or a combination of techniques.