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HEAVYWEIGHT NONWOVEN GEOTEXTILES FOR UNIQUE CIVIL APPLICATIONS

Albarrie can produce geotextiles in weights up to 24 oz/yd² (813 g/m²) for superior protection in heavy-duty applications.

EASY TO HANDLE HEAVYWEIGHT NONWOVEN GEOTEXTILES

Needlepunched nonwoven geotextiles are strong performance technical textiles that effectively handle temperature fluctuations in many civil applications. Lightweight yet strong, they offer a good range of permeability and resistance to tear and punctures. Construction and civil engineering projects depend on Albarrie’s heavyweight needlepunch nonwoven geotextiles to provide environmental filtration, drainage, protection, separation, stabilization, reinforcement, and isolation. Contractors love that we offer rolls in custom widths and lengths for easy handling during installation.

Nonwoven geotextiles are commonly made from synthetic fibers such as polypropylene and polyester. Other fibers, such as polyethylene and polyimide, are available depending on the application. The 3D web-like structure in nonwoven geotextiles, delivers strength and porosity, making them ideal for many applications such as landfill and pool liners, tunnel drainage, geomembrane cushioning, railway or road construction, and erosion control. 

Heavyweight nonwoven geotextiles are typically made from 10 to 16 oz/yd² (339 to 542 g/m²); however, Albarrie can produce weights up to 24 oz/yd² (813 g/m²) for superior protection in heavy-duty applications. We offer production runs in smaller quantities and custom-cut smaller rolls for easier handling and installation.

 

Key Benefits

Tear & Puncture Resistant

Fibers have high tensile strength making them ideal for cushioning.

Easy to Handle

Custom-cut rolls make it easy to handle during installation.

Manageable Minimums

Although we require a minimum order, we can accommodate smaller volumes.

Extra-Heavy Weight

We can produce up to 24 oz/yd² (813 g/m²) geotextiles.

Product Details

FILTRATION & DRAINAGE

Controlling water is crucial for the long-term performance of civil structures such as buildings, pavements, roads, and embankments. Since nonwoven geotextiles have natural water-wicking capabilities and a porous structure, this makes them ideal for filtration and drainage in civil applications. The fabric allows water to move in two directions, giving the flexibility to use vertically and horizontally.

MEMBRANE PROTECTION

Impermeable membranes are waterproof barriers designed to keep fluids (usually water) contained within a specific area. These barriers undergo strain from environmental stress and loading from drainage stones. Construction workers and engineers use heavyweight nonwoven geotextiles to protect the membrane from tear, abrasion, impact, and puncture, which is critical for long-term performance.

MATERIAL SEPARATION

When building roads and railways, heavyweight nonwoven geotextiles separate layers of various materials utilized in the design to prevent the layers from intermixing. Since nonwoven geotextiles are porous, they are ideal for keeping the materials separated while allowing water to pass through to the subsoils, maintaining the integrity of the design.

REINFORCEMENT & STABILIZATION 

Steep soft soil embankments prove to be a challenge in civil engineering. It’s critical to reinforce the soil for stability, especially along steep embankments around roadways and railways. The textile lends its strength to the soil while providing drainage through its pores for sufficient stability.

VIRGIN FIBERS

Albarrie uses only 100% virgin fibers.

QUALITY ASSURANCE 

Albarrie inspects and tests each order as part of our Quality Assurance program, providing datasheets for weight, thickness, permeability, Mullen burst, and tensile strength according to ASTM standards.

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Applications

Landfill & Pool Liners Services | Albarrie
Landfill & Pool Liners
Tunnel Drainage Services | Albarrie
Tunnel Drainage
Geomembrane Cushioning Services | Albarrie
Geomembrane Cushioning
Railway and Road Construction Services | Albarrie
Railway and Road Construction