Non-Woven Geotextile Fabrics

Nonwoven fabrics can be made of either polyester or polypropylene but the majority of nonwoven fabrics used in the US are made of polypropylene staple fiber and are needle punched. Nonwoven filter fabrics are used as separation fabrics when higher water flow is required for the application. This can include acting as a separator between the drainage gravel backfill behind a retaining wall, wrapping the stone surrounding the pipe in a french drain, or as an underlayment below riprap. Nonwoven fabrics can also be treated to resist water flow and used as a pavement underlay by binding with the asphalt to create a barrier to water.

Benefits of Nonwoven Geotextile Fabrics

If you're looking for a fabric that is environmentally friendly and will last a long time, our nonwoven geotextile fabrics are a great option for all industrial applications. Other benefits include:

While woven geotextile fabrics can come apart, this is generally not a concern with nonwoven fabrics since there are no individual threads that can separate.
Nonwoven geotextile fabrics are sometimes more affordable than woven ones.
Nonwoven fabrics tend to be quite durable, and this makes them perfect for a variety of outdoor projects. As a result, they’re great for people who are doing projects in their backyard or for commercial landscaping and flood control.
Nonwoven geotextile fabrics have excellent filtration properties, a high level of tensile strength, and the layers make needle punching easy. Furthermore, polypropylene nonwoven geotextile products are known for their exceptional durability.

Woven vs. Nonwoven Geotextiles

Woven textiles contain singular threads, which are woven together. This can be done by hand or with machinery. However, nonwoven textiles do not have threads woven together at all, but they are instead combined with a chemical or mechanical process. Here are a few examples of techniques that are used to create non woven fabrics:

Chemical means of fusing the fabric together: There are a variety of chemicals that can be used to fuse fabrics together without weaving. These chemicals are widely used in the textile industry, and this includes companies that work with geotextiles.
Mechanical techniques to fuse the fabric together: There are multiple other methods that can be used for fusing nonwoven geotextile fabrics together. Some examples of these techniques are the use of high levels of heat and attaching pieces of foam-like materials with adhesives.

Applications for Nonwoven Geotextiles

Nonwoven geotextiles are used in a wide range of settings, and their exceptional durability makes them a great choice for numerous uses. While there are hundreds of potential uses for these materials, these are some of the most common applications:

Drainage
Pipe wrap
Filter fabric
Landscape fabric
Weed barrier
Railroad ballast separation

Are Nonwoven Geotextile Fabrics Good for Retaining Walls?

Nonwoven geotextile wall fabrics are ideal for retaining walls as they offer enough protection to prevent soil erosion, while still providing enough leeway for proper drainage and filtration. They're lightweight and easy to install, which reduces the installation time and costs. Nonwoven landscape fabric also provides sufficient structural integrity for wall applications by allowing even soil distribution.