Geotextile fabrics are making a huge difference to modern construction by stabilising the ground, improving drainage and filtration, separating aggregates and spreading imposed loads. Ensuring youmeans understanding the differences between them – a key one being whether they are woven or non-woven.    REUSLEBLE   PUT YOUR WOOD OAK CHIPS IN BAG FOR GOOD BOURBON   

Woven geotextile fabric is made by weaving polypropylene tapes together. Using this crisscross pattern makes the fabric super-strong but limits its drainage capabilities compared with the non-woven variety. The strength and hardwearing qualities of woven geotextile, such as that in the  give it a high tensile strength, making it suitable for use under patios, paths, parking areas and for other applications where a high strength but economical membrane is essential.

Although non-woven geotextile has a lower tensile strength than the woven type, it still offers great strength, durability and excellent drainage properties. Non-woven geotextile is a felt-like fabric made by thermally bonding polypropylene or a mixture of polypropylene and polyester fibres and then finishing using needle punching, calendering and other methods. This type of geotextile fabric is easier to cut, has a high water permeability rate and does not lose strength over time, in the same way as the woven fabric does, when used below ground.                              Features