Functions of Water Filter Fabric

geotextile varieties

Water Filter Fabrics, Geotextiles, and Biodegradable Fabrics

Water Filter Fabrics are one of many names for products known as geotextiles or biodegradable matting. Often called geonets, geogrids, or geosnythetics, these fabrics help stabilize the surrounding environment and filter sediment out of water. Geotextile fabrics have been used in a range of locations including use for hillside stabilization, vegetative growth, and soil stabilization. Please few the information below to determine the best option for your location.


Woven vs Nonwoven?

Nonwoven

Nonwoven material is a felt like fabric made by meshing fabric fibers together to creat a thick, compressed material.
nonwoven
Lightweight
3oz-5oz		 Medium Weight
6oz-8oz
  • Filters water fastest, tiny sediments may get through
  • Drainage
  • Reinforcement
  • Pipe Wrapping and Trench Drains
  • Separation
  • Asphalt Overlay
  • Drainage
  • Separation
  • Collecting debris from over water cleaning or construction
  • Embankment Stabilization
  • Reinforcement
  • Protective Liner (for over and under)
Heavy Weight
10oz 12oz 16oz
  • Separation
  • Reinforcement
  • Embankment Stabilization
  • Protective Liner (for over and under)
  • Railroad trackbed stabilization
  • Separation
  • Reinforcement
  • Embankment Stabilization
  • Protective Liner (for over and under)
  • Railroad trackbed stabilization
  • Waste and oil containment liner (for over and under)
  • Reinforcement
  • Embankment Stabilization
  • Protective Liner (for over and under)
  • Railroad trackbed stabilization
  • Waste and oil containment liner (for over and under)
  • Bridge Deck reinforcement

Woven

Woven Geotextiles features fibres weaved in and out to create a tight strong material.

woven geotextile
  • Reinforcement
  • Filtration
  • Stabilize for unpaved roads
  • Controls sediment runoff
  • Stronger then non-woven: Can handle more pressure on top on it
  • Separation of Aggregates
  • Gardens: Suppresses weeds
  • Railroad Construction
  • Support Under Seawalls
  • Rip rap
  • Shoreline Erosion control
  • Underwater drainage
  • 200lbs=lightest to handle
  • 315lbs=Strongest, can hold the most pressure
200lbs Additional Uses:
  • Highway applications
  • Separation of firm soil

Biodegradable Geotextiles

When dealing with vegetation or just looking for a geotextile that will coexist better with the environment, biodegradable mats are the best choice.Organic geotextiles have a temporary life that is great for planting vegetation. Over time, the materials will biodegade to allow vegetation and other materials to take root. Temporary biodegradable textiles last around 6-9 months, while semi-permanent models can last anywhere from 4-6 years.

rolled mat
Alternative Environmental Friendly Material For Geotextiles
woven coir
Straw mat
Coir Straw
  • Organic material option for soil erosion
    • River banks/steams/shoreline
    • Railways/unpaved roads
  • Filtration
  • Gardens
    • Prevent evaporations of air and water
    • Helps vegetation growth
    • Seeding/Planting
    • U/V protections under plants
    • Rooftop gardening
  • Temporary (6-9mo)
  • Reduces manure odor by 70%
    • Less gasses can get through
  • For slopes less than 3:1 steep (single)
  • Double net can handle slopes of 2:1
  • Erosion control
    • Riverbanks/vegetation/roadsides
jute mat
wood mat
Jute Erosion Control Blanket
  • Temporary (6-9mo)
  • Low-Flow Channels
  • For slopes less than 3:1 steep
  • Stabilization
    • Roadsides/riverbanks
  • Soil support
  • Temporary (6-9mo)
  • Low-Flow Channels
  • For slopes less than 3:1 steep
  • Helps establish vegetation growth (even in sensitive areas)
  • Construction development

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If you have any additional questions about water filter fabric, please contact our GEI Works product specialists at 1-772-646-0597.