Geotextiles

Geotextiles are manufactured fabrics used in civil engineering and construction to improve soil behavior, provide reinforcement, and manage water flow. They are typically made from polypropylene or polyester and come in two main forms: woven and non-woven.  Core functions of Geotextiles are separation (keeping dissimilar materials separate), filtration (allowing water movement while holding back soil or rock), reinforcement (adding strength to soft soils), drainage (not causing pore water pressure) and protection (shielding geomembranes).