Fibertex manufactures nonwoven geotextiles using the drylaid needlepunch technology. Virgin polypropylene fibres are extruded, carded and finally needlepunched. Furthermore, many product types have thermal treatment added (e.g. IR bonding, hot air bonding or calendaring). Fibertex offers a full range of nonwoven geotextiles designed for use in many different foundation structures within civil engineering works.

Manufacturing

Fibertex Geotextiles are unique due to a combination of intensive needling and various bonding processes. After being laid out horizontally the intensive needling ensures that the fibres are fixed vertically. The result is a strong and flexible 3-dimensional product which is advantageous in all parameters related to geotextiles.

All Fibertex Geotextiles are UV-stabilised, resistant to acids and alkalis, and cannot be attacked by fungi or rot. No chemical binders are used in the product or in the production process, and polypropylene is a polymer material which turns into carbon dioxide and water vapour when incinerated - both completely harmless substances.

Uses

• Road works
• Construction works
• Ground systems
• Drainage and filtration systems
• Hydraulic works
• Waste disposals (landfills)

Advantages of useing Fibertex

When using geotextiles between different construction layers, mixing of the layers is avoided, resulting in an increase of bearing capacity and thereby also time and material savings. High water flow and good filter properties combined with the necessary mechanical properties of the geotextile ensure that fine-grained particles are retained, while free movement of water is maintained. Consequently, stability is improved and life of the entire construction is prolonged.