Textile Related to Earth: Geotextiles

As its name suggests Geotextiles refers to textileserosion control mats where durability is not a critical
related to earth or soil. When any permeable materialfactor.
used with rock, soil or earth it is termed as Geotextiles.Natural Fiber Based Geotextiles
The basic function of this technology is to prevent soilNatural fibers like Jute and coir have special
erosion to strengthening heavy concrete structures.applications. These different fibers degrade at different
This technology has not yet gained much attention inrates. Coir geotextiles degrade in 2 to 3 years while
India, but is widely used in many countries forjute degrades in 1 to 2 years. Because of this property
construction of bridges, roads, railway tracks tocoir is used in situations where vegetation takes longer
improve its strength. Many researchers have view thatto establish, and jute is used in low rainfall areas as it
this technology is not newly developed but is in usecan absorb more moisture. Also used for rural
from past thousands of years.unpaved roads.
Formation of GeotextilesAdvantages
Geotextiles can be formed of synthetic fibers, natural1. Natural fiber-based geotextiles are environmental
fibers or combination of the two. In past Geotextilesfriendly.
were made of natural plant fibers while today are2. Its biodegradable nature has certain cost-effective
usually formed of synthetic polymers such asapplications in erosion control and re-vegetation.
polyester, polypropylene (PP), polyamides (PA) and3. It is helpful in quick establishment of vegetation.
polyamides (PA). Geotextiles made from natural fibers4. It also helps in dust control, sand dune formation,
are less durable as they get decomposed withwind erosion control and stabilization.
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