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Article #5: Textile Related to Earth: Geotextiles

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As its name suggests Geotextiles refers erosion control mats where durability is
to textiles related to earth or soil. not a critical factor.
When any permeable material used with Natural Fiber Based Geotextiles
rock, soil or earth it is termed as Natural fibers like Jute and coir have
Geotextiles. The basic function of this special applications. These different
technology is to prevent soil erosion to fibers degrade at different rates. Coir
strengthening heavy concrete structures. geotextiles degrade in 2 to 3 years while
This technology has not yet gained much jute degrades in 1 to 2 years. Because of
attention in India, but is widely used in this property coir is used in situations
many countries for construction of where vegetation takes longer to
bridges, roads, railway tracks to improve establish, and jute is used in low
its strength. Many researchers have view rainfall areas as it can absorb more
that this technology is not newly moisture. Also used for rural unpaved
developed but is in use from past roads.
thousands of years. Advantages
Formation of Geotextiles 1. Natural fiber-based geotextiles are
Geotextiles can be formed of synthetic environmental friendly.
fibers, natural fibers or combination of 2. Its biodegradable nature has certain
the two. In past Geotextiles were made of cost-effective applications in erosion
natural plant fibers while today are control and re-vegetation.
usually formed of synthetic polymers such 3. It is helpful in quick establishment
as polyester, polypropylene (PP), of vegetation.
polyamides (PA) and polyamides (PA). 4. It also helps in dust control, sand
Geotextiles made from natural fibers are dune formation, wind erosion control and
less durable as they get decomposed with stabilization.
passage of time. To read full article please click here
Choice of formation depends on the Fibre2Fashion has Leading B2B Portal and
required properties and service life for Marketplace of Global Textile, Apparel
which it is used. For example, natural and Fashion Industry.
fiber base Geotextiles is used for






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