Applications

For low cost, geosynthetics can significantly extend the life of everyday structures by preventing the intermixing of subgrade soils and the aggregate base, and/or stabilizing poor subgrades.

• FX^® Slit-Film Series of Woven Geotextiles
• FX^® – MF and TF High-Performance Series (PP) of Woven Geotextiles
• CX™ Series of Geocells
• GBX™ Series of Geogrids
• FX^® – HS Series of Nonwoven Geotextiles

These were the very first applications of a geotextile in 1958. The fabric, which lies beneath various forms of riprap cover (i.e. rock, gabions and mattresses, concrete pattern-placed units, etc.), allows for free drainage of water while holding back fines thereby preventing shoreline and other erosion.

• Carthage %™ Open Area Series of Woven Monofilament Geotextiles
• FX^®–MF High–Performance Series (PP) of Woven Geotextiles
• FX^® – HS Series of Nonwoven Geotextiles

This is one of the most common applications of geotextiles in the construction of roadways, landfills, athletic fields etc, allowing for rapid removal of water or other fluids while providing excellent soil retention, assuring long-term free flowing drainage.

• Carthage %™ Open Area Series of Woven Monofilament Geotextiles
• FX^® – HS Series of Nonwoven Geotextiles

Common applications include earth dams, embankments on soft foundation soils, levees, highway embankments, landslide repair, landfills, dikes and levees.

• FX^® High-Strength Series (PET) of Woven Geotextiles
• GX^® Series of Geogrids
• FX^® – MF and TF High-Performance Series (PP) of Woven Textiles

In 2006, the GX^® Geogrid product line was developed specifically for this application, and delivers the most efficient Long-Term Design Strengths (LTDS) in the industry. Visit our website for full technical data including block connection test results.

• GX^® Series of Geogrids
• FX^® – HS Series of Nonwoven Geotextiles
• Carthage %™ Open Area Series of Woven Monofilament Geotextiles

Several examples of cost-effective Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) structures are temporary roadway detours, wrapped faced walls, highway bridge construction.

• CXW™ Series of Geocells
• GX^® Series of Geogrids
• FX^® – MF and TF High-Performance Series (PP) of Woven Geotextiles
• FX^® High-Strength Series (PET) of Woven Geotextiles

Asphalt overlay fabrics can extend the life of all existing paved areas. These specially manufactured nonwoven geotextiles are first saturated with heated liquid asphalt during installation, and creates a moisture barrier between old and new pavement. In addition, they absorb stresses to retard reflective cracking, thereby improving and extending the overall performance of the new overlay.

• FX^® – A/O Series of Asphalt Overlay Fabrics

Landfill and waste-containment projects utilize a wide variety protection, drainage, steepened slopes, vegetation/erosion control, gas venting and capping/closures.

• Carthage %™ Open Area Series of Woven Monofilament Geotextiles
• FX^® – HS Series of Nonwoven Geotextiles
• FX^® – HSE Series of Nonwoven Geotextiles
• FX^® – MF and TF High-Performance Series (PP) of Woven Geotextiles
• FX^® High-Strength Series (PET) of Woven Geotextiles
• GX^® Series of Geogrids

Erosion Control Blankets (ECBs) are ideal solutions for the short-term challenges of establishing vegetation in low to moderate erosion applications such as: subtle grades to steep 1:1 slopes; swales; moderate flow channels.

• EBX™ Series of Erosion Control Blankets

Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRMs) are for those moderate to severe applications that require both permanent and reinforced vegetation in addition to the immediate needs of preventing surface erosion while establishing vegetation.

• TRX™ – Series of Turf Reinforcement Mats
• RVX™ Armor System

Landscape fabrics come in a variety of weights and types, from DIY all-purpose to the professional landscaper and nurseries. Their primary functions are separation and friction, weed block, moisture retention, patio/paver underlayment, and drainage filter fabric.

• LX^™-WC (Woven/Capped) Landscape Fabrics
• LX^™-GC Hi-UV Ground Cover Fabric
• LX^™-SB Spunbond Landscape Fabrics