Geotextiles

Polypropylene staple fibres for geotextiles

22 March 2024

A technology centre established by Oerlikon Neumag in Neumünster, Germany, for the development of polyester (PES) staple fibres is now also available to customers for tests on continuous inline pil

Coating could enable geotextiles to be made from natural-fibre fabrics

1 November 2023

A bio-based coating that can be used to slow the rate at which fabrics made from natural fibres biodegrade, making them more suitable for use in civil engineering applications, is being developed b

FREE CONTENT: Italian producer of geotextiles orders second line from Andritz

4 May 2022

Andritz is to supply a second needlepunch line (neXline) for the manufacture of geotextiles to Manifattura Fontana.

Solmax reinforces its position in the geosynthetics market with purchases

25 November 2021

Following its purchase of TenCate Geosynthetics in June 2021, Solmax has now agreed to acquire fellow manufacturer of geosynthetics, Propex.

FREE CONTENT: Locating leaks in waterproof membranes using an electrically conductive geotextile

29 September 2021

An electrically conductive geotextile that can be used to locate leaks in geomembranes has been launched by SKAPS Industries of Athens, Georgia, USA, and Layfield Geosynthetics of Edmonton, Alberta

Cement/nonwoven multilayer geocomposites

9 August 2019

Flexible multilayer geocomposites comprising cement and a nonwoven textile have been disclosed by Thrace Nonwovens & Geosynthetics of Alimos, Athens, Greece.

Electrically conductive geotextile detects leaks

22 February 2019

Details of a geotextile rendered electrically conductive using graphene have been outlined by Imagine Intelligent Materials (IM) of North Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

Agrotextile or geotextile with integrated lighting

25 September 2018

A textile that incorporates lighting for use in civil engineering, agriculture and landscape preservation end-uses has been developed by Beaulieu International of Waregem, Belgium.

Johns Manville unifies brand for its performance nonwovens

13 April 2018

All engineered products within the nonwovens business of Johns Manville will in future be sold under the name of Evalith.

Needlepunch line for geotextiles is a first in Italy

28 February 2018

Andritz is to supply a needlepunch line (neXline) for the manufacture of geotextiles to Manifattura Fontana.

Woven geotextile filtration fabrics with core-sheath spun yarns

20 February 2018

Woven geotextile filtration fabrics have been developed by Willacoochee Industrial Fabrics.

Water-permeable woven geotextile with improved drainage

23 January 2018

A water-permeable woven geotextile fabric for soil reinforcement and/or stabilization has been developed by Lumite of Alto, Georgia, USA.

Taking graphene-enabled geotextiles to North America

1 December 2017

Haydale Technologies is to acquire an exclusive license to processing technology of Imagine Intelligent Materials (IM) in order to establish the capability to apply graphene-based conductive coatin

Huesker invests US$8.5 million in US geotextile production plant

16 December 2016

On 13 December 2016, Huesker Inc officially opened its new geotextile production plant in Shelby, North Carolina, USA.

TenCate investigates market for leak-detecting geotextiles

5 October 2016

Imagine Intelligent Materials (IM) from Rosebery, Australia, and TenCate Geosynthetics, a manufacturer based in Nijverdal, The Netherlands, have signed a a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with th

Graphene-enhanced smart geotextiles pass field trials

12 September 2016

Imagine IM of Rosebery, New South Wales, Australia, has completed the first independent field trials of its imgne X3 conductive geotextiles enhanced with graphene in Melbourne, Victoria.

Hidden strengths of geotextiles support the Expanded Panama Canal

22 June 2016

They will not be visible, but geotextiles are an important foundation for a major civil engineering project set to be the focus of the world’s media this weekend.

Geotubes for construction and fabric solar panels for lighting

Using the examples of three bridges – one each in Vietnam, Taiwan and the USA – Adrian Wilson illustrates the wide variety of applications that civil engineers are now discovering for technical textiles in construction projects.

China crucial to growing demand for geosynthetics

3 December 2015

China’s ongoing investments in large-scale infrastructure projects and its need for erosion-control products will be the principal drivers for growth in global demand for geosynthetics.

Program to help engineers select geotextiles

10 July 2015

A UK geotextiles manufacturer has developed design software to help engineers select the correct product.

US construction market recovery will boost geotextiles

3 July 2015

US demand for geosynthetics will grow by 3.8% a year from 2014 to reach 1.1 billion square metres (1.3 billion square yards) in 2019, according to the latest forecast.

Wide-width nonwovens for papermaking and geotextiles

Heavy-duty nonwovens are central to global paper manufacturing, and as stabilizers and filtration materials in many major land and sea reclamation projects, according to Adrian Wilson.

Geotextiles help protect and monitor Dutch waterways

1 January 2014

A Dutch consortium has designed a sand-tight geotextile to prevent the undermining of dykes caused by water flowing through the embankment.

Indian Government more optimistic than geotextiles industry

1 December 2013

Huge investments in India's road infrastructure will translate to big opportunities for geotextiles manufacturers, the Government believes.

Woven fabric for base reinforcement and subgrade stabilization

1 June 2013

A range of geosynthetics (RSi) for the reinforcement of roads and railways has been completed by the addition of a third, patent-pending, woven fabric (Mirafi RS280i), according to the developer, TenC

Protection for drinking water

1 May 2013

The latest fabric-based membrane developed by Cooley Group is intended for use as a liner and floating cover for reservoirs, the company from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA, told attendees at the Geosyn

Geogrids strong enough for use in mineral mines

1 September 2012

Geogrids with load-bearing capacities higher than ever achieved before can be made on raschel warp-knitting machines supplied by Karl Mayer Malimo.

Spray adhesive for strong seams

1 September 2012

A cylinder spray adhesive for joining geotextiles is now available from 3M.

Novel solutions for waste

1 July 2012

Methods for managing the remnants of the rocks that are pulverized for the extraction of metal, oil and coal have been devised by a consortium of companies from The Netherlands.

Bonar in joint venture to make geotextiles in the Middle East

1 July 2011

Production of geotextiles for civil engineering projects in the Middle East and on the Indian subcontinent is expected to start in the middle of 2012 at a production facility in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.

India's road agencies look to latest geotextiles and technologies

1 February 2011

With a total of more than US$150 billion (Rs6750 billion) investment in just two of India's ambitious road development programmes, the potential in the country for manufacturers of geotextiles is imme

Geosynthetics Institute awards accreditation to Indian Institute

1 April 2010

The Bombay Textile Research Association (BTRA) of India has announced that its Geotech Laboratory has won accreditation from the Geosynthetics Institute (GSI) of Folsom, Pennsylvania, USA.

Fibre optic sensors to monitor civil engineering structures

1 April 2010

The world's largest manufacturer of fibre optic sensors for civil engineering applications and the world's leading supplier of geosynthetics are to collaborate in the development of a unique monitor f

World demand for geosynthetics to reach 4.7 billion square metres in 2013

1 August 2009

An annual increase of 5.3% globally will boost demand for geosynthetics to 4.7 billion square metres a year by 2013, according to the latest study.

TenCate's Geotube technology for shoreline protection projects

1 July 2009

TenCate Geosynthetics is supplying its Geotube(r) technology for projects in Nigeria and the USA.

Annual US demand for geosynthetics to exceed 750 million m2 in 2012

1 February 2009

Demand for geosynthetics is projected to grow by 2.5% a year on average to reach more than 750 million square metres (900 million square yards) in 2012, representing a value of $2.1 billion.

From the UK's coast to the new islands of the Middle East

1 September 2008

Gained around the coasts of the UK, GEOfabrics' vast experience and know-how in the effective use of nonwoven geotextiles in mitigating the effects of the sea is now much in demand for ambitious proje

Shoreline protection project gets help from Geofabrics Australasia

1 September 2008

Geofabrics Australasia Pty Ltd says its Elcorock(r) shoreline protection system from is being used to address the coastal foreshore erosion and management project of the Busselton beach in Western Aus

Metallocene catalyst makes stonger, more uniform polypropylene

1 February 2008

TenCate Geosynthetics of France is supplying reinforcements for the Tamarins Road project on the French island of La Reunion.

Geotextiles growth in India will be dependent on legislation

1 June 2007

With India's government making huge investments to improve the country's infrastructure all might seem set fair for geotextile manufacturers, but for the true potential to be realized other issues

Nonwoven support--from Boscombe Pier to Palm Jumeirah

1 June 2007

Nonwoven geotextiles are extensively used in civil engineering to supply a combination of separation, filtration and reinforcement.

Cleaning running water with natural fibres

1 December 2006

A plant fibre that can improve the quality of water or help to protect soil is porposed by a Japanese inventor in European Patent EP 1 452 637.

Preventing erosion of sand in golf course bunkers

1 September 2006

A nonwoven geotextile liner that has water-permeable layers helps prevent the erosion of sand in bunkers on golf courses, according to its US inventor.

Composite for linings,roof membranes and containment

1 June 2006

An unusual composite geotextile has been developed by Bayer MaterialScience LLC.

Protection for waterways

1 October 2005

A compound intended specifically for patching the banks of canals and ditches fitted with a non-sagging polyurethane composite has been developed by Bayer MaterialScience LLC, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania,

Erosion control simplified

1 September 2005

American Excelsior Co claims to have designed a comparatively simple form of erosion control blanket.

Economical mesh structures

1 August 2004

A fabric in which the joining of the warp and weft threads is improved without the need for additional fixing threads is the subject of US Patent 6 706 376.

Polyurethane-coated liners

1 August 2004

Impregnating a textile with an unfilled polyurethane (PU) composition that subsequently cures produces a composite with greater strength and dimensional stability compared with those made using filled

Fibre-reinforced paving

1 March 2004

A Danish inventor has developed - International Patent WO 02/42562 - a type of paving that incorporates cast stones and a mesh.

Electrically warmed fabrics

1 September 2003

A composite fabric that incorporates an electrical resistance heating system is the subject of US Patent 6 548 789.

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