Geotextile is the permeable and durable textile materials widely used to separate, filter, reinforce, protect, retain or drain soil in civil engineering. They are usually made from a synthetic polymer such as polypropylene, polyester, polyethylene or polyamides and processed by woven, needle punched or heat bonded methods. Geotextiles and related products are ideal materials for civil construction applications such as roads, harbors, reservoirs, canals, dams and many others retaining construction to improve soil stability, provide erosion control or aid in drainage.
