Product Overview

DADCO Geotextiles are high-performance non-woven needle-punched fabrics engineered for superior performance in civil engineering and construction applications. Manufactured to international standards, these geotextiles provide excellent separation, filtration, drainage, and reinforcement properties for infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia.

Technical Specifications

Physical Properties:

• Weight Range: 90-600 g/m² (ASTM D5216)
• Roll Width: 3 meters (standard)
• Roll Length: 100 meters (standard)
• Thickness: 1.2-4.7 mm (EN ISO 9864)

Mechanical Properties:

• Tensile Strength (Longitudinal): 4.3-52 kN/m (EN ISO 10319)
• Tensile Strength (Transversal): 4.0-28 kN/m
• Elongation: 55-60% (Longitudinal), 45-60% (Transversal)
• CBR Puncture Resistance: 670-6500 N (EN ISO 1236)
• Hydraulic Cone Drop: 33-6 mm

Hydraulic Properties:

• Permeability: 0.098-0.031 m/s (ASTM D4491)
• Flow Rate: 98-31 l/m/s
• Opening Size: 108-64 microns

Key Features

• Non-Biodegradable: Long-term stability and performance
• Chemical Resistant: Excellent resistance to chemicals and salts in soil
• UV Protected: 70% strength retention after weathering (EN 12224)
• Quality Tested: Laboratory and independent testing validation
• Multiple Weights: Ten weight options for various applications

Applications

• Road Construction: Base reinforcement and separation
• Drainage Systems: Subsurface drainage and filtration
• Landfill Engineering: Liner protection and separation
• Coastal Protection: Erosion control and shoreline stabilization
• Railway Construction: Ballast separation and stabilization
• Landscape Architecture: Soil separation in landscaping projects

Certifications & Standards

• ASTM D5216 – Weight specifications
• EN ISO 9864 – Thickness measurement
• EN ISO 10319 – Tensile strength testing
• EN ISO 1236 – CBR puncture resistance
• ASTM D4491 – Hydraulic properties
• EN 12224 – UV resistance testing

Quality Assurance

• IAF Certified manufacturing processes
• ULF Compliance for international standards
• ISO Certified quality management systems
• SASO Quality Mark for Saudi market compliance

Installation Guidelines

• Delivered in opaque PE wrap for UV protection during storage
• Maximum 15 days exposure to direct sunlight recommended
• Proper overlap and anchoring techniques required
• Compatible with standard geotechnical installation methods

Technical Support

DADCO provides comprehensive technical support including:

• Site-specific recommendations
• Installation guidance
• Performance calculations
• Quality assurance documentation