{"title":"Geocomposites","description":"\u003cp\u003eMultifunctional geocomposites that combine filtration, drainage, and reinforcement in a single product. They optimize installation times and performance in civil works and demanding projects.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"geocompuesto-de-barrera-de-arcilla-gcl","title":"Geosynthetic Clay Liner (GCL)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLining sanitary landfill bases according to environmental standard ISO 14001, oxidation ponds and reservoirs with contractual auditing, where conventional HDPE geomembranes require neat welding and meter-by-meter pressure testing, demands a self-sealing sodium bentonite clay barrier geocomposite with self-protection capability. This clay barrier geocomposite (GCL) —also called \u003cstrong\u003egeosynthetic clay liner\u003c\/strong\u003e, bentonite geomattress or bentonite GCL— is manufactured by MOLTEXO with a sodium bentonite core between two layers of needle-punched geotextile, in rolls 5.8 m wide and 40 m long, designed for landfills, mining, chemical containment, and hydraulic works with environmental criteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-low permeability due to bentonite hydration:\u003c\/strong\u003e when moistened, sodium bentonite expands 10-15 times its dry volume, creating a monolithic layer with permeability lower than compacted site clay, a critical condition for landfills and leach pads with environmental auditing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-sealing capacity against perforations:\u003c\/strong\u003e if the barrier suffers a small perforation, the adjacent bentonite expands with the incoming water and automatically seals the breach, a differential advantage over HDPE geomembranes that require manual repair of each damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptation to ground irregularities:\u003c\/strong\u003e the flexible material adapts to curves, slopes, and irregular shapes without the need for cutting and welding, a differential condition compared to rigid geomembranes that require a flat prepared ground and complex welding for every change in geometry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical reinforcement with double geotextile:\u003c\/strong\u003e the upper and lower layers of needle-punched geotextile provide tensile and shear strength, protect the bentonite against perforation by stones, and ensure that the material withstands the thrust of the upper backfill for decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with environmental criteria:\u003c\/strong\u003e sodium bentonite is a natural mineral without synthetic chemical compounds, an appropriate condition for projects with environmental auditing that require materials with low impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications and uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLining of bases in sanitary landfills and backfill cells compliant with ISO 14001 or equivalent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOxidation ponds, wastewater treatment plants, and industrial reservoirs requiring watertightness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLeach pads in mining and containment of chemical solutions in industrial projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eArtificial lakes, agricultural reservoirs, and landscaping works with water bodies requiring waterproofing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality and durability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn economical GCL fails in two areas: the bentonite is calcium-based or of low mineral quality (resulting in significantly less expansion than quality sodium bentonite and much higher permeability than declared), and the confining geotextiles are sparse (leading to granule migration and areas lacking bentonite). MOLTEXO works with controlled-origin sodium bentonite and calibrated-weight geotextiles, which distinguishes an auditable environmental GCL from a generic geomattress that does not meet declared permeability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #F3F6F3; padding: clamp(14px, 4vw, 18px); margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9em; color: #555555; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #006902;\"\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eTechnical:\u003c\/strong\u003e geosynthetic clay liner, GCL, bentonite geocomposite, bentonite geomattress, sodium bentonite GCL.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eIn DR and Caribbean:\u003c\/strong\u003e GCL, geocompuesto bentonítico, manta bentonítica, geocolchón arcilloso.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eIn other countries:\u003c\/strong\u003e GCL (USA), geosynthetic clay liner (USA), bentonite mat (USA), bentonite GCL (LATAM), geosynthétique bentonitique (FR), bentonite lining (LATAM, ES).\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MOLTEXO","offers":[{"title":"Roll 5.8 m (19 ft) wide and 40 m (131 ft) long","offer_id":52616673526088,"sku":"537587","price":267000.0,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/9751\/2776\/files\/barrera-arcilla-geosintetica-gcl-rollo.png?v=1773058684"},{"product_id":"geocompuesto-drenante","title":"Drainage geocomposite","description":"\u003cp\u003eReplacing bulky traditional drainage gravel layers with a thin, high-flow solution in retaining walls, basements, and green roofs where space and weight are critical, without losing hydraulic efficiency or filtration against clogging, requires a geocomposite with a three-dimensional geonet core and lateral filtering geotextiles. This drainage geocomposite —also called \u003cstrong\u003egeodrain\u003c\/strong\u003e, drainage sheet with geotextile, or macdrain— is manufactured by MOLTEXO with a geonet core between two layers of non-woven geotextile, in a 5.8 m wide and 100 m long roll, designed for retaining walls, basements, foundations, green roofs, landfills, and any professional planar drainage application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-flow planar drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e the three-dimensional geonet core delivers a water flow capacity that efficiently replaces traditional drainage gravel, saving excavation volume, weight on structures, and the logistical cost of aggregate transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated filtration against clogging:\u003c\/strong\u003e the lateral geotextiles filter fine soil particles, preventing them from entering the drainage core and obstructing the flow channels — a critical condition for the system to last decades with no maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalibrated mechanical resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e the geocomposite withstands the compression loads of fill or surface traffic without the core being crushed, maintaining drainage capacity even under meters of soil in a retaining wall or vehicle traffic on a drainage platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-sided geotextile for versatile use:\u003c\/strong\u003e both faces have filtering geotextile, which allows direct contact with soil in any orientation, removing the need to orient the material during installation and simplifying on-site logistics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast deployment in manageable rolls:\u003c\/strong\u003e the material is lightweight and rolls out with basic equipment, a clear advantage over gravel + pipe + geotextile systems that require deep excavation, aggregate transport, and complex maneuvers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications and uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVertical drainage behind retaining walls and basement walls for relief of hydrostatic pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHorizontal drainage under foundation slabs and floor slabs in zones with high subsoil moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGreen roofs (landscaped roofs) to evacuate excess irrigation and rainwater, preventing substrate saturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSanitary landfills, tunnels, and underground works with professional perimeter drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality and durability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn economical drainage geocomposite fails on two fronts: the geonet core is thin or collapses under load (which reduces the declared flow capacity and saturates the system within a few years) and the lateral geotextiles are sparse with no effective filtration (which causes migration of fines into the core and clogs the system within months). MOLTEXO works with a structural geonet core and calibrated filtering geotextiles, which separates a professional construction geodrain from a generic composite that saturates before the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #F3F6F3; padding: clamp(14px, 4vw, 18px); margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9em; color: #555555; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #006902;\"\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eTechnical:\u003c\/strong\u003e drainage geocomposite, geodrain, drainage sheet with geotextile, geonet with geotextile, composite drainage mat.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eIn DR and Caribbean:\u003c\/strong\u003e geocompuesto drenante, geodrén, geored con tela, panel drenante.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eIn other countries:\u003c\/strong\u003e drainage geocomposite (USA), geocomposite drainage (USA), macdrain (BR\/LATAM), geocomposite drenant (FR), drainage layer (USA), geodrén (LATAM, ES).\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MOLTEXO","offers":[{"title":"Non-woven geotextile + Geonet + Non-woven geotextile \/ Roll 5.8 m (19 ft) wide and 100 m (328 ft) long","offer_id":52627840598344,"sku":"746941","price":345000.0,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/9751\/2776\/files\/rollo-geocompuesto-drenante-geored.png?v=1773588730"}],"url":"https:\/\/dodom.com\/en\/collections\/geocomposites.oembed","provider":"Dodom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}