Roll of high-strength black woven polypropylene (PP) geotextile for soil reinforcement and separation.
Detail of the woven weave of the PP geotextile, ensuring mechanical strength for soil stabilization.
PP woven geotextile spread on site for layer separation and subgrade reinforcement.
Application of PP woven geotextile in construction and roadway projects.
Woven polypropylene geotextile ready for installation in retaining walls and civil works.
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Roll of high-strength black woven polypropylene (PP) geotextile for soil reinforcement and separation.Detail of the woven weave of the PP geotextile, ensuring mechanical strength for soil stabilization.PP woven geotextile spread on site for layer separation and subgrade reinforcement.Application of PP woven geotextile in construction and roadway projects.Woven polypropylene geotextile ready for installation in retaining walls and civil works.

Woven polypropylene (PP) geotextile

SKU: 527427

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RD$ 115,500.00
RD$ 222.12/m²

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To stabilize farm roads, residential driveways, and unpaved parking lots where soft soil causes unseparated gravel to fail, adding structural reinforcement at an affordable cost for projects where decades of creep is not a critical factor, requires woven polypropylene geotextile with tensile strength calibrated in kN/m. This woven polypropylene (PP) geotextile—also called woven geotextile PP, woven geotextile mesh, or woven fabric for soils—is manufactured by MOLTEXO from interwoven PP threads, in two strengths (40 and 80 kN/m), in rolls 5.2 m wide and 100 m long, designed for standard road construction, landscaping with loads, erosion control, and extensive agriculture with structural weed barrier fabric.

Key Benefits

  • Tensile strength calibrated in kN/m: two versions (40 and 80 kN/m) for different load scales: 40 kN/m for farm roads, landscaping, and low walls; 80 kN/m for standard road construction, commercial platforms, and areas with continuous loads.
  • Effective structural separation: the compact weave of interwoven PP threads efficiently separates fill layers and subsoil, preventing aggregate subsidence in soft soil, a critical condition for unpaved driveways and roads.
  • Chemically inert and resistant PP: withstands biological degradation, acidic or alkaline soils, water, roots, and typical underground construction conditions for years without losing properties.
  • Controlled permeability for passive drainage: allows water to pass through, reducing hydrostatic pressure behind walls and under bases, while retaining fine subsoil particles, a condition to prevent washing and migration.
  • Versatility for structural weed barrier fabric: the weave blocks light and prevents weed growth in extensive gardening and agricultural projects, adding an extra function to structural reinforcement.

Typical Applications and Uses

  • Stabilization of farm roads, unpaved residential driveways, and unpaved parking lots with light to medium traffic.
  • Construction of low retaining walls and slopes with reinforced soil in small residential and commercial projects.
  • Structural weed barrier fabric in extensive agriculture, nurseries, and large-scale landscaping projects.
  • Separation between soil and decorative gravel in professional landscaping with maintenance traffic (gardening carts, foot traffic).

Quality and Durability

An inexpensive woven PP geotextile fails in two ways: the declared tensile strength is not met in real tests (which disqualifies the geotextile for reinforcement under real load), and the weave is sparse with thin threads (which leads to tearing with the first pass of equipment or uneven tension). MOLTEXO works with PP woven fabric of verifiable calibrated strength at 40 and 80 kN/m, which differentiates a professional construction geotextile mesh from a generic woven fabric that tears during installation.

Also known as: Technical: woven geotextile PP, woven polypropylene geotextile, woven geotextile mesh, woven fabric for soils, woven polypropylene geotextile. In DR and Caribbean: malla geotextil, tela tejida para suelo, lona negra de construcción, lona para suelo. In other countries: woven geotextile (USA), woven PP fabric (USA), ground stabilization fabric (USA), geotextil tejido PP (LATAM), tela tejida técnica (LATAM, ES), géotextile tissé PP (FR).
Equivalences

Equivalent to these other-brand references:

40 kN/m (2.7 kip/ft) · Roll 5.2 m (17 ft) wide and 100 m (328 ft) long
Solmax MIRAFI HP370Pavco Wavin T2400US Fabrics US 4800Maccaferri MacTex W1 045SSolmax MIRAFI Geolon PP 40/40FasTrack 40/40PolyTape 40 kN/mLAKA LK-Tex (family)RBK Builds Woven Geotextile (family)
80 kN/m (5.5 kip/ft) · Roll 5.2 m (17 ft) wide and 100 m (328 ft) long
Solmax MIRAFI HP570Solmax MIRAFI HP665Pavco Wavin TR5000ProFab PP80BEFORCE 80 kN/mLAKA LK-Tex (family)RBK Builds Woven Geotextile (family)

Brands and references mentioned belong to their respective owners; cited only for comparison and compatibility.

What is the difference between this PP woven geotextile and the PET woven version?

Both are wovens for structural reinforcement and separation under loads, but they differ in modulus and behavior under sustained load. PET has a higher modulus and lower creep under continuous loads over decades, a condition required in audited hydraulic works and Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls with long design life. PP is more economical, lighter, and resists alkalis and basic soils better. Rule of thumb: for road base reinforcement with normal traffic and simple separation, PP performs well; for MSE walls, dams, and audited projects with a 50-100 year design life, PET is the structural choice.

Can it be left exposed to the sun permanently?

No. Polypropylene has lower UV resistance than PET and degrades progressively under direct Caribbean radiation: fibers become brittle and lose mechanical strength with continuous exposure. The product is sized to function buried under gravel, soil, sand, or pavement. Operating rule: cover within a reasonable timeframe after installation (14-21 days standard). For storing rolls on site before laying, keep them in a protected area or cover with dark tarp. Once buried, PP lasts decades without degradation, retaining full structural properties.

How is it cut on site without fraying?

With a sharp industrial utility knife or heavy-duty scissors. The technique to minimize fraying: clean, fast cuts in a single pass, without sawing the material. For areas where edge fraying may be a concern (exposed joints, MSE wall corners), some contractors seal the edges with a torch in a quick sweep to fuse the surface fibers and create a clean edge. For laying under aggregate, moderate edge fraying does not affect structural function or separation. What matters is that the cut line follows the project dimension.

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Strength and performance
Elongation MD/CD <15%
Ultimate strength CD 41 kN/m (2809.4 lb/ft)
Ultimate strength MD 41 kN/m (2809.4 lb/ft)
Hydraulics and filtration
Water flow 10 - 180 L/m²/s (0.25 - 4.42 gal/ft²/s)
Pore size O90 0.3 - 0.8 mm (0.012 - 0.031 in)
Durability and protection
UV resistance ≥85%
Presentation and packaging
Presentation Roll 5.2 m (17 ft) wide × 100 m (328 ft) long
Standards and certifications
Test methods EN ISO 10319, 12236, 11058 and 12956
Certificaciones y normas
EN/ISO standards
Roll: Width 29.0 cm (11.42 in)
Roll: Height 29.0 cm (11.42 in)
Roll: Depth 520.0 cm (204.72 in)
Roll: Weight 122.0 kg

Official MOLTEXO warranty

Verified Easy claims with Dodom
What's covered
Extended Dodom warranty of 18 months from delivery, which extends the protection of Law 358-05 (Arts. 66–70), against manufacturing defects in the Woven polypropylene (PP) geotextile.
Confirmed defect: replacement or refund of the amount paid.
What's not covered
Any damage or deterioration unrelated to the manufacturing of the Woven polypropylene (PP) geotextile, such as damage resulting from use, normal wear and tear, or external causes, including force majeure.
Technical sheet EN User guide EN

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