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Installing nonwoven paving fabric
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Nonwoven geotextiles are multi-purpose fabrics that are felt-like in appearance. There are numerous practical applications for nonwoven geotextiles. Nonwoven drainage fabrics are an economical alternative to graded aggregate and sand filters and can eliminate many of the problems associated with using, purchasing and transporting aggregate.
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Stabilizing a railroad with a nonwoven geotextile
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Another use for a nonwoven geotextile is as asphalt overlay fabric. Overlay fabric increases pavement life by providing a solution for reflective cracking. In addition, nonwoven geotextiles are used in landscaping applications such as
landscape fabric to retard weed growth. They are also useful for separation, performing well under such diverse applications as paver walkways or railroad track. As
cow carpet, they provide farmers with a solution to mud problems and improve animal health.
