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Carthage Mills FX-35HS US Fabric Equivalent is US 90NW

NTPEP APPROVED - GTX-2019-01-293. US 90NW is a nonwoven needlepunched geotextile made of 100% polypropylene staple filaments. US 90NW resists ultraviolet deterioration, rotting, biological degradation, naturally encountered basics and acids. Polypropylene is stable within a pH range of 2 to 13. US 90NW meets the following M.A.R.V. values except where noted:

Carthage Mills FX-35HS is a multipurpose nonwoven geotextile of polypropylene staple fibers which are formed into a random network, needlepunched and heatset for dimensional stability. FX-35HS is part of the Carthage FX-HS Series of nonwoven geotextiles, is inert to biological degradation and resistant to naturally encountered chemicals, alkalis, and acids. AASHTO M 288-06: FX–35HS exceeds the geotextile requirements for Temporary Silt Fence (NONWOVEN –SUPPORTED). This data sheet for Carthage Mills FX–35HS is provided for comparison purposes only.

Carthage Mills FX-35HS Test Data

Property Test Method English Metric
WeightTypical ASTM D-5261 3.5 oz/y² 118.65 g/m²
Grab Tensile Strength ASTM D-4632 90 lbs 401 N
Elongation @ Break ASTM D-4632 50 % 50 %
CBR Puncture ASTM D-6241 250 lbs 1,113 N
Trapezoidal Tear ASTM D-4533 40 lbs 178 N
Apparent Opening Size(1,2) ASTM D-4751 50 US Sieve 0.297 mm
Permittivity(1) ASTM D-4491 2 Sec⁻¹ 2 Sec⁻¹
Water Flow Rate(1) ASTM D-4491 145 g/min/f² 5,908 L/min/m²
UV Resistance @ 500 Hours ASTM D-4355 70 % 70 %
The supplied information is provided as a service to our customers under "Descriptive Fair Use" to show the relationship between our products and the listed manufacturer's products. All values are published on the manufacturer's website per the date listed below. Products are compared using the properties and test methods on US Fabrics' published, website data sheets. As such, not all properties and test methods may be included in this comparison. US Fabrics, its website and products are neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with the listed manufacturers. All products are registered trademarks of said manufacturers. US Fabrics aims to provide information that is accurate, however does not accept responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information provided on this page or incorporated into it by reference. Please refer to the manufacturer's most recent published data or website to verify accuracy. (1/2021)
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