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Hanes Geo TerraTex GS-270 US Fabric Equivalent is US 270

US 270 is a woven geotextile made of 100% polypropylene slit film yarns. This product provides separation of the aggregate from the subgrade and has high tensile strength and modulus, adding reinforcement to the foundation soil. US 270 meets the following M.A.R.V. values except where noted:

Hanes TerraTex GS-270 is a woven monofilament geotextile made up of polypropylene filaments. These filaments are woven to form a stable and durable network such that the filaments retain their relative position. It is non-biodegradable and resistant to most soil chemicals, acids, and alkali with a pH range of 3 to 12. Hanes TerraTex GS-270 is manufactured to meet or exceed the following minimum average roll values. This data sheet for Hanes TerraTex GS-270 is provided for comparison purposes only.

Hanes Geo TerraTex GS-270 Test Data

Property Test Method English Metric
Grab Tensile Strength ASTM D-4632 270 lbs 1,200 N
Elongation @ Break ASTM D-4632 15 % 15 %
CBR Puncture ASTM D-6241 1,000 lbs 4,450 N
Trapezoidal Tear ASTM D-4533 100 lbs 445 N
Apparent Opening Size(1,2) ASTM D-4751 40 US Sieve 0.425 mm
Permittivity(1) ASTM D-4491 0.05 Sec⁻¹ 0.05 Sec⁻¹
Water Flow Rate(1) ASTM D-4491 4 g/min/f² 163 L/min/m²
UV Resistance @ 500 Hours ASTM D-4355 70 % 70 %
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