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Carthage Mills FX-60HS US Fabric Equivalent is US 160NW

NTPEP APPROVED - GTX-2019-01-296. US 160NW is a nonwoven needlepunched geotextile made of 100% polypropylene staple filaments. US 160NW resists ultraviolet and biological deterioration, rotting, naturally encountered basics and acids. Polypropylene is stable within a pH range of 2 to 13. US 160NW will satisfy the requirements as outlined in AASHTO M-288-06 for Class 2 applications and meets the following M.A.R.V. values except where noted:

Carthage Mills FX-60HS is a multipurpose nonwoven geotextile of polypropylene staple fibers which are formed into a random network, needlepunched and heatset for dimensional stability. FX-60HS 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-60HS exceeds the geotextile requirements for Subsurface Drainage/Class 2 (nonwoven – all soil types), Separation/Class 2 (nonwoven), Stabilization/Class 2 (nonwoven), and Permanent Erosion Control/Class 2 (nonwoven – all soil types / with engineer approval).This data sheet for Carthage Mills FX™–60HS  is provided for comparison purposes only.

Carthage Mills FX-60HS Test Data

Property Test Method English Metric
WeightTypical ASTM D-5261 6 oz/y² 203.4 g/m²
Grab Tensile Strength ASTM D-4632 160 lbs 711 N
Elongation @ Break ASTM D-4632 50 % 50 %
CBR Puncture ASTM D-6241 410 lbs 1,825 N
Trapezoidal Tear ASTM D-4533 60 lbs 267 N
Apparent Opening Size(1,2) ASTM D-4751 70 US Sieve 0.21 mm
Permittivity(1) ASTM D-4491 1.5 Sec⁻¹ 1.5 Sec⁻¹
Permittivity(1) ASTM D-4491 1.5 Sec⁻¹ 1.5 Sec⁻¹
Water Flow Rate(1) ASTM D-4491 110 g/min/f² 4,480 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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