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Propex Geotex 1001 US Fabric Equivalent is US 250NW

NTPEP APPROVED - GTX-2019-01-300. US 250NW is a nonwoven needlepunched geotextile made of 100% polypropylene staple filaments. US 250NW resists ultraviolet and biological deterioration, rotting, naturally encountered basics and acids. Polypropylene is stable within a pH range of 2 to 13. US 250NW meets the following M.A.R.V. values except where noted:

Geotex® 1001 is a polypropylene, staple fiber, needlepunched nonwoven geotextile produced by Propex®, and will meet the following Minimum Average Roll Values (MARV) when tested in accordance with the methods listed below. The fibers are needled to form a stable network that retains dimensional stability relative to each other. The geotextile is resistant to ultraviolet degradation and to biological and chemical environments normally found in soils. Geotex® 1001 conforms to the property values listed below. Propex® performs internal Manufacturing Quality Control (MQC) tests that have been accredited by the Geosynthetic Accreditation Institute – Laboratory Accreditation Program (GAI-LAP). This product is NTPEP approved for AASHTO standards. This data sheet for Geotex® 1001 is provided for comparison purposes only.

Propex Geotex 1001 Test Data

Property Test Method English Metric
Grab Tensile Strength ASTM D-4632 250 lbs 1,113 N
Elongation @ Break ASTM D-4632 50 % 50 %
CBR Puncture ASTM D-6241 700 lbs 3,115 N
Trapezoidal Tear ASTM D-4533 100 lbs 445 N
Apparent Opening Size(1,2) ASTM D-4751 100 US Sieve 0.149 mm
Permittivity(1) ASTM D-4491 1.2 Sec⁻¹ 1.2 Sec⁻¹
Water Flow Rate(1) ASTM D-4491 80 gal/min/f² 3,260 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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