GeoMatt TB Range

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET 1/2

Non-Woven Geotextile (Thermally Bonded) Version 08 dd. 25-08-2013

Mattex Geotextiles are manufactured from 100% virgin polypropylene (PP) polymer, thermally bonded and UV stabilized. These products can be
successfully used in transportation, environmental, hydraulic and civil engineering applications and perform major functions including
separation, filtration, drainage, reinforcement and membrane protection.

Mechanical Properties Test Units TB5 TB6 TB8 TB9 TB10 TB11 TB12 TB13

Tensile Strength MD EN ISO 10319 kN/m 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13

Tensile Strength - XD EN ISO 10319 kN/m 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13

Elongation at break MD EN ISO 10319 % 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45

Elongation at break - XD EN ISO 10319 % 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50

CBR Puncture Resistance EN ISO 12236 N 900 1000 1400 1500 1600 1800 2000 2150

Dynamic Cone Drop EN ISO 13433 mm 42 40 34 30 28 26 24 22

Protection Efficiency EN ISO 14574 N 124 137

Hydraulic Properties Test Units TB5 TB6 TB8 TB9 TB10 TB11 TB12 TB13

Permeability EN ISO 11058 m/s 130x10-3 120x10-3 110x10-3 110x10-3 110x10-3 105x10-3 105x10-3 105x10-3

Waterflow normal to the plane EN ISO 11058 l/m2.s 130 120 110 110 110 105 105 105

Waterflow in the plane EN ISO 12958 m2/s 1x10-7 1x10-7 1x10-7 1x10-7 1x10-7 1x10-7 1x10-7 1x10-7

Characteristic Opening Size EN ISO 12956 m 155 140 130 120 115 110 110 110

Physical Properties Test Units TB5 TB6 TB8 TB9 TB10 TB11 TB12 TB13

Polymer Type 100% Virgin Polypropylene

Thickness under 2 kPa EN ISO 9863-1 mm 0.70 0.80 1.00 1.10 1.20 1.25 1.30 1.40

Mass per unit area EN ISO 9864 g/m2 70 80 100 110 120 135 145 160

Roll width cm 590 590 590 590 590 590 590 590

Roll length m 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200

Full 40 Container Load (10%) m2 116 820 102 660 96 760 79 060 76 700 74 340 57 820 50 740

Full Truck Load (10%) m2 77 880 68 440 64 500 52 700 51 100 49 560 38 540 33 830

Roll Diameter (+/-10%) cm 35 37 38 42 43 45 52 52

Durability
Product is UV stabilized. Prolonged exposure to direct sun light may cause strength losses. Geotextiles
UV Protection
should be covered within 2 weeks.

Oxidation Resistance EN ISO 13438 Excellent

Chemical Resistance EN 14030 Excellent
Microbiological Resistance EN 12225 Excellent

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Notes:
1. Mattex Geosynthetics reserves the right to alter product specifications without prior notice.
2. It is the responsibility of all users to satisfy themselves that the above data is current.
3. The above figures are average values obtained from testing to current EN geotextile test standards.
Although not guaranteed, these results to the best of our knowledge, offer a true and accurate record of
the products performance.
4. We cant accept the responsibility for the performance of these products as the conditions of use are
beyond our control.
5. Installation details and storage guidelines are available on request
6. This document should not be construed as engineering advice.

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