--- description: NW16 Heavy Duty Erosion Control non-woven fabric allows high water flow while controlling soil separation, erosion, and stabilization for all your hardscape projects. title: NW16 Heavy Duty Erosion Control Non-Woven Fabric - SRW Products image: https://srwproducts.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PNG_Images_400x400135.png --- [Skip to content](#fl-main-content) # NW16 Heavy Duty Erosion Control Non-Woven Fabric Our NW16 heavy-duty erosion control fabric is made of 100% polypropylene material and allows high water flow while controlling soil separation for added stability. The non-woven fabric is great for any heavy rip-rap/boulder retaining walls, underlayments, or other hardscape projects. This material is non-biodegradable, will not rot or mildew, can resist ultraviolet light deterioration, and can withstand damage from common soil chemicals, insects, and rodents. [ Contact Us ](https://srwproducts.com/contact-us/) [ View Tech Sheets ](#tech-sheets) [![NW16](https://srwproducts.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PNG_Images_400x400135-600x600.png)](https://srwproducts.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PNG%5FImages%5F400x400135.png) Features Applications Comparison Charts Product Details Features * Allows high water flow * Soil separation for added stability * High strength and dimensionally stable * Prevents soil erosion * Rot and mildew resistant Applications * Heavy rip-rap/boulder retaining walls * Stabilization/separation * Underlayment * Erosion control Comparison Charts ![](https://srwproducts.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Landscape-Cross-Ref-Chart-1.webp) ![](https://srwproducts.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/GeotextileSpecs_24.webp) Product Details NW16 | Heavy Duty Non-Woven Fabric | **PART NUMBER** | **SIZE** | **SQ YDS/ROLL** | **QUANTITY** | | --------------- | ---------- | --------------- | ------------ | | FCNW16 125360 | 12.5´x360´ | 500 | 1 | | FCNW16 15150 | 15´x150´ | 250 | 1 | | FCNW16 15300 | 15´x300´ | 500 | 1 | Looking to Buy? **CONTRACTORS:** If you are a contractor looking to try one of our products, [click here](https://srwproducts.com/dealer-locator/) for a dealer in your area, or [click here](https://srwproducts.com/about/sales-team-family/) to connect with your local sales rep for a demo. **DEALERS:** If you are a dealer looking for an in-store demo or to bring a product in, [click here](https://srwproducts.com/dealer-locator/) to find your local sales rep. **HOMEOWNERS:** If you are a homeowner, [click here](https://srwproducts.com/dealer-locator/) to find a dealer in your area. ## NW16 Heavy Duty Erosion Control Fabric Instructions 1. ### Prepare Area 1. Remove all rocks and heavy roots from the desired area before laying down fabric. 2. ### Place Fabric 1. Unroll fabric and cut to desired length. Overlap each section 18-24 inches. Secure fabric with SRW Fabric Staples, staggering 1.2 staples per square yard. 3. ### Cover Fabric 1. Completely cover with landscape aggregate or stone to protect fabric from sunlight and to enhance the appearance of the project. ### Tech Sheets [ Non-Woven Safety Data Sheet ](https://srwproducts.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Non-Woven-Needle-Punched.-SDS-2024.pdf) [ NW16 Spec Sheet ](https://srwproducts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/NW16-Cert-Letter-2024.pdf) Customers Also Search ## Related products * [![EC8™](https://srwproducts.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/EC8-300x300.webp)EC8™ ](https://srwproducts.com/product/ec8/)[Read more](https://srwproducts.com/product/ec8/) * [![SS5](https://srwproducts.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SS5-300x300.webp)SS5 ](https://srwproducts.com/product/ss5-woven-fabric/)[Read more](https://srwproducts.com/product/ss5-woven-fabric/) * [![PS3](https://srwproducts.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ps3-300x300.webp)PS3 ](https://srwproducts.com/product/ps3-professional/)[Read more](https://srwproducts.com/product/ps3-professional/) Frequently Asked Questions ### Where can I buy SRW Non-Woven Fabric? Call us at [1-800-752-9326](tel:+18007529326) or use our dealer locator. We will gladly help locate a dealer near you! ### Where would I use Needle Punched Non-Woven Fabric? It can be used in every area of landscaping, whether its separation, stabilization, water flow or reinforcement. A few examples of where non-woven fabrics can be used: * [EC8](https://srwproducts.com/product/ec8-heavy-duty-erosion-control-non-woven-fabric/) – Rip Wrap along stream banks * [NW6](https://srwproducts.com/product/nw6/) – Separation layer between the soil and a geomembrane * [NW4](https://srwproducts.com/product/nw4/) – Separation layer behind retaining walls as well as fieldstone retaining walls. It can also be used for everyday landscaping. Do you have additional questions? [Contact us](https://srwproducts.com/contact-us/). 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Call us at 1-800-752-9326<\/a> or use our dealer locator. We will gladly help locate a dealer near you!<\/p>"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Where would I use Needle Punched Non-Woven Fabric?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"

It can be used in every area of landscaping, whether its separation, stabilization, water flow or reinforcement.<\/p>

A few examples of where non-woven fabrics can be used:<\/p>