NW6 Drainage & Filtration Fabric

NW6 is a superior quality, non-woven geotextile produced by needle punching together 100% polypropylene staple fibers to form a high strength dimensionally stable fabric. The polypropylene are specially formulated to resist ultraviolet light deterioration and are inert to commonly encountered soil chemicals. The fabric will not rot or mildew, is non-biodegradable. NW6 meets AASHTO M288 Non-woven Subsurface Drainage and Separation Fabrics.

*NW6 meets AASHTO M288 Non-woven Subsurface Drainage and Separation Fabrics.

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NW6 Drainage & Filtration Fabric Instructions

  1. Prepare Area

    Remove all weeds from the desired area. For added protection, apply pre- emergent herbicide before laying down fabric.

  2. Place Fabric

    Unroll fabric and cut to desired length. Fit fabric around plants, lights, etc., by cutting slits “X” where needed. Overlapping a minimum of 4-6 inches and secure with SRW Fabric Staples, staggering 1.2 staples per square yard.

  3. Cover Fabric

    Immediately cover with 3-4 inches of mulch, bark, decorative rock or stone to protect fabric from sunlight and to enhance the appearance of your project.

Tech Sheets

Frequently Asked Questions

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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 – Rip Wrap along stream banks
  • NW6 – Separation layer between the soil and a geomembrane
  • NW4 – Separation layer behind retaining walls as well as fieldstone retaining walls. It can also be used for everyday landscaping.

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