Geotech: Geotextiles and Geosynthetics
Geosynthetics: textiles and related products laid in or on soil to separate, filter, drain, reinforce, protect or contain it.
- 6 articles
- 101 standards
- 5 calculators
What it covers
- woven and nonwoven geotextiles
- geogrids
- geomembranes
- geocells
- drainage geocomposites
- geobags and geotubes
- gabions
- jute and coir erosion-control mats
Made from
Polypropylene and polyester staple, filament and tape, HDPE for membranes and grids, and jute or coir for short-life erosion control.
Market size India: Rs 2,050 crore (US$0.31 billion) in 2019-20, 1.7% of India’s technical-textiles market. World: US$7.4 billion. Ministry of Textiles, Baseline Study 2020, Tables 9.1 and 9.2
Mandatory certification India: the Geo Textiles Quality Control Order (S.O. 1706(E), as amended) has applied since 1 January 2024. Every item, IS standard and date
Articles
- Geotextile Testing Standards: IS, ISO and ASTM Methods Compared by Property
- Technical Textiles QCO List: Every Indian Order, Product, IS Standard and Date
- India’s Geotextile QCOs: BIS Dates, IS 16362 and IS 17880, and Choosing a Filter Fabric
- Geotech – Technical Textiles in Geotechnical and Civil Engineering Applications
- Application of Technical Textiles in Everyday Life
- Woven & Non-woven Geotextile Fabric
Test methods and specifications
Grouped by the subject in each standard’s official title. Each entry links to the register record, which names the current edition and its equivalents.
Geosynthetics34
- BS EN 13719 Geosynthetics. Determination of the long term protection efficiency of geosynthetics in contact with geosynthetic barriers
- IS 16352 Geosynthetics – High density polyethylene (HDPE) geomembranes for lining – Specification (first revision)
- IS 16362 Geosynthetics - Geotextiles for Subsurface Drainage, Subgrade Separation, Subgrade Stabilization, Filtration and Erosion Control (In Hard…
- IS 16654 Geosynthetics - Polypropylene multifilament woven geobags for coastal and waterways protection - Specification
- IS 17371 Geosynthetics – Geogrids for flexible pavements – Specification
- IS 17372 Geosynthetics – Polymeric strip/geostrip used as soil reinforcement in retaining structures – Specification
- IS 17373 Geosynthetics - Geogrids used in reinforced soil retaining structures - Specification
- IS 17374 Geosynthetics – Reinforced HDPE membrane for effluents and chemical resistance lining – Specification
- IS 17483 (Part 1) Geosynthetics - Geocells - Specification (Part 1) Load Bearing Application
- IS 17483 (Part 2) Geosynthetics - Geocells - Specification (Part 2) Slope Erosion Protection Application
- IS 17880 Geosynthetics - Synthetics polymer rope gabions for coastal and waterways protection - Specification
- ISO 10318-1 Geosynthetics — Part 1: Vocabulary
- ISO 10318-2 Geosynthetics — Part 2: Symbols and pictograms
- ISO 10319 Geosynthetics — Wide-width tensile test
- ISO 10320 Geosynthetics — Identification on site
- ISO 10321 Geosynthetics — Tensile test for joints/seams by wide-width strip method
- ISO 10722 Geosynthetics — Index test procedure for the evaluation of mechanical damage under repeated loading — Damage…
- ISO 12236 Geosynthetics — Static puncture test (CBR test)
- ISO 12957-1 Geosynthetics — Determination of friction characteristics — Part 1: Direct shear test
- ISO 12957-2 Geosynthetics — Determination of friction characteristics — Part 2: Inclined plane test
- ISO 13427 Geosynthetics — Abrasion damage simulation (sliding block test)
- ISO 13428 Geosynthetics — Determination of the protection efficiency of a geosynthetic against impact damage
- ISO 13433 Geosynthetics — Determination of dynamic perforation (cone drop test)
- ISO 13437 Geosynthetics — Installing and retrieving samples in the field for durability assessment
- ISO 13438 Geosynthetics — Screening test method for determining the resistance of geotextiles and geotextile-related products to oxidation
- ISO 18325 Geosynthetics — Test method for the determination of water discharge capacity for prefabricated vertical drains
- ISO 25619-1 Geosynthetics — Determination of compression behaviour — Part 1: Compressive creep properties
- ISO 25619-2 Geosynthetics — Determination of compression behaviour — Part 2: Determination of short-term compression behaviour
- ISO 9862 Geosynthetics — Sampling and preparation of test specimens
- ISO 9863-1 Geosynthetics — Determination of thickness at specified pressures — Part 1: Single layers
- ISO 9864 Geosynthetics — Test method for the determination of mass per unit area of geotextiles and geotextile-related…
- ISO/FDIS 10318-2 Geosynthetics — Part 2: Symbols and pictograms
- ISO/TS 13434 Geosynthetics — Guidelines for the assessment of durability
- ISO/TS 19708 Geosynthetics — Procedure for simulating damage under interlocking-concrete-block pavement by the roller compactor method
ASTM methods and specifications22
- ASTM D4439 Standard Terminology for Geosynthetics
- ASTM D4595/D4595M Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Geotextiles by the Wide-Width Method
- ASTM D4833/D4833M Standard Test Method for Index Puncture Resistance of Geomembranes and Related Products
- ASTM D4886 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Geotextiles (Sandpaper/Sliding Block Method)
- ASTM D5101 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Filtration Compatibility of Soil-Geotextile Systems
- ASTM D5322 Standard Practice for Laboratory Immersion Procedures for Evaluating the Chemical Resistance of Geosynthetics to Liquids
- ASTM D5617 Standard Test Method for Multi-Axial Elongation of Geomembranes
- ASTM D5820 Standard Practice for Pressurized Air Channel Evaluation of Dual-Seamed Geomembranes
- ASTM D5884/D5884M Standard Test Method for Determining Tearing Strength of Internally Reinforced Geomembranes
- ASTM D5887/D5887M Standard Test Method for Measurement of Index Flux Through Saturated Geosynthetic Clay Liner Specimens Using a…
- ASTM D5890 Standard Test Method for Swell Index of Clay Mineral Component of Geosynthetic Clay Liners
- ASTM D6389 Standard Practice for Tests to Evaluate the Chemical Resistance of Geotextiles to Liquids
- ASTM D6637/D6637M Standard Test Method for Determining Tensile Properties of Geogrids by the Single or Multi-Rib Tensile Method
- ASTM D6992 Standard Test Method for Accelerated Tensile Creep and Creep-Rupture of Geosynthetic Materials Based on Time-Temperature Superp
- ASTM D7005/D7005M Standard Test Method for Determining the Bond Strength (Ply Adhesion) of Geocomposites
- ASTM D7006 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Testing of Geomembranes
- ASTM D7007 Standard Practices for Electrical Methods for Locating Leaks in Geomembranes Covered with Water or Earthen Materials
- ASTM D7106/D7106M Standard Guide for Selection of Test Methods for Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer (EPDM) Geomembranes
- ASTM D7361 Standard Test Method for Accelerated Compressive Creep of Geosynthetic Materials Based on Time-Temperature Superposition Usi
- ASTM D7466/D7466M Standard Test Method for Measuring Asperity Height of Textured Geomembranes
- ASTM D7556 Standard Test Methods for Determining Small-Strain Tensile Properties of Geogrids and Geotextiles by In-Air Cyclic Tension…
- ASTM D7747/D7747M Standard Test Method for Determining Integrity of Seams Produced Using Thermo-Fusion Methods for Reinforced Geomembrane
Geotextiles and geotextile-related products17
- EN 15381 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - Characteristics required for use in pavements and asphalt overlays
- ISO 10776 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products — Determination of water permeability characteristics normal to the plane, under load
- ISO 11058 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products — Determination of water permeability characteristics normal to the plane, without load
- ISO 12956 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products — Determination of the characteristic opening size
- ISO 12958 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products — Determination of water flow capacity in their plane
- ISO 12958-1 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products — Determination of water flow capacity in their plane — Part 1:…
- ISO 12958-2 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products — Determination of water flow capacity in their plane — Part 2:…
- ISO 12960 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products — Screening test methods for determining the resistance to acid and alkaline…
- ISO 13426-1 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products — Strength of internal structural junctions — Part 1: Geocells
- ISO 13426-2 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products — Strength of internal structural junctions — Part 2: Geocomposites
- ISO 13431 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products — Determination of tensile creep and creep rupture behaviour
- ISO 22182 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products — Determination of index abrasion resistance characteristics under wet conditions for hydraulic…
- ISO 9863-2 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products — Determination of thickness at specified pressures — Part 2: Procedure for…
- ISO/TR 10722-1 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products — Procedure for simulating damage during installation — Part 1: Installation in…
- ISO/TR 12960 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products — Screening test method for determining the resistance to liquids
- ISO/TR 13434 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products — Guidelines on durability
- ISO/TR 13438 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products— Screening test method for determining the resistance to oxidation at elevated oxygen…
Design using geosynthetics10
- ISO/TR 18228-1 Design using geosynthetics — Part 1: General
- ISO/TR 18228-10 Design using geosynthetics — Part 10: Asphalt pavements
- ISO/TR 18228-2 Design using geosynthetics — Part 2: Separation
- ISO/TR 18228-3 Design using geosynthetics — Part 3: Filtration
- ISO/TR 18228-4 Design using geosynthetics — Part 4: Drainage
- ISO/TR 18228-5 Design using geosynthetics — Part 5: Stabilization
- ISO/TR 18228-6 Design using geosynthetics — Part 6: Protection
- ISO/TR 18228-7 Design using geosynthetics — Part 7: Reinforcement
- ISO/TR 18228-8 Design using geosynthetics — Part 8: Surface erosion control
- ISO/TR 18228-9 Design using geosynthetics — Part 9: Barriers
Geotextiles3
Jute geotextiles2
Clay geosynthetic barriers2
Guidelines for the determination of the long-term strength of geosynth2
Geosynthetic barriers1
Agro textiles1
Natural fibre geotextiles (Jute geotextile and coir BHOOVASTRA)1
Open weave coir Bhoovastra1
PVC Geomembranes for Lining1
Geo-synthetics1
Sustainable design using geosynthetics1
Guidance on Durability Testing of Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite 1
Determination of long-term flow of geosynthetic drains1
Laws and mandatory certification
Instruments in the regulation register whose obligations name this class’s products. In force first; rescinded and replaced orders stay listed as history.
Upcoming trade fairs
No fair is filed under this class. The general technical-textiles fairs are on the section page.
Machines
No machine in the register is filed under this class yet.
Calculators
Raw-material prices
Daily and monthly series for the fibres and feedstocks this class is mostly made from.
US import duty headings
The HTS headings these products usually fall under. Classification turns on the exact product, so read the lines under each heading.
India’s official HSN codes
Codes India lists as technical textiles (DGFT, 2019 and 2022) under this page’s HS headings.
| HSN code | Description |
|---|---|
| 56031100 | Non wovens Of Man-Made Filaments: Weighing Not More Than 25 g/sqm |
| 56031110 | Weighing not more than 25 g/m2: Crop covers, conforming to IS 16366 |
| 56031200 | Non wovens Of Man-Made Filaments: Weighing More Than g/sqm But Not More Than 70 g/sqm |
| 56031300 | Non wovens Of Man-Made Filaments: Weighing More Than 70 g/sqm But Not More Than 150 g/sqm |
| 56031400 | Non wovens Of Man-Made Filaments: Weighing More Than 150 g/sqm |
| 56039100 | Non wovens Other :Weighing Not More Than 25 g/sqm |
| 56039200 | Non wovens Other: Weighing Between 25 g/sqm And 70 g/sqm |
| 56039300 | Non wovens Other: Weighing Between 70 g/sqm And 150 g/sqm |
Where to read more
BIS: liaison of textile committees with ISO committees Free
Shows which BIS TXD committee mirrors which ISO committee, for example TXD 30 Geosynthetics with ISO/TC 221.
ISO/TC 221 Geosynthetics Part free
The international committee for geotextiles, geomembranes and clay liners: scope, working groups and its 50 published standards.
CEN/TC 189 Geosynthetics Part free
The European geosynthetics committee: terminology, test methods and requirements tied to CE marking of construction products.
ASTM Committee D35 on Geosynthetics Part free
The US committee for geosynthetic test methods; lists its subcommittees, standards and work items.
Geosynthetic Research Institute: list of GRI test methods Part free
The index of GRI test methods and specifications for geomembranes, geotextiles and geogrids that many tenders cite.
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA, formerly IFAI) Part free
US trade body for specialty fabrics and technical textiles; publishes Geosynthetics magazine and runs industry events.
Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) Part free
Research consortium for geosynthetics: test methods, design guides, certification and member-only reports.
International Geosynthetics Society: Digital Library Part free
IGS lectures, guides and other educational material on geosynthetics; its two journals are member-access.