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TerraTex Geotextile Fabrics
Hanes woven & nonwoven geotextiles — direct Mirafi equivalents for separation, stabilization, filtration, and drainage. Free shipping.
TerraTex is the Hanes Geo Components line of woven and nonwoven geotextile fabric — engineered separation and stabilization layers that map directly to common Mirafi grades. From lightweight nonwovens for drainage and filtration to high-strength wovens for roadbase and driveways, sold in full and cut rolls with free shipping.
TerraTex Grades at a Glance
TerraTex covers both geotextile families in one line — high-strength wovens for load support and needle-punched nonwovens for drainage and filtration. Use this overview to find the right grade for your application.
| TerraTex Grade | Type | Primary Function | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| TerraTex N04 / N04.5 | Nonwoven | Filtration & drainage | French drains, edge drains, separation |
| TerraTex N06 / N07 / N08 | Nonwoven | Cushion & separation | Drainage, geomembrane cushion, moderate loads |
| TerraTex N11 | Nonwoven | Heavy cushion | High-puncture-resistance protection layers |
| TerraTex GS / HD | Woven | Stabilization & separation | Driveways, roadbase, parking & pads |
| TerraTex HPG / EP | Woven / Monofilament | High-strength reinforcement | Demanding loads & high-flow filtration |
| TerraTex OL | Nonwoven | Overlay / paving | Stress-absorbing membrane in asphalt overlay |
What Is a Geotextile Fabric?
A geotextile is a permeable fabric placed in soil to separate, reinforce, filter, or drain. In construction and landscaping it keeps subgrade soil from mixing into aggregate, spreads load to reduce rutting, and lets water pass through while holding fines back. TerraTex covers the two main families — woven and nonwoven — so one line can handle everything from a driveway base to a retaining-wall drain.
Separation
Keeps base stone from punching into soft subgrade, so aggregate stays put and the structure lasts longer.
Stabilization
High-tensile wovens spread wheel and axle loads across a wider area, reducing rutting on roads and drives.
Filtration & Drainage
Nonwovens let water flow through while retaining soil particles — ideal for edge drains and behind walls.
Woven vs. Nonwoven TerraTex
The two families solve different problems. Matching the fabric to the job is the difference between a base that lasts and one that fails early.
- Woven (TerraTex HD, GS, HPG, EP) — high strength, low stretch. Built for stabilization and separation under load: driveways, roadbase, parking, and working platforms.
- Nonwoven (TerraTex N04–N11, OL) — high flow, felt-like. Built for filtration and drainage: French drains, edge drains, behind retaining walls, and as a geomembrane cushion.
Rule of thumb: if the job is about carrying load, choose woven. If it's about moving water, choose nonwoven.
TerraTex Grade Families
TerraTex GS & HD (Woven)
General-purpose woven stabilization fabrics. GS handles separation under aggregate; HD steps up strength for tougher subgrade and heavier traffic.
TerraTex HPG & EP (High-Strength / Monofilament)
HPG high-performance wovens and EP monofilament fabrics for demanding reinforcement and high-flow filtration where standard wovens fall short.
TerraTex N-Series (Nonwoven)
Needle-punched nonwovens from N04 up through N11, spanning light filtration weights to heavy cushion grades — drainage, filtration, separation, and geomembrane cushioning.
TerraTex OL (Overlay)
Nonwoven paving/overlay fabrics used as a stress-absorbing membrane interlayer in asphalt overlay work.
TerraTex FAQ
What is TerraTex used for?
TerraTex geotextiles separate, reinforce, filter, and drain in construction and landscape work. Woven grades stabilize driveways, roadbase, and pads under load; nonwoven grades handle drainage and filtration in French drains, edge drains, and behind retaining walls.
How do I choose the right TerraTex grade?
Start with the function: if the job carries load, choose a woven (GS, HD, HPG, EP); if it moves water, choose a nonwoven (N-series, OL). Then match the weight and roll size to your application. The grade overview table above summarizes each grade's primary function and typical use.
What's the difference between woven and nonwoven TerraTex?
Woven TerraTex (HD, GS, HPG, EP) is high-strength and low-stretch, made for stabilization and load support. Nonwoven TerraTex (N-series, OL) has higher water flow and is made for filtration and drainage. Use woven under driveways and roadbase; use nonwoven for drains and behind retaining walls.
What fabric goes under a gravel driveway?
For most driveways a woven stabilization geotextile such as TerraTex GS or HD is the right choice. It's laid over the prepared subgrade before the base stone so the gravel doesn't sink or pump into soft soil. For very wet subgrade needing drainage, a nonwoven may be added.
Does TerraTex ship in cut rolls?
Yes. Several TerraTex grades are stocked in full rolls and smaller pre-cut widths and lengths so you can match the roll to the job. All rolls ship free in the continental U.S.