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Geotextile vs Polythene: Why Synthetic Fabric Outperforms Plastic
By hzgeotextile.comJanuary 16th, 202667 views
Many ask, "Can I use plastic sheeting instead of geotextile?" The answer is a technical no. While polythene (plastic) blocks water completely, geotextile allows for filtration.
Using plastic can trap water and cause hydrostatic pressure, leading to structural failure. Geotextile, being permeable, manages water flow. It also offers tensile strength that plastic lacks. For any serious construction or landscaping project, geotextile is the engineered solution that provides both separation and drainage.
