what is pp woven fabric
PP woven fabric refers to a type of geotextile made from polypropylene (PP) that is produced through a weaving process.
- Polypropylene (PP) is a lightweight, durable and chemical-resistant thermoplastic that is often used to make geotextiles.
- Weaving is a fabric construction method that interlaces two sets of yarns at right angles to each other to form a fabric.
- In PP woven fabric production:
› PP polymers are extruded into filaments, which are twisted into yarns.
› The yarns are drawn horizontally (warp yarns) and vertically (weft or fill yarns) on a loom.
› The warp and weft yarns are precisely interlaced to create the woven structure.
- This produces a fabric that is stronger than nonwoven versions due to the interlacing yarns.
- It has uniform thickness and the geometry of woven structures provides reinforcement properties.
- Applications include road/railroad construction, retaining walls, shoreline protection, etc. where high strength is required.
So in summary, PP woven fabric refers specifically to polypropylene geotextile produced through weaving of yarns, creating a strong, uniform fabric for demanding applications.
