Ocean Non Woven Geotextile for a Landscaping Project in Doda, Jammu & Kashmir

For a landscaping project in Doda, Jammu & Kashmir, Ocean Non Wovens supplied Ocean Non Woven Geotextile (1.5 MM) across 10,000 sqm of terrain. Doda lies in the hilly Chenab valley, with sloping ground, seasonal rain and snow, and wide swings in temperature between summer and winter. On ground like this, landscaping has to hold soil in place and manage water as well as look good.

What a geotextile does in landscaping

Geotextiles are permeable fabrics used for separation, filtration, drainage, reinforcement and protection. In landscaping, a non-woven geotextile usually sits between the native soil and the drainage or growing layers above it, keeping those layers distinct while letting water through. The 1.5 MM Ocean Non Woven Geotextile is a needle-punched polypropylene fabric, thick enough to handle placement of soil and stone on top without tearing.

How the geotextile was used at Doda

Across the 10,000 sqm site, the Ocean Non Woven Geotextile 1.5 MM was used for:

• Soil stabilization and erosion control: Doda’s undulating ground is prone to erosion from seasonal rain and wind. The geotextile holds soil particles in place while letting water pass, so runoff does not carry the soil away.
• Drainage and water management: waterlogging damages plants and softens soil. As a filter layer, the geotextile lets water drain from the landscaped layers while retaining soil particles, so subsurface drains and gravel layers do not clog with fines.
• A stable base for vegetation: by keeping the growing medium separate from the subsoil and drainage layer, the geotextile helps the planted layer stay at its designed depth so roots establish in it.
• A level, uniform finish: the geotextile gives a stable, even surface for the final landscaping layers, which limits uneven settlement and the maintenance that comes with it.

Working in Doda’s climate

Temperatures in Doda vary widely between seasons, and the ground goes through freezing, thawing and heavy rain. Polypropylene is not affected by soil moisture, frost or the minerals in hill soils, and once covered it is protected from UV. For erosion control on slopes, the geotextile is typically anchored in a trench at the top of the slope, overlapped between panels and pinned, then covered with soil or stone promptly.

About the product

Ocean Non Woven Geotextile (1.5 MM) is made from polypropylene fibres for tensile strength, permeability and durability in harsh climates. For large landscaping and slope projects, a durable buried layer means less rework and replacement over time.

Ocean Non Wovens manufactures and supplies geosynthetics for landscaping, erosion control and infrastructure projects. For another landscaping job, see the Ranchi landscape project, or contact the team to discuss your site.