Mirafi S41 Virgin PP Nonwoven Geotextile 150gsm (3m x 130m Roll)
Description
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The MIRAFI® S41 belongs to Solmax’s S-Series - a family of mechanically bonded, needle-punched nonwoven polypropylene geotextiles designed for separation, filtration, and drainage functions in road and infrastructure works.
Manufactured from 100 % UV-stabilized continuous polypropylene filaments, S41 combines high strength, flexibility, and hydraulic stability for long-term soil reinforcement and filtration performance.With more than five decades of proven field use, MIRAFI® S-Series products provide reliable soil stabilization, efficient drainage, and reduced aggregate consumption, ensuring longer service life and lower environmental impact.
Key Features & Advantages
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Mechanically bonded nonwoven: Delivers high tensile strength and puncture resistance during installation and service.
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Separation & stabilization: Prevents intermixing of fine subgrade and coarse aggregate, maintaining layer integrity.
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Filtration & drainage efficiency: Ensures controlled water flow while retaining fine soil particles.
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Durability: Chemically inert and resistant to biological and alkaline attack.
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Sustainability: 100 % polypropylene, fully recyclable and environmentally safe.
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Certified quality: Produced under ASQUAL certification, tested in accordance with EN ISO 10319, EN ISO 11058, EN ISO 12236, and EN ISO 12956.
Applications
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Road and rail subgrade separation and stabilization
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Working platforms and construction access roads
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Drainage trenches and leachate collection systems
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Landfill and reservoir liner protection layers
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Erosion control and slope stabilization
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Filtration layers in retaining and embankment structures
Performance Summary (S41 Grade)
Property Typical Value (S41) Standard / Unit Material 100 % UV-stabilized polypropylene continuous filament - Structure Mechanically bonded needle-punched nonwoven - Mass per unit area ≈ 150 g/m² EN ISO 9864 Thickness (2 kPa) ≈ 1.6 mm EN ISO 9863-1 Tensile strength (MD / CMD) ≈ 12 kN/m each direction EN ISO 10319 Elongation at break (MD / CMD) ≈ 80 % / 70 % EN ISO 10319 CBR puncture resistance ≈ 1.75 kN EN ISO 12236 Characteristic opening size (O₉₀) ≈ 110 µm EN ISO 12956 Permeability (Δh = 50 mm) ≈ 90 mm/s EN ISO 11058 Certification ASQUAL Certified - (Values per Solmax ASQUAL Technical Data Sheet, Rev 07/2023.)
Installation Guidelines (Summary)
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Prepare the subgrade: Level surface; remove ruts > 100 mm.
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Roll out geotextile: Place directly on the prepared area without tension.
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Overlap or weld: Minimum 300 mm overlap (500 mm for soft subgrades); welding recommended for grades ≥ 200 g/m².
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Repair damages: Patch with same grade geotextile overlapping ≥ 500 mm.
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Place fill: Back-dump aggregate onto the fabric; avoid direct truck traffic.
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Spread and compact: Use tracked equipment and vibratory rollers; target rut depth ≤ 30 mm.
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Re-grade if required: Fill ruts with fresh aggregate only.
Authorized Supply in Africa
Geosynthetics Africa (Pty) Ltd is an authorized supplier of Solmax MIRAFI® geotextiles throughout South Africa.
MIRAFI® and are registered trademarks of Solmax.
Builders Merchant (Pty) Ltd is an authorized distributor and installer of Solmax MIRAFI® products across Africa.
All technical data, brand references, and imagery are used under authorization.
Geosynthetics Africa does not claim ownership of the MIRAFI® or trademarks. -
Supply, delivery and installation across Africa
Geosynthetics South Africa undertakes projects through three service options:
- Supply only - products supplied to the agreed specification.
- Supply and delivery - materials and logistics coordinated to your project site.
- Supply, delivery and QA/QC-controlled installation - one coordinated scope from procurement to documented handover.
For projects across Africa, we coordinate with the Builders Merchant to mobilise installation crews from group companies across the continent. Materials, delivery, mobilisation and project-specific quality records are agreed as part of the project scope.