Insist the fabric itself is branded and not just the wrapping. It is easy for suppliers to wrap non- descript imported rolls and label them as something else. This passes risk to you. To avoid this you can source products from suppliers who not only provide detailed roll labeling (including traceable individual rolls numbers) but who also mark the geotextile fabric directly.

Geotextiles are often defined in a consultant’s specification. Suppliers who simply distribute can’t influence the nature of the products they sell. Hence they try and make your specification fit their geotextile, rather than the other way round. Again this carries risk for you. Arnath provide R&D, technical support and in challenging cases, bespoke products tailored to your needs.

Geosynthetics are technical in nature. Good suppliers go beyond simple supply and assist you in liaising with all the project stakeholders including specifies, auditors, contractors and asset owners. They should provide a site presence and a detailed solution above the physical product. All with the aim of a timely, cost effective and safe project conclusion for you the customer.

Geotextiles usually get installed in the early stages of a project. If they are held up, this can have severe knock on effects to larger components of the job. In these lean times suppliers are inclined to over promise to win your order. Geotextiles are also bulky, so insist you source from suppliers with large local capacity, reputation and financial stability to hold stock and satisfy your needs promptly.