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BIS-ISI-CERTIFICATE

IS 16653 : 2017

Textiles - Needle punched non-woven geobags

Textiles - Needle punched non-woven geobags
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1. Summary about Needle Punched Non-Woven Geobags

Needle punched non-woven geobags are geotextile products used for erosion control, riverbank protection, coastal works, and soil stabilization. They allow water flow while retaining soil and filling material.


2. Why BIS Certificate is Mandatory for Needle Punched Non-Woven Geobags

BIS certification is mandatory to ensure mechanical strength, filtration performance, and durability under hydraulic and environmental stresses.


3. What is BIS Certified for Needle Punched Non-Woven Geobags

BIS certification confirms compliance with Indian Standards through testing of tensile strength, puncture resistance, permeability, and fabric mass.


Tests required for Needle Punched Non-Woven Geobags

TitleMandatory/Optional
Material of geobags and prefabrication thread

Optional

Construction of geobags

Required

Mechanical Properties

TitleMandatory/Optional
Wide width tensile strength

Required

Elongation

Required

Seam strength, percent of actual fabric strength

Required

Abrasion resistance, retained tensile strength in machine and cross machine direction

Required

Trapezoidal tear strength

Required

CBR puncture resistance

Required

Hydraulic properties

TitleMandatory/Optional
Permittivity

Required

Apparent opening size (AOS)

Required

Physical properties

TitleMandatory/Optional
Thickness at 2 kPa

Required

Polymer type

Optional

Mass

Required

Length of geobag

Required

Width of geobag

Required

Mass of sand filled geobag

Required

UV resistance after 500 h, retained tensile strength in machine and cross direction

Optional


4. Benefits of BIS Certification for Needle Punched Non-Woven Geobags

  • Ensures reliable erosion and soil control
  • Mandatory for river, coastal, and infrastructure projects
  • Improves resistance to hydraulic forces
  • Extends service life in harsh conditions
  • Enhances acceptance by authorities and engineers