Understanding Geotextile Membranes: A Guide to Choosing the Right Solution

Geotextile membranes play a critical role in groundworks, landscaping, and construction—providing stability, separation, filtration, and drainage where it’s needed most. At Eco Trade Counter, we offer a complete range, from non-woven to woven membranes, to ready-to-install arena kits and essential accessories.

In this guide, we’ll break down each product type to help you choose the right geotextile solution for your project.

1. Non-Woven Geotextile Membranes: Flexible Filtration and Separation

Non-woven geotextiles are made from bonded fibres, offering excellent permeability and strength. These are ideal for use beneath drives, soakaways, French drains, and attenuation tanks.

Use cases include: Driveway and patio sub-base separation Weed suppression beneath gravel or stone Soil filtration around drainage pipes Explore our Non-Woven Geotextile Membranes →

2. Woven Geotextile Membranes: Tough Stabilisation for Heavy Loads

Woven geotextiles are engineered for strength and load distribution. Their interlocking weave structure makes them ideal for stabilising sub-bases under roads, car parks, and equestrian surfaces.

Common applications: Under hardcore for car parks and tracks Road and path construction Paddocks and equestrian builds See our Woven Geotextile Membranes →

3. Horse Runs & Arenas: Complete Geotextile Kits for Equestrian Surfaces

If you're building a horse arena or manège, our equestrian geotextile packages combine the right mix of woven and non-woven membranes, jointing tapes, and optional EcoGrid for added ground support. Kits are available in standard arena sizes and include everything needed for effective installation.

Why choose ETC horse arena kits? Designed for performance and drainage Protects membranes from horse contact Suitable for domestic and commercial use View Horse Arena Packages →

4. Installation Accessories: For Secure, Long-Lasting Installs

We supply tapes and pegs specifically suited for jointing and securing geotextiles. These accessories help ensure a professional, long-lasting finish—whether you're installing a soakaway, arena, or garden base.

Products include: Single and double sided jointing tapes UV-stable barbed fixing pegs Bay markers and corner pins Browse Installation Accessories →

Final Thoughts

The right geotextile membrane improves project performance, reduces maintenance, and extends lifespan - whether you're tackling a driveway, installing a drainage layer, or constructing an arena.

Still unsure? Get in touch with our team for tailored product advice or to request a quote.