KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Aug 10, 2021, its status is phase 10.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (2/12/2021) - BSMITH A sample is requested. The sample should include the manufacturing plants unique code. Also submit the label that is affixed to the roll by the manufacturer which will also contain the manufacturing plant ID code. Sample size 3 ft. long by the width of the roll. Please submit sample to: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Materials 1227 Wilkinson Blvd Frankfort KY 40601 Attn Buan Smith (2/22/2021) - BSMITH Sample of product was received. (3/5/2021) - BSMITH Product has been moved to Phase 9, Approval. At this time there is not a List of Approved Materials for this type of classification. For now KyPEL should be used to verify approval. (6/28/2021) - BSMITH This is a correction of a previous approval. This product has been moved to Phase 10 Approval. It will be added to the LAM. (8/10/2021) - BSMITH

Trade Name: US 160NW


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
NTPEP Certificate of Compliance for US Fabrics (Expires 2021-12-31).pdf	application/pdf	1865	1147 Steve Anderson	US Fabrics Inc	Feb 12, 2021	5665	Yes
US 160NW (USF) (GTX-2019-01-296) 02-11-2020.pdf	application/pdf	80	1147 Steve Anderson	US Fabrics Inc	Feb 12, 2021	5662	Yes
US 160NW Certification.pdf	application/pdf	441	1147 Steve Anderson	US Fabrics Inc	Feb 12, 2021	5663	Yes
Woven & Nonwoven Polypropylene Geotextile.pdf	application/pdf	39	1147 Steve Anderson	US Fabrics Inc	Feb 12, 2021	5664	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet	885 Dorian Brawner Agency	Y Approve	This product meets all requirements laid out in our spec book and AASHTO M288. The verification sample matched the product certifications.	Jun 25, 2021	2947
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	U Undecided	Approval pending verification testing. A sample is requested. The sample should include the manufacturing plants unique code. Also submit the label that is affixed to the roll by the manufacturer which will also contain the manufacturing plant ID code. Sample size 3 ft. long by the width of the roll. Please submit sample to: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Materials 1227 Wilkinson Blvd Frankfort KY 40601 Attn Wesley Glass or Buan Smith	Feb 22, 2021	2879

NEW PRODUCTS EXPLANATION OF PHASES
Phase 1		Product has been submitted and is pending initial review by the chairman of the committee.
Phase 2		The product is under preliminary review by appropriate sections(s)/Division(s) and awaiting recommendations(s) to the chair from the appropriate section(s)/division(s). Minimal study of available literature is necessary at this stage.
Phase 3		Product is under detailed laboratory and/or literature review by the New Product Review Committee.
Phase 4		Product has been approved for experimental use by the New Product Review Committee. The product may be used on a limited basis; however, change orders must be submitted and approved prior to use of the product. The product will be monitored for performance for two years, but the performance period may be changed depending on the type of product and susceptibility to weathering. If the product performs poorly and poses a safety risk, the product may be removed before scheduled replacement.
Phase 5		The product has been approved for use by the New Products Review Committee. The contractor must have the product approved by the KYTC and the Federal Highway Administration (if applicable) prior to use of the product on a project. Standard Specifications or Special Notes are being developed for this type of material/product.
Phase 6		Current specifications exist for this type of product. It may be requested that the manufacturer submit samples, NTPEP test data, and/or provide requested information to have the product approved and placed on the List of Approved Materials (if applicable).
Phase 7		Product has been sent the New Product Review Committee for final approval consideration.
Phase 8		Not a product to be evaluated by the New Products Review Committee.
Phase 9		Specifications exist for product however, there is no List of Approved Materials for this type of product at this time. Product may be used provided it meets the required specification or special condition(s) listed.
Phase 10		Product has been approved and specifications or special note exists.
Phase 11		Product is approved for use however there is no KYTC specification or special note. Product must meet manufacturer specifications and must have KYTC approval before use.
Phase 12		Product has been experimentally approved previously and is currently under evaluation on select projects. Not permitted on future projects until field evaluations are complete.
Phase 13		Product not approved for use in Kentucky highway or bridge construction.


Generic Name:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: US Fabrics Inc
Address: 3904 Virginia Ave
	Cincinnati, OH 45227

Background description of company and its products:
	US Fabrics is a national geosynthetics products company specializing in geotextiles, geogrids and geomembranes for the construction industry. US Fabrics Has Been Audited By AASHTO / NTPEP And Found Fully Compliant.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Geotextiles and Geosynthetics*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Geosynthetic Reinforcement
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Medium weight nonwoven geotextiles (6oz. to 8oz.) are most commonly used for erosion control applications including behind bulkheads or under rip-rap. A nonwoven geotextile allows a lot of water to pass through it while still keeping existing soils in place. In addition, nonwoven geotextiles can be used in separation applications. The NRCS recommends using a nonwoven geotextile and stone to protect stream crossings. US 160NW meets AASHTO M-288 Class 2 for Permanent Erosion Control, Subsurface Drainage, Stabilization and Separation.
General Composition of Material:
	US 160NW is a nonwoven, needle punched geotextile made from 100% polypropylene staple filaments
Date introduced on Market: 2000-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? Yes
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? No. Samples can not be provided



This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: M288 - Class 2 ASTM: Fed. Spec.: Section 714 Class 2 KY: 843.06 Class 2 Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Nebraska
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:

No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page:

This information is filed by Steve Anderson on Feb 12, 2021
Contact Information:
	US Fabrics Inc
	3904 Virginia Ave
	Cincinnati, OH 45227
	Phone: 5132716000
	Email: steve@usfabrics.com


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