KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Apr 16, 2025, its status is phase 10.

Notes:

Please provide additional information regarding the submitted product. Additional information may include brochures, specification, Product Evaluation and Audit Solutions review results... This information can be added to the Attachments section of the submittal in KyPEL. (3/11/2025) - BSMITH Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (3/11/2025) - BSMITH A sample of the product has been requested for review. Please send a 3 foot long by the width of a roll sample with documentation of the material being sent to; Attn: Buan Smith Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Materials 1227 Wilkinson Blvd Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 (3/12/2025) - BSMITH The Sample of the material has been received. (3/17/2025 - BSMITH This product was approved and is being moved to Phase 10 Approval. It will also be added to the List of Approved Materials. (4/16/2025) - BSMITH

Trade Name: FG57


Generic Name: FG57
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: SKAPS Industries
Address: 335 Athena Drive
	Athens, Georgia 30601

Background description of company and its products:
	SKAPS Industries is a leading manufacturer and supplier of various extrusion based geosynthetic products & technical textiles. We hold a strong market presence in over 60 countries by offering our clients a wide array of products.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Geotextiles and Geosynthetics*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Geosynthetic Reinforcement
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Buy America equivalent of SKAPS M440 woven geotextile. May be used for Geosynthetic Reinforcement, Class 1A, applications at KYTC. NTPEP Approved - GTX-2024-01-078 SSGEO Approved - SSGEO-2024-01-010 (Results available in Datamine)
General Composition of Material:
	Polypropylene (Monofilament/Fibrillated Yarn Woven)
Date introduced on Market: 2022-11-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: SKAPS M440
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? No
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? Yes. Samples can be provided
Free for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: M288 ASTM: Fed. Spec.: N/A KY: Section 843 (CLASS 1A) Others: N/A
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Pennsylvania Department of Transportation North Carolina Department of Transportation New York State Department of Transportation
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Pennsylvania Department of Transportation North Carolina Department of Transportation New York State Department of Transportation
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: N/A Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.skaps.com

This information is filed by Kourosh Sabzevari on Mar 10, 2025
Contact Information:
	SKAPS Industries
	335 Athena Drive
	Athens, Georgia 30601
	Phone: 7063543700
	Email: kourosh@skaps.com

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Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet	885 Dorian Brawner Agency	Y Approve	Sample Provided meets all required test results. Recommend approval.	Mar 20, 2025	3443
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet	885 Dorian Brawner Agency	U Undecided	Product appears to meet AASHTO M288 Class 4A geotextile requirements and PEAS (previously NTPEP) participation. Request a sample be sent to the lab for verification.	Mar 12, 2025	3439

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.