Geotextile Fabrics
GC100 Ground Cover Woven Polypropylene (Weed Block)
GC100 Ground Cover, a Heavy-duty woven polypropylene weed control fabric manufactured to ISO 9001:2015 · ISO 14001:2015 and supplied across Africa by Geosynthetics Africa. Our GC100 delivers complete chemical-free weed suppression at 100 g/m², with 700 kLy UV resistance (black), 900 l/min/m² water permeability, and a reusable multi-season service life - the benchmark ground cover for commercial agriculture, nurseries, orchards, landscaping, and solar PV installations across all African climates.
Overview
GC100 is Geosynthetics Africa's professional-grade woven ground cover fabric - a 100 g/m² polypropylene weed suppression textile engineered for long-term outdoor performance across commercial agriculture, nurseries, orchards, landscaping, and utility-scale solar PV installations. Manufactured to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 quality and environmental standards, it is the benchmark ground cover solution for African conditions, supplied continent-wide by Geosynthetics Africa.
The tight woven PP construction physically blocks sunlight from reaching the soil, delivering complete chemical-free weed suppression without herbicides, soil disturbance, or ongoing manual weeding labour. A water flow rate of 900 l/min/m² ensures full permeability for drip and overhead irrigation and natural rainfall, passing moisture directly to the root zone while retaining soil humidity between irrigation cycles and regulating soil temperature - critical for crop performance across African tropical, arid, and subtropical climates.
GC100 black carries a 700 kLy UV resistance rating, making it the correct long-life choice for permanent outdoor installations - including the vegetation management beneath utility-scale solar arrays, where uncontrolled growth causes panel shading, fire risk, and high mowing costs across the 20–25 year operational life of a solar installation. GC100 eliminates that recurring cost with a single installation.
Unlike single-use plastic mulch film, GC100 is reusable across multiple growing seasons - lift, store, re-deploy - and is 100% recyclable at end of service life. Printed gridlines assist accurate pot and plant positioning in nursery and greenhouse environments. Available in black, white, green, and brown, in widths of 5.25 m and roll lengths from 100 m to 2 000 m.
700 kLy UV resistance (black) · 900 l/min/m² permeable · Chemical-free weed control · Reusable multi-season · 100% recyclable
Applications: Commercial orchards and vineyards · vegetable and flower production · greenhouse and nursery floors · solar PV array ground management · drip irrigation beds · tree plantation row covers · landscaping weed barriers · path and driveway suppression
- MaterialWoven Polypropylene (PP)
- StructureWoven flat-tape construction with printed gridlines for pot/plant positioning accuracy
- ColourBlack, White, Green
- StandardISO 9001:2015 · ISO 14001:2015 -TÜV Austria Hellas certified
- Roll Width5.25 m standard
- Roll Length100m m standard, upto 2000m
Typical Properties
| Property | Test Method | Unit | Typical Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | - | - | Woven Polypropylene (PP) |
| Manufacturing Certification | - | - | ISO 9001:2015 · ISO 14001:2015 (TÜV Austria Hellas) |
| Tensile strength - MD/CD | ISO 13934-1 | kN/m | 18/16 |
| Water flow rate | EN 11058 (±30%) | l/min/m² | 900 |
| Mass per unit area | EN ISO 9864 (±5%) | g/m² | 100 |
| UV resistance - black fabric | EN 12224 | kLy | 700 (maximum) |
| Service life note | - | - | 140 kLy ≈ 1 year average exposure in Southern Europe. African exposure conditions will reduce service life vs. European baseline - contact Geosynthetics Africa for site-specific assessment. |
| Roll widths available | Measured (–2%) | m | 5.25 |
| Roll lengths available | Measured (–2%) | m | 100 |
Note: The above values are typical and not intended for specification purposes. Please refer to the product datasheet for full details.
Typical Applications
View all applicationsAgriculture & Horticulture
PP WeedBlock Ground Cover is the primary specification for commercial weed suppression in orchards, vineyards, berry farms, vegetable cultivation and cut flower production. Eliminates herbicide spray programmes, maintains soil moisture and aeration, and supports higher crop yields by removing weed competition for water and nutrients. Available in widths up to 5.25 m for row and bed configurations.
Nurseries & Greenhouses
The standard groundcover specification for commercial nursery benches, greenhouse floors and polytunnel growing areas. Gridlines on the fabric surface improve pot spacing accuracy and presentation. Water permeable at 900 l/min/m² - fully compatible with overhead and drip irrigation systems. Reusable over multiple growing seasons, reducing input cost per cycle.
Landscaping & Urban Greening
PP WeedBlock Ground Cover in green and brown variants provides aesthetically integrated weed control for public parks, corporate landscaping, road medians, golf courses and urban greening projects. Suppresses weed growth under mulch, gravel and bark chip surfaces while allowing water infiltration. UV-stabilised to 420 kLy for sustained outdoor performance.
Solar Energy - Ground Cover & Weed Suppression
PP WeedBlock Ground Cover is increasingly specified on utility-scale solar PV installations across Africa for full-footprint weed suppression beneath panel arrays. Uncontrolled vegetation growth under solar panels reduces panel efficiency through shading, increases fire risk in dry seasons and drives ongoing maintenance costs. PP WeedBlock eliminates all three problems - no herbicides, no mowing, no spray crews. Black fabric rated to 700 kLy UV (EN 12224) for sustained performance under Africa's high solar radiation index. Water permeable at 900 l/min/m² - stormwater infiltration is maintained across the full installation footprint. Available in widths up to 5.25 m to minimise seam lines between panel rows, with jumbo roll formats reducing installation time on large-scale sites.
Compatible Systems
View all systemsGC100B - PP WeedBlock - Black
The primary specification for commercial weed control. Black fabric delivers maximum light exclusion at soil level for complete suppression of weed flora. UV-stabilised to 700 kLy (EN 12224) - the highest UV rating in the range. Specified for nurseries, greenhouses, orchards, vineyards and large-scale landscaping where long-term seasonal reuse is required.
GC100WB - PP WeedBlock - White/Black
White and black/white reversible configurations for applications requiring soil temperature regulation alongside weed control. The reflective white surface reduces soil heat absorption in high-temperature growing environments - specified for sensitive crop cultivation, tunnel farming and precision horticulture where root zone temperature management is critical.
GC100GBr - PP WeedBlock - Green/Brown
Aesthetically integrated groundcover for landscaped areas, garden centres, public spaces and urban horticulture where visual presentation matters alongside weed suppression. UV-stabilised to 420 kLy (EN 12224). Water permeable woven PP structure maintains soil aeration and healthy root environment. Available in standard, jumbo and mini roll formats.
Installation Guidance
Standard Method Statement
Surface Preparation - Clear, level and grade the installation area. Remove all weeds, rocks, sharp objects and debris. Ensure positive drainage fall before deployment.
Fabric Deployment - Unroll with gridline side facing up, in the direction of slope. Lay flat with full ground contact - no wrinkles, no stretching. Secure leading edge on windy sites before unrolling.
Overlaps & Securing - Minimum 150 mm overlap in direction of water flow. Secure all edges and seams with ground staples at 1 m maximum spacing. Increase to 300 mm overlap on slopes steeper than 1:3.
Cover & Planting - Plant through fabric using a knife cut or hot-tip punch - do not tear. Cover with mulch or gravel where required. Do not apply agro-chemicals directly onto fabric. Roll and store for seasonal reuse.
Quality Assurance & Testing
Field QA/QC Checklist
- Delivery & Storage: Materials checked against the delivery note and conformance certificates, stored off the ground, covered from UV and kept clear of sharp objects and fuel.
- Ground Preparation: Area cleared of existing weeds and levelled before laying.
- Overlaps & Pinning: Overlaps and pin spacing to the manufacturer's guide; edges secured.
- Cover: Covered with mulch, gravel or other finish where UV exposure is not intended.
Manufacturing Standards
- Manufacturer installation guide
- Manufacturer QC certificates per roll
- ISO 9001:2015 · ISO 14001:2015 -TÜV Austria Hellas certified
Documents
Product Selection Guide
Compare performance properties across the entire category hierarchy before specifying.
Installation & Method Statement
Standard deployment procedures, installation specifications, and field application method statements.
QA/QC Site Checklist
Field quality control procedures, inspection checklists, and testing standards to verify installation integrity.
Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Guaranteed minimum average roll values (MARV) and material testing properties.
Chemical Resistance / Accessories Guide
Chemical compatibility matrix and list of auxiliary materials needed for installation.
Projects Using GC100 Ground Cover Woven Polypropylene (Weed Block)
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