Where it fits.
The principal woven grade in this CORE selection for haul roads, hardstandings, paved roads and basal separation or reinforcement applications.
Woven geotextile · FasTrack
CORE FasTrack 609A
A low-elongation woven polypropylene geotextile for projects where separation and tensile contribution are more important than the high hydraulic flow associated with nonwoven grades.
Manufacturer technical reference: FasTrack 609 · manufactured by Wrekin Products Ltd
Woven · BlackCBR puncture1,500 N
Tensile strength MD / CMD18 / 10 kN/m
Elongation MD / CMD25 / 25%
Start here when...
Granular construction layers needing woven separation and tensile contribution.
Woven · Black.
Interlaced tapes provide lower elongation and a defined tensile response.
Primary functions
- Separation between subgrade and aggregate
- Tensile contribution in suitable reinforcement applications
- Lower elongation than the nonwoven grades in this range
- Full and mini-roll options for varied project scales
Typical applications
- Compounds and temporary haul roads
- Paved roads and hardstandings
- Basal separation and reinforcement
- Car parks and granular construction layers
CORE stocked formats
Roll sizes and codes.
Nominal area is calculated from the stated roll dimensions. Allow for overlaps, cuts, waste and project geometry when calculating quantities.
| CORE code | Roll size | Nominal area |
|---|---|---|
| GTSG/FAST/2.25X25A | 2.25 m x 25 m | 56.25 m² |
| GTSG/FAST/2.25X50A | 2.25 m x 50 m | 112.50 m² |
| GTSG/FASTRACK/A | 4.5 m x 100 m | 450.00 m² |
Declared technical data
Performance by test.
Values are manufacturer-declared. MD means machine direction; CMD means cross-machine direction. Confirm the current Declaration of Performance for the exact supplied product before specification.
| Property | Declared value | Test / basis |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Polypropylene | Manufacturer declaration |
| Tensile strength - MD | 18 kN/m | EN ISO 10319 |
| Tensile strength - CMD | 10 kN/m | EN ISO 10319 |
| Elongation at maximum load - MD | 25% | EN ISO 10319 |
| Elongation at maximum load - CMD | 25% | EN ISO 10319 |
| Dynamic perforation resistance | 19 mm | EN ISO 13433 |
| CBR puncture resistance | 1,500 N | EN ISO 12236 |
| Water permeability | 16 L/m².s | EN ISO 11058 |
| Characteristic opening size | 300 µm | EN ISO 12956 |
| Mass per unit area | 75 g/m² | EN ISO 9864 |
Document status
Manufacturer source lists CE and UKCA. Refer to the current manufacturer Declaration of Performance.
Manufacturer reference: FasTrack 609 · GTSG/FASTRACK/609
Range comparisonDo not substitute
Do not substitute
by weight alone.
Compare the function and the full set of declared properties. A woven and nonwoven product can both separate layers but behave differently under load and water flow.
| Product | Type | Tensile MD / CMD | CBR puncture | Water permeability | Opening size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE TerraTrack Lite | Nonwoven | 6.5 / 6.9 kN/m | 1,100 N | 120 L/m².s | 110 µm |
| CORE TerraTrack Pro | Nonwoven | 21.5 / 21.5 kN/m | 3,700 N | 60 L/m².s | 80 µm |
| CORE MultiTrack 700 | Nonwoven | 6 / 6 kN/m | 1,000 N | 120 L/m².s | 140 µm |
| CORE MultiTrack 1000 | Nonwoven | 8 / 8 kN/m | 1,500 N | 110 L/m².s | 120 µm |
| CORE FasTrack 609A | Woven | 18 / 10 kN/m | 1,500 N | 16 L/m².s | 300 µm |
| CORE FasTrack Orange | Woven | 18 / 10 kN/m | 1,500 N | 16 L/m².s | 300 µm |
General installationKeep it intact
Keep it intact
until covered.
Follow the project method statement and current manufacturer guidance. The steps below are useful principles, not a substitute for application-specific design or inspection.
Store and protect
Keep rolls securely stacked and wrapped until required. Protect the fabric from damage and unnecessary exposure.
Prepare the subgrade
Remove shrubs, large rocks and similar obstructions. Fill deep ruts, voids and depressions to provide a smooth support.
Roll out to the contours
Keep the textile taut enough to minimise folds, but do not stretch it so that it bridges hollows. Temporary ballast may be needed in wind.
Maintain continuity
General manufacturer guidance is at least 300 mm overlap side by side and 600 mm end to end. Increase overlaps on soft or uneven ground.
Place cover fill safely
Do not traffic directly on exposed geotextile. End-tip onto the edge or already placed fill, then spread using suitable tracked plant.
Cover, inspect and repair
Provide at least 150 mm cover before trafficking or compaction. Repair damage with the same textile extending at least 1,000 mm beyond the affected area in every direction.
Cover promptly.
The current general installation guide says temporary uncovered exposure should not exceed seven days. Where a source product sheet states another EN 12224 value, use the more conservative limit unless the current Declaration of Performance confirms otherwise.
Technical resourceCORE FasTrack 609A
CORE FasTrack 609A
data sheet.
Two pages covering CORE stocked formats, declared technical values, installation principles, limitations and manufacturer traceability.
Selection limits
Check before specifying.
- For critical hydraulic filtration, soakaway or permeable-paving duties, compare the opening size and permeability with a suitable nonwoven grade.
- The correct reinforcement product and design method remain project-specific.
- CORE uses the 609A sales designation; the supporting manufacturer technical reference is FasTrack 609.
Product questions
Straight answers about the grade, its role and its limits.
Why choose a woven geotextile?
Woven products generally provide lower elongation and a stronger tensile response for suitable separation and reinforcement applications. Nonwoven grades are usually the first comparison where filtration, drainage or protection is critical.
What does 609A mean?
609A is CORE's sales designation. The manufacturer technical specification supporting this page is FasTrack 609.
Can FasTrack 609A be used beneath a haul road?
Haul roads are a typical application for this woven family, but the overall build-up, aggregate, formation, traffic and reinforcement requirement must still be reviewed.
Technical project support
Discuss FasTrack 609A.
Send the build-up, application, quantities and site information you have. CORE can help confirm the intended function, stocked roll size and any information still needed before specification or supply.
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