Geosynthetics are defined as the products produced from polymeric materials. They are used in various geotechnical engineering projects, soil stabilization and road construction, and are an essential part of man-made construction projects and structures.
There are many types of geosynthetics produced in Malaysia. Generally, the term is used to refer to a wide range of polymeric products used in construction projects.
Geotextiles, geogrids, geonets, geomembrane, geosynthetic clay liners, geofoam, geocells, and geocomposite are the main types of geosynthetics.