{"product_id":"alliance-gator-fabric-gf20-polyspun","title":"Alliance Gator Fabric GF20 Polyspun Weed Barrier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #2d2d2d; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 900px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #FDEEEE; border-left: 6px solid #E32725; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px 24px; margin-bottom: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 26px; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #A81715;\"\u003ePolyspun Weed Barrier With a 20 Year Warranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\"\u003eGF20 is Alliance's landscape weed barrier: \u003cstrong style=\"color:#A81715;\"\u003eUV stabilized, inert to common soil chemicals and warranted 20 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \"20\" in the name is the warranty, not the weight. For garden beds and mulched areas, not for structural base work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; display: table; border-collapse: collapse; white-space: normal; margin-bottom: 22px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 13px; width: 50%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #E32725; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eShips Same Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom our NJ warehouse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 13px; width: 50%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #E32725; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e20 Year Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is what the 20 means\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 13px; width: 50%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #E32725; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eUV Stabilized\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInert to soil chemicals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 13px; width: 50%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #E32725; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eReal Humans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(856) 418-4895\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #E32725; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eWhy Contractors Ask for Gator Fabric GF20 by Name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eA weed barrier has an easy job compared with a base fabric, and paying base-fabric money for it is a waste. GF20 is the grade that suits a planting bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e from Alliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV stabilized\u003c\/strong\u003e so it survives the periods it sits exposed before mulch goes down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInert to common soil chemicals,\u003c\/strong\u003e so fertilizer and soil treatments do not degrade it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 oz per sq yd (100 gsm)\u003c\/strong\u003e polyspun, 60 lbf machine direction and 50 lbf cross direction grab tensile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive roll sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e including 3 ft and 4 ft x 50 ft handrolls for small beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #E32725; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eGator Fabric GF20 Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; display: table; border-collapse: collapse; white-space: normal; margin: 12px 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #FDEEEE;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 45%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e3 oz per sq yd (100 gsm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 45%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003ePolyspun geotextile, UV stabilized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #FDEEEE;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 45%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eGrab tensile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e60 lbf (270 N) MD, 50 lbf (225 N) CD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 45%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eGrab elongation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e75 percent both directions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #FDEEEE;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 45%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e20 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 45%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eRoll sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e3x50 (5 lb), 3x100 (9 lb), 4x50 (6 lb), 4x100 (12 lb), 6x100 (19 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #E32725; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eWhere Gator Fabric GF20 Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAlliance rates GF20 for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden and flower beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulched areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape covering and weed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparation barrier for planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #FDEEEE; border: 2px solid #E32725; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eWhere GF20 Should NOT Be Used (Straight From the Manufacturer)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is not a base fabric.\u003c\/strong\u003e Alliance does not specify GF20 for paver base, Gator Base or wall reinforcement. It is the weakest of the four Gator fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eFor anything structural use GF3.5, GF4.4 or the woven GF5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eNot sure if your project qualifies? Call or text us at \u003cstrong\u003e(856) 418-4895\u003c\/strong\u003e before you order. We will give you a straight answer, even if the answer is that this is not the right product for your job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #E32725; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eHow to Install Gator Fabric GF20\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe full step by step guide is in the official documentation below. Here is the shape of the job:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear the bed\u003c\/strong\u003e of existing weeds and level the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoll the fabric out\u003c\/strong\u003e and cut around plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverlap seams\u003c\/strong\u003e and pin the edges so nothing lifts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover with mulch or stone\u003c\/strong\u003e promptly. Even a UV stabilized fabric lasts longer covered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #E32725; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eWhy Weed Fabric Gets a Bad Reputation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eIt usually fails for one of three reasons, none of them the fabric's fault:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeeds grow on top, not through.\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic mulch breaks down into soil sitting above the fabric, and seeds germinate in that. Fabric cannot stop it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt was left uncovered.\u003c\/strong\u003e UV is what destroys landscape fabric. Mulch it promptly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrong grade for the job.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under a gravel path taking foot traffic, a 3 oz weed barrier is under-specified. Use GF3.5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefreshing the mulch every couple of seasons\u003c\/strong\u003e does more for weed control than any fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #E32725; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eWhat does the 20 mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 20 year warranty. It is not the fabric weight, which is 3 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eCan I use it under a paver patio?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Alliance does not specify it for base work. Use GF3.5 or GF4.4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eCan I use it under gravel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a decorative bed, yes. For a path taking real traffic, step up to GF3.5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eWill it stop all weeds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt stops weeds coming up from below. Anything seeding into the mulch on top will still grow, which is true of every landscape fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eDoes it need covering?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. UV is what kills landscape fabric, so mulch or stone it promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #E32725; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eOfficial Alliance Gator Documentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px 14px; margin: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eTechnical Data Sheet (TDS)\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555;\"\u003eWeight, tensile, roll sizes and warranty from Alliance Gator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alliancegator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/documentation\/tds\/fabric\/alliance-tds-grid-gf-20-june-9-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #C41F1D; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eDownload the GF20 TDS (PDF) →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #777;\"\u003eDocuments are published by Alliance Gator. For the most current versions, visit alliancegator.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #E32725; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/polymericsandstore.com\/products\/alliance-gator-fabric-gf35-non-woven\" style=\"color: #C41F1D; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGator Fabric GF3.5\u003c\/a\u003e — step up when there is traffic or base stone above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/polymericsandstore.com\/collections\/landscape-fabric\" style=\"color: #C41F1D; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAll landscape fabric\u003c\/a\u003e — compare the full range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #121212; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder before our daily cutoff and your Gator Fabric GF20 ships today from New Jersey.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/polymericsandstore.com\/pages\/polymeric-sand-calculator\" style=\"color: #FF8A88; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWork Out Your Rolls →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; text-align: center; color: #555;\"\u003eQuestions about your project? Call or text \u003cstrong\u003e(856) 418-4895\u003c\/strong\u003e and you will get a real person who works with landscape fabric every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance","offers":[{"title":"3 ft x 50 ft","offer_id":56159043780900,"sku":"NGF20-0305000","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 ft x 100 ft","offer_id":56159052136740,"sku":"NGF20-0310000","price":83.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 ft x 50 ft","offer_id":56159052235044,"sku":"NGF20-0405000","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 ft x 100 ft","offer_id":56159052464420,"sku":"NGF20-0410000","price":73.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 ft x 100 ft","offer_id":56159052529956,"sku":"NGF20-0610000","price":108.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/5161\/7060\/files\/Alliance-GF20.png?v=1787923495","url":"https:\/\/polymericsandstore.com\/products\/alliance-gator-fabric-gf20-polyspun","provider":"Polymeric Sand Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}