{"product_id":"alliance-gator-fabric-gf35-non-woven","title":"Alliance Gator Fabric GF3.5 Non-Woven Geotextile","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;\"\u003eLight Non-Woven Separation Fabric With the Highest Flow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\"\u003eGF3.5 is the lighter of Alliance's two non-woven grades and the \u003cstrong style=\"color:#A81715;\"\u003ehighest flowing at 165 gal\/min\/sq ft\u003c\/strong\u003e. 3.5 oz, 80 lbf grab tensile, hydrophilic treated, for separation and drainage under patios, walkways and low walls.\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;\"\u003e3.5 oz Non-Woven\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e80 lbf grab tensile\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;\"\u003e165 gal\/min\/sq ft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHighest flow in the range\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 GF3.5 by Name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eBase stone migrating into soft subgrade is what makes a patio sink. A non-woven separator stops the two mixing while still letting water through, and GF3.5 lets more through than any other Gator fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e165 gal\/min\/sq ft water flow,\u003c\/strong\u003e the highest of the Gator fabric range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.5 oz per sq yd (120 gsm)\u003c\/strong\u003e needle-punched non-woven polypropylene, hydrophilic treated for flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 lbf (360 N) grab tensile\u003c\/strong\u003e both directions, ASTM D4632.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeparation plus drainage\u003c\/strong\u003e in one layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive roll sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e from a 3 ft handroll to 12 ft x 400 ft.\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 GF3.5 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;\"\u003e3.5 oz per sq yd (120 gsm), ASTM D5261\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;\"\u003eNeedle-punched non-woven polypropylene, hydrophilic treated\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;\"\u003e80 lbf (360 N), machine and cross direction, ASTM D4632\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 MD, 80 percent CD\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;\"\u003eWater flow\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;\"\u003e165 gal\/min\/sq ft\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;\"\u003eSeam overlap\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;\"\u003eMinimum 12 in (30 cm)\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;\"\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;\"\u003e3x100 (10 lb), 4x100 (14 lb), 6x100 (20 lb), 6x300 (51 lb), 12x400 (131 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 GF3.5 Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAlliance rates GF3.5 for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatios, walkways and staircases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow retaining walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden and hardscape covering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrainage control and erosion protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaving underlay and soil separation\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;\"\u003eInstallation Requirements (Straight From the Manufacturer)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eOverlap every seam by a minimum of \u003cstrong\u003e12 in (30 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e. A butted seam is a failure point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eLay it over leveled, compacted soil within a \u003cstrong\u003e3\/8 in (10 mm) tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e, and stretch it so there are no folds or wrinkles under the aggregate.\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 GF3.5\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\u003eLevel and compact\u003c\/strong\u003e the subgrade to within 3\/8 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoll the fabric out\u003c\/strong\u003e over the area and up the sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverlap seams by at least 12 in\u003c\/strong\u003e and stretch out every fold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace and compact\u003c\/strong\u003e your base aggregate on top as normal.\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;\"\u003eGF3.5 or GF4.4?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eBoth are non-woven separators from the same family. The trade is strength against flow:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGF3.5\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3.5 oz, 80 lbf, 165 gal\/min\/sq ft. More flow, lighter, less money.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGF4.4\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4.4 oz, 120 lbf, 135 gal\/min\/sq ft. Half again the strength, and the grade specified under Gator Base and Gator X-Turf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight residential patio on decent soil, GF3.5 is enough. Gator Base, turf, wall backfill or soft clay, use GF4.4.\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 a separation fabric actually do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt keeps base aggregate and subgrade soil apart. Without it, stone migrates down into soft soil, the base thins, and the surface settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eHow much overlap on the seams?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMinimum 12 in (30 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eCan I use it under Gator Base?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlliance specifies GF4.4 there, not GF3.5. Use the heavier grade for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eIs it a weed barrier?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt will suppress weeds, but GF20 Polyspun is the product Alliance sells for that job and it costs less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eWhich way up does it go?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNon-woven geotextile has no orientation. Just keep it flat and unwrinkled.\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, grab tensile, flow rate, roll sizes and installation from Alliance Gator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alliancegator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/documentation\/tds\/fabric\/alliance-tds-grid-gf-3-5-june-9-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #C41F1D; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eDownload the GF3.5 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-gf44-non-woven\" style=\"color: #C41F1D; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGator Fabric GF4.4\u003c\/a\u003e — the heavier grade, required under Gator Base.\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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/polymericsandstore.com\/collections\/polymeric-sands\" style=\"color: #C41F1D; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePolymeric sands\u003c\/a\u003e — for the joints once the base is in.\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 GF3.5 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 geotextiles every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance","offers":[{"title":"3 ft x 100 ft","offer_id":56158825316644,"sku":"NGF35NW-03100","price":75.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 ft x 100 ft","offer_id":56158833508644,"sku":"NGF35NW-04100","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 ft x 100 ft","offer_id":56158833705252,"sku":"NGF35NW-06100","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 ft x 300 ft","offer_id":56158833738020,"sku":"NGF35NW-06300","price":301.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 ft x 400 ft","offer_id":56158833934628,"sku":"NGF35NW-12400","price":799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/5161\/7060\/files\/Alliance-GF3-5.png?v=1787923492","url":"https:\/\/polymericsandstore.com\/products\/alliance-gator-fabric-gf35-non-woven","provider":"Polymeric Sand Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}