HUESKER rebrands drainage systems under the Hydrain brand 

Efficient drainage systems play a key role in ensuring the safety and longevity of roads, embankments, landfill sites and other earth-retaining structures. Conventional mineral drainage layers require large quantities of gravel or crushed stone, as well as consistently high transport and installation costs. Hydrain® replaces bulky mineral drainage layers with high-performance geosynthetic systems that combine high drainage capacity with ease of installation and resource efficiency. 

Hydrain products are geocomposites with a three-dimensional monofilament core. This is thermally bonded to geotextile filters or, optionally, to special membranes for targeted water control. The systems thus combine up to four functions in a single solution: drainage, filtration, separation and protection. At the same time, the drainage mats achieve flow capacities of up to 7 l/(m·s) and withstand pressure loads of up to 500 kPa. Plus, the material is 100 per cent recyclable. 

“Hydrain stands for modern water management with maximum efficiency. Compared to traditional gravel drainage systems, our systems require significantly less material, can be installed more quickly and, at the same time, offer consistently high performance. This delivers both economic and sustainable benefits,” says Sven Schröer, CSO HUESKER Synthetic GmbH.