Description
The Ultra X-Tex Fabric is an essential tool for oil spill clean-up, designed to work better than traditional polypropylene. This fabric lets water quickly flow through while actively absorbing oil, making it perfect for surface and mixed oil spills.
Key Features:
- Fast Water Filtration: It allows water to filter instantly and pulls off the oil, unlike polypropylene, which slows the process by repelling water.
- Effective in Mixed Oil and Water: It absorbs both dispersants and emulsified oils, making it great for mixed oil and water spills.
- Eco-Friendly: Made from 100% recycled fabric, it’s better for the environment without losing effectiveness.
Uses for Ultra X-Tex:
- Oil Blankets: Perfect for shoreline protection. Each blanket (1.5 x 3m) absorbs up to 60L of oil, ideal for wetlands and flat water.
- Silt Fence-Type Barriers: Install easily in front of sensitive areas like marshes to filter water while pulling off oil.
- Oil Booms: Available with or without skirts. These absorb oil faster than polypropylene booms, saving both time and money. The skirted version also removes emulsified oil from the water column.
Alternative Options
- SpillTech Oil Only Absorbent Sock – 3m: These are cheaper but less efficient than X-Tex, as they repel water and can slow down the absorption process.
- Sorbent Pads: Useful for small-scale oil spills, but they lack the eco-friendly design and fast filtration that X-Tex offers.
Recommended Products to Pair With
- Oil Spill Containment Booms: For larger spill areas, combining X-Tex with containment booms ensures more effective control of the spread.
- SpillTech Oil Only Perforated Absorbent Roll: Absorbs up to 104 litres of oil, petrol, and diesel.
X-Tex offers faster absorption, eco-friendly materials, and better performance for both water and oil clean-up. Its versatile design makes it a superior option for protecting shorelines and cleaning up spills.