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The Building and Specialty Fabrics division delivers high-performance technical textiles used in infrastructure, civil engineering, and construction projects.

Our construction fabric solutions include:

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Roofing Underlayment

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Building Wrap

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Lumber Wraps

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Geotextiles

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Silt fences

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Reinforcement fabrics

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Separation and stabilization textiles

Our fabrics are designed to provide strength, stability, and long-term durability in demanding environments.
Applications include building envelope, separation, reinforcement, stabilization, and erosion control. Kobawala Group construction fabrics are engineered to meet performance requirements for both temporary and permanent installations.

Capabilities Include:

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Roof Underlayment

Synthetic, weather-resistant sheet (often nonwoven or coated) installed beneath roofing materials to provide secondary waterproofing, protect against leaks, and enhance durability.

Uses:

Under shingles, tiles, or metal roofing to prevent water intrusion, improve ice dam resistance, and offer temporary protection during installation.

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Our roofing underlayments are engineered to provide a critical secondary layer of protection beneath roofing systems. Designed for durability and weather resistance, Kobawala Group underlayments enhance moisture protection and improve the overall performance of residential and commercial roofs.

Key features include:

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Water-resistant and moisture-barrier properties

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Tear resistance for reliable installation

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Lightweight and easy-to-handle construction

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Compatibility with asphalt shingles, metal roofing, and tile systems

Our roofing underlayments are designed to perform across varying climates, protecting structures from wind-driven rain, ice dams, and condensation while supporting long-term roof integrity.

House wrap

Breathable, water-resistive barrier (typically nonwoven polypropylene) that sheds bulk water while allowing moisture vapor to escape, acting as an air and weather barrier.

Uses:

Wrapped around exterior walls behind siding to protect sheathing from rain, wind-driven moisture, and air infiltration, improving energy efficiency and preventing mold.

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Kobawala Group housewrap products are engineered to improve building envelope performance by managing air and moisture while allowing vapor permeability. Our housewraps help increase energy efficiency and protect structures from water intrusion.

Key benefits include:

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Air and water barrier protection

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Vapor permeability to reduce moisture buildup

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Enhanced tear and puncture resistance

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Improved thermal performance and building durability

Designed for both residential and commercial construction, our housewrap solutions support healthier, more energy-efficient buildings while providing long-lasting protection behind exterior cladding systems.
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Lumber Wraps

 At KPI-FIBC, we proudly manufacture and market high-quality Lumber Wraps, designed to provide unparalleled protection for your lumber. Our wraps are expertly crafted from a durable three-layered fabric incorporating anti-slip materials, ensuring outstanding tear resistance and the ability to withstand extreme weather conditions like ice, rain, wind, and harmful UV rays.

These eco-friendly solutions feature breathable designs with up to 70% recyclability, made from recycled plastics to minimize environmental impact while maintaining superior strength and integrity during transit or storage.

Whether covering open trucks at sawmills to prevent discoloration or shielding fuelwood from the elements, our Lumber Wraps act as reliable "log armor," customizable with forestry-inspired prints and up to four-color options for a tailored fit.

Choose KPI-FIBC and for your lumber protection because we combine over four decades of expertise since 1983 with a commitment to sustainability, rigorous quality control exceeding industry standards, and competitive pricing that delivers exceptional value.

As a family-managed leader in innovative packaging, we prioritize customization through advanced extrusion coating and prompt delivery to meet your specific requirements, ensuring your products arrive safe, secure, and sustainably packaged every time.

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Spun Bond Non Woven

Lightweight, durable, and versatile polypropylene-based nonwoven fabric produced by spinning continuous filaments and bonding them thermally. It offers excellent tensile strength, breathability, and resistance to tearing.

Uses:

House wrap, roof underlayment, temporary surface protection during construction, medical barriers, packaging, and protective coverings where moisture management and lightweight protection are essential.

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Needle Punch Polyester & Polypropylene

Durable, felt-like nonwoven fabric created by mechanically interlocking (needling) polyester or polypropylene fibers, resulting in high loft, strength, and excellent filtration properties. Available in blends for enhanced performance.

Uses:

Geotextiles for soil stabilization and drainage, filtration media, carpet padding, industrial wipes, erosion control, acoustic insulation, and protective padding in construction and automotive applications.

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Woven

High-strength fabric made by interlacing yarns (typically polypropylene or polyester) in a tight weave pattern, providing superior tensile strength, stability, and low elongation.

Uses:

Soil reinforcement, roadway stabilization, heavy-load separation in construction, erosion control, retaining walls, and applications requiring high puncture resistance and load distribution.

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Thermal Bond

Nonwoven fabric bonded using heat (calendering, through-air, or ultrasonic methods) to fuse fibers without adhesives, offering uniform structure, softness or loft, and customizable thickness.

Uses:

Hygiene products, filtration layers, insulation, fruit protection sleeves, packaging, medical disposables, and lightweight protective barriers in construction and industrial settings.

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Breathable Fabrics

Advanced nonwoven or micro-porous materials engineered to allow water vapor transmission while blocking liquid water and air infiltration, promoting drying and preventing moisture buildup.

Uses:

House wrap, wall underlayment, roof membranes, and building envelope protection to enhance energy efficiency, reduce mold risk, and maintain structural integrity.

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Surface Protection

Temporary protective films, nonwovens, or boards (often breathable or tear-resistant) to shield finished surfaces from damage.

Uses:

Floor, wall, and countertop protection during construction, renovation, painting, or heavy traffic to prevent scratches, spills, and debris impact.

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Specialty Sourcing

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Coco Coir

A natural, renewable fiber extracted from the outer husk of coconuts, processed into a lightweight, spongy material (often as pith, peat, or fibers) known for excellent water retention, aeration, and pH neutrality.

Uses:

Soil amendment and growing medium in gardening, hydroponics, seed starting, potting mixes, hanging baskets, erosion control, and as a sustainable peat moss alternative for indoor/outdoor plants.

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Jute

A strong, coarse, biodegradable natural bast fiber derived from the stems of the jute plant, often spun into yarns or woven into rough, durable fabrics like burlap or hessian.

Uses:

Sacking and bags for agricultural products (e.g., grains, coffee), ropes, geotextiles for erosion control, carpet backing, upholstery, eco-friendly packaging, rugs, and sustainable textiles or crafts.

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