geotextile

In French: géotextile

Definition

A permeable fabric placed between native soil and stone. It lets water through but keeps fines from clogging the stone or mixing into the base.

Also called

filter fabric
landscape fabric (generic)

Other names in French

membrane géotextile
toile filtrante

Sources

The City of Montreal requires a non-woven geotextile meeting BNQ 7009-210 for its paver work. (s. 6.5.2)
DTNI-3C, Mise en oeuvre des pavés et des dalles en béton ou en pierre naturelle sur lit de pose granulaire · Ville de Montréal