HDPE Geomembrane

SIGMA HDPE geomembrane is a smooth, impermeable high density polyethylene liner produced to the GRI-GM13 standard. Made from virgin polyethylene resin with carbon black, antioxidants and UV stabilizers, this HDPE liner delivers low permeability, chemical resistance and a long service life for pond lining, landfill, dam and secondary containment. Stocked from 0.75 mm (30 mil) to 3.0 mm (120 mil), it ships in welded rolls direct from our factory.

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HDPE Geomembrane

HDPE geomembrane built to GRI-GM13

SIGMA HDPE geomembrane is a smooth high density polyethylene liner produced to the GRI-GM13 specification. Each roll is extruded from virgin polyethylene resin compounded with carbon black, antioxidants and UV stabilizers, so the finished HDPE membrane is impermeable, UV-resistant and built for a long service life. Compared with concrete or compacted clay, this high density polyethylene geomembrane is more cost-effective, safer and far faster to deploy on site.

Why buyers choose this HDPE liner

Good physical and mechanical performance, high tear resistance and strong deformation adaptability let the liner conform to irregular subgrades without failing. It resists corrosion, ageing and a wide temperature range, and is non-toxic for aquaculture and potable water. With a complete range of widths and thicknesses, this HDPE geomembrane liner stays low cost and easy to install — hot-wedge welded into a continuous watertight barrier in the field.

Thickness range and where it is used

We supply the geomembrane sheet from 0.75 mm (30 mil) up to 3.0 mm (120 mil), with a 1.25 mm (50 mil) grade available on request. Thinner 30 mil and 40 mil HDPE liner suits decorative ponds and HDPE lining for water tank work; 60 mil and 80 mil HDPE geomembrane is the workhorse for landfill liner, dam liner and secondary containment; 1.5 mm and 2 mm HDPE liner handles aggressive containment and heavy hydraulic head. As an HDPE pond liner it is widely used for fish pond, farm pond, canal lining, wastewater lagoons and water treatment systems. See the full HDPE geomembrane range for other grades and surfaces.

Installation and welding

Rolls are unrolled over a prepared, compacted subgrade and joined into one continuous, watertight barrier by hot-wedge (dual-track) welding, with extrusion welding used around pipes, corners and other details. HDPE liner welding seams are then air-pressure or vacuum tested before backfilling, and anchor trenches secure the perimeter. Because the high density polyethylene liner has strong deformation adaptability, it conforms to slopes and irregular ground without splitting, which keeps installation fast and the finished lining reliably anti-seepage.

Applications beyond ponds

Beyond pond and reservoir lining, this HDPE geomembrane is specified for solid waste landfill liner and capping, tailings and sewage dams, canal and channel lining, and the anti-seepage lining of tunnels, subways and basements. It is also used for dike and dam foundation seepage prevention, cofferdam construction, roadbed saline-seepage control and roofing waterproofing. The same impermeable HDPE liner serves as HDPE lining for RC tank and water tank projects and across water treatment systems, giving engineers one durable barrier material for very different sites.

Manufacturer supply and pricing

As an HDPE geomembrane manufacturer and supplier we sell direct from the factory, so you deal with the people who extrude the liner rather than a trader. HDPE geomembrane sheet price tracks thickness, roll width and order volume; tell us the grade (for example 60 mil or 2 mm), total area and destination port and we return an ex-works quote quickly. Wholesale HDPE liner volumes ship in welded rolls suited to sea freight, and we can advise thickness selection so you are not over-specifying. For pond-specific guidance see our HDPE pond liner page.

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Key features

  • GRI-GM13 compliant high density polyethylene geomembrane
  • Impermeable HDPE liner — proven anti-seepage performance
  • High tear and puncture resistance for harsh subgrades
  • UV, weathering and chemical resistance for long service life
  • Full thickness range from 30 mil to 120 mil
  • Hot-wedge weldable for fast, watertight field seaming
  • Good waterproof, drainage, anti-seepage and damp-proof performance
  • Strong deformation adaptability for slopes and irregular subgrades

Ideal for

  • Solid waste landfill liner and capping
  • HDPE pond liner — fish pond, farm pond and water reservoir
  • Canal, ditch and channel lining
  • Secondary containment and wastewater lagoons
  • Dam, tank and RC tank waterproofing lining
  • Tunnel, subway and basement anti-seepage lining
  • Tailings dams, dikes and cofferdam seepage prevention
  • Roofing waterproofing and roadbed saline-seepage control

Specifications

Smooth HDPE Geomembrane — properties by nominal thickness, per GRI-GM13 (Rev. 16, March 17, 2021).

PropertyTest MethodUnit0.75 mm (30 mil)1.0 mm (40 mil)1.5 mm (60 mil)2.0 mm (80 mil)2.5 mm (100 mil)3.0 mm (120 mil)
Thickness (min. avg.), lowest of 10 readingsASTM D5199% of nominal−10%−10%−10%−10%−10%−10%
Density (min.)ASTM D1505 / D792g/cm³0.9400.9400.9400.9400.9400.940
Tensile — strength at yieldASTM D6693 (Type IV)kN/m (lb/in)11 (63)15 (84)22 (126)29 (168)37 (210)44 (252)
Tensile — strength at breakASTM D6693 (Type IV)kN/m (lb/in)20 (114)27 (152)40 (228)53 (304)67 (380)80 (456)
Tensile — elongation at yieldASTM D6693 (Type IV)%121212121212
Tensile — elongation at breakASTM D6693 (Type IV)%700700700700700700
Tear resistance (min.)ASTM D1004N (lb)93 (21)125 (28)187 (42)249 (56)311 (70)374 (84)
Puncture resistance (min.)ASTM D4833N (lb)240 (54)320 (72)480 (108)640 (144)800 (180)960 (216)
Stress crack resistance (min.)ASTM D5397 (App.)hr500500500500500500
Carbon black content (range)ASTM D4218%2.0–3.02.0–3.02.0–3.02.0–3.02.0–3.02.0–3.0
  • Carbon black dispersion (ASTM D5596): for 10 views, 9 in Category 1 or 2 and 1 in Category 3 (near-spherical agglomerates only).
  • GRI-GM13 also defines a 1.25 mm (50 mil) grade (yield 18 kN/m / 105 lb/in; break 33 kN/m / 190 lb/in; tear 156 N / 35 lb; puncture 400 N / 90 lb), available on request.
  • Durability (all thicknesses): Std-OIT 100 min min. (ASTM D5885) or HP-OIT 400 min; 85 °C oven aging Std-OIT retained 55% after 90 days; UV resistance HP-OIT retained 50% after 1600 hr (ASTM D7238 / D5885).
  • Roll width and length are manufacturer/order-specific and are not governed by GRI-GM13 — contact us for stock sizes.

Frequently asked questions

What thickness of HDPE liner do I need for a pond?

For decorative and fish ponds a 0.75–1.0 mm (30–40 mil) HDPE pond liner is common; farm ponds and water reservoirs usually step up to 1.0–1.5 mm (40–60 mil). Landfill liner, dam liner and secondary containment typically specify 1.5–2.0 mm (60–80 mil) HDPE geomembrane. Tell us the application and hydraulic head and we will recommend a thickness.

Is this HDPE geomembrane made to GRI-GM13?

Yes. Every roll of our smooth HDPE geomembrane is produced to the GRI-GM13 (Rev. 16) standard specification for high density polyethylene geomembranes, with tensile, tear, puncture and durability values that meet or exceed the table above when tested by the designated ASTM methods.

What does an HDPE pond liner cost per m²?

HDPE liner price depends mainly on thickness (30 mil vs 60 mil vs 2 mm), roll width and order volume. As a manufacturer we quote ex-works per square metre or per roll; send us the thickness, total area and destination port and we will return an HDPE geomembrane price the same business day.

How is HDPE geomembrane installed and seamed?

Rolls are deployed over a prepared, compacted subgrade and joined with hot-wedge (dual-track) welding, with extrusion welding around details and penetrations. Seams are air-pressure or vacuum tested. The liner conforms to slopes and irregular ground; anchor trenches secure the perimeter.

Is the liner safe for fish ponds and drinking water?

Yes. The geomembrane is made from non-toxic virgin polyethylene resin, so it is suitable as an HDPE fish pond liner and for potable water reservoirs and water treatment systems. It is also resistant to corrosion, ageing and a wide temperature range for a long service life.

What is the minimum order quantity for HDPE geomembrane?

As an HDPE geomembrane manufacturer we are set up for project and wholesale HDPE liner volumes rather than single rolls, so larger areas give the best ex-works price per square metre. Send us your total area, thickness and roll width and we will confirm the minimum order quantity and the most economical roll size for your job.

What is the lead time for an HDPE liner order?

Lead time depends on thickness, total area and current production schedule. Because we extrude the high density polyethylene liner in house we can give you a firm production and shipping schedule once the thickness, area and destination port are confirmed in the quote.

Can you ship HDPE geomembrane by sea for export?

Yes. The geomembrane ships in welded rolls packed for sea freight and exported direct from our factory. Give us the destination port with your thickness and area and we will quote ex-works and advise on container loading for your wholesale HDPE liner order.

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