TEXTILE BARRIER INCLUDING AQUEOUS SUPER ABSORBENT POLYMER COMPOSITION

1 . A textile barrier apparatus comprising:

an inner layer comprising an aqueous super absorbent polymer composition; and

first and second outer textile layers attached to opposite sides of the inner layer.

2 . The textile barrier apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous super absorbent polymer composition comprises a selected one or more of an odor neutralizer, a biocide and a nutrient to support vegetation.

3 . The textile barrier apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:

at least one of the first and second outer textile layers comprises a water permeable membrane; and

the first and second outer textile layers further comprise a fire retardant treatment.

4 . The textile barrier apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous super absorbent polymer composition comprises a patterned thickness corresponding to a planting pattern.

5 . The textile barrier apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the aqueous super absorbent polymer composition further comprises a nutrient to support vegetation.

6 . A superabsorbent barrier for a surface, comprising a particulate form of a superabsorbent polymer wherein the particulates further comprise a performance-enhancing additive in order to form an active barrier on the surface.

7 . The barrier of claim 6 , wherein the performance-enhancing additive is for odor control, dust control, plant growth or combinations thereof.

8 . The barrier of claim 6 , wherein the particulates have a mean diameter of 0.1 to 20 mm.