a textile barrier apparatus includes 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 . a landfill version includes an odor neutralizer , a biocide and / or a nutrient to support vegetation . a fire barrier version has the first and second outer textile layers including water permeable membrane and a fire retardant treatment . a planting groundcover version includes a patterned thickness of sap corresponding to a planting pattern and a nutrient to support vegetation .