PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a packing base material for packing foamed igneous rock in which water permeability and workability are improved. SOLUTION: The base material for packing has water permeability and keeps≥20 mm/hr and≤50 mm/hr water-permeating amount and has≥4 km breaking length. As a result, the base material has good water drainage property and has strength not causing breakage when applied and improved workability. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI