Usually made of waterproof and strong materials, Tarpaulins are the perfect cover to provide protection against harsh weather conditions, dirt, and debris. With multiple uses, tarpaulins can be used as:
- A form of shelter against natural conditions like strong winds, rain, and/or sunlight
- A ground sheet or tent when camping
- A waterproof cover for sports fields like a cricket slip or objects and goods like vehicles
- A material for advertisement prints like banners
- Protection on scaffolding is pretty much as big and strong as you can imagine.
- A great cover for a boat.
Common tarpaulin types by material
There are basically five materials that are commonly used to make tarpaulins: polyethylene, canvas, vinyl, silnylon, and mesh.
Polyethylene tarpaulins or poly tarps are not really a fabric but a laminated, woven sheet material. This material is actually woven strips of polyethylene plastics bonded to the surface of polyethylene sheets as well. Choose poly tarps if you want a tarpaulin that:
- Resists stretching
- Is waterproof
- Is treated against UV light
- Is durable, even when exposed to harsh weather elements
Polyester-reinforced PVC tarpaulins are made from a closely woven polyester fabric which is incredibly strong and then immersed in PVC. 100% Waterproof, super strength, more resistant to shafing than poly tarps, and supple to handle for many years. This is the same material that is used on a curtain-side truck.
Mesh tarps are manufactured by using nylon threading to allow the free flow of wind and water. Mesh tarpaulins are a good choice if all you need is a tarp to reduce wind flow.
Common tarpaulin types by purpose:
- Fence tarpaulins are usually seen on construction sites
- Flame retardant tarpaulins are treated tarpaulins to resist fire or at least slow it down
- Insulated tarpaulins are manufactured as insulation against extreme temperatures
- Pool tarpaulins are pool covers that are totally waterproof to keep leaves and other debris out of the pool
- Sports tarpaulins are extra-large tarps used to cover playing fields to protect against harsh environmental elements
- Trunk tarpaulins are heavy-duty and waterproof tarpaulins used as covers on flatbed trailers
- UV-protected tarpaulins are UV-treated to protect against the sun’s harmful UV rays
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