Tarpaulins: Cotton Canvas, HDPE and LDPE
We make three kinds of tarpaulin, all in any size and with metal eyelets or rings for tying. Cotton canvas tarpaulins run from 300 to 610 GSM; choose 450 GSM or more for guaranteed waterproof use. HDPE tarpaulins are laminated woven fabric from 90 to 250 GSM. LDPE tarpaulins are made from blown film in the thickness you need.
| Cotton canvas | HDPE | LDPE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made from | Cotton canvas with waterproofing compound | HDPE woven fabric, LDPE laminated both sides | Blown LDPE film |
| Weight / thickness | 300 to 610 GSM | 90 to 250 GSM | Thickness to order |
| Fixing points | Metal-ringed eyeholes | Metal eyelets all around | Metal rings all around |
| Size | Any size | Any size | Any size |
Cotton Canvas Tarpaulin
Cotton canvas tarpaulins are made by impregnating waterproofing compounds into cotton canvas. How much water a tarpaulin can bear depends on the quality and strength of the canvas underneath. Standard cloth weights run from 300 GSM to 610 GSM. For guaranteed waterproof use we recommend 450 GSM and above.
| Material | Cotton canvas impregnated with waterproofing compounds |
|---|---|
| Weight | 300 GSM to 610 GSM |
| Recommended for waterproof use | 450 GSM and above |
| Size | Any size |
| Edges | Eyeholes with metal rings for tying |
HDPE Tarpaulin
HDPE tarpaulins are made of HDPE woven fabric with LDPE lamination on both sides. The joints are heat sealed or stitched, and the hems carry metal eyelets all around. Available from 90 GSM to 250 GSM, in any size.
| Material | HDPE woven fabric with LDPE lamination on both sides |
|---|---|
| Joints | Heat sealed or stitched |
| Weight | 90 GSM to 250 GSM |
| Size | Any size |
| Edges | Metal eyelets all around the hem |
LDPE Tarpaulin
LDPE tarpaulins are made from film blown from LDPE granules. We set the thickness to your requirement, cut the sheet to size and fit metal rings all around.
| Material | Film blown from LDPE granules |
|---|---|
| Thickness | Adjusted to the buyer's requirement |
| Size | Cut to the size required |
| Edges | Metal rings all around |
Frequently asked questions
What GSM cotton canvas tarpaulin is waterproof?
We recommend 450 GSM or heavier for guaranteed waterproof use. Our cotton canvas tarpaulins range from 300 GSM to 610 GSM, and how much water they can bear depends on the quality and strength of the canvas used.
What is the difference between HDPE and LDPE tarpaulins?
An HDPE tarpaulin is made of HDPE woven fabric laminated with LDPE on both sides, in 90 to 250 GSM. An LDPE tarpaulin is a single film blown from LDPE granules, with the thickness set to your requirement.
Can you make tarpaulins in a custom size?
Yes. Cotton canvas and HDPE tarpaulins are made in any size, and LDPE tarpaulins are cut to the size you need.
How are tarpaulins tied down?
Every tarpaulin has metal rings or eyelets along its edges for tying. HDPE and LDPE tarpaulins have them all around the hem.
Who uses your tarpaulins?
Transport operators, construction companies, grain merchants, mines and the railways.
What should I include when asking for a tarpaulin price?
The type (cotton canvas, HDPE or LDPE), the size, the GSM or thickness, the quantity and the delivery city.
Covering trucks, stock or a site?
Send the type, size, GSM and quantity. We will reply with a quotation.
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