We started out manufacturing lorry tarpaulins for the haulage industry, when all transportation vehicles had open backs. Our tarpaulin sheets provided the primary protection against the elements. They were made in traditional cotton canvas. Now other tarpaulin materials are available, PVC and polyester materials are used as well as a variety of waterproof, heavy-duty canvas fabrics. Current-manufacturing processes and machines are advanced and tarpaulin sheets are used in many industries.
PVC Tarpaulins – We normally manufacture tarpaulins sheets in PVC coated polyester fabric due to its excellent strength, durability and waterproof properties. PVC tarpaulins are constructed by joining 2m to 3m wide panels of PVC fabric to achieve a desired width. All PVC fabric sheets have totally waterproof welded seems, conventionally 30mm wide. Tarpaulin edges are hemmed, sewn with strong metric 8 polyester cotton thread and have eyelets set into 3 ply reinforcing.
Canvas Tarpaulins – Traditional tarpaulins are manufactured in heavy duty canvas. Unlike PVC fabric, canvas is breathable. This prevents condensation building up on the inside surface of the canvas tarpaulin. Canvas tarpaulins are constructed by joining 91cm wide panels of canvas to achieve a desired width. Panels are joined by twin rows of lockstitch metric 8 polyester cotton thread stitching. Tarpaulin edges are hemmed, sewn with strong metric 8 polyester cotton thread and have eyelets set into 3 ply reinforcing.
