Tarps woven from polyethylene material are called poly tarps. From the hundreds of types of plastic materials used all around the world today, polyethylene tarpaulins is the most versatile and widely spread. There are several reasons for this. The cost factor, convenience, beauty and flexibility are important. Poly tarps are excellent for short term and long term use. In fact, you come across polyethylene tarpaulins everywhere around you – as canopy covers, boat covers, car covers, gardening, storage, transportation and outdoor painting.

The modern substitutes for traditional canvas, polyethylene tarpaulins make an excellent material for plenty of industrial and home uses. The design process of polyethylene tarpaulins consists in the cross weaving of poly yarn followed by double-sided lamination. Thus, it is possible to make tight or loose tarpaulin designs according to the purpose for which the tarps are designed. You can recognize a tight pattern by the high number of cross weaves per inch, which leads to higher durability and resistance to external factors.

The cost of the polyethylene tarpaulins depends on the specific use of the material, its density and size. You can easily get polyethylene tarpaulins that are as small as a handkerchief or as big as a football field. That is also the reason why tarpaulins are used to cover sports fields in case of rain. In fact, poly tarps are the first choice in situations where you need a flexible, water resistant cover.

Polyethylene tarpaulins are generally classified as low and high-density varieties because labeling them according to such properties will help the user identify the right variety for a specific task. For example, heavy-duty polyethylene tarpaulins are useful for tasks that require very sturdy material. These are heavier and more expensive than the low-density variety. Many amateur boat builders turn to these tarps when building their sales. If you have a rope long enough, it is not impossible to make a large sail by taping various tarps together.

Another clear quality indicator for polyethylene tarpaulins is the edge hem that relies on a polypropylene rope sewn in and reinforced on all the sides. Grommets (holes) can be added to such a solid design, increasing the convenience of the material and facilitating its use. Good quality tarps will have reinforced grommets spaced close to each other. You simply need to attach a rope to these holes and tie them or suspend them where necessary.

Normally speaking, tarps are pretty resistant to weather variations, but there are no surefire guarantees in case of a snow storm or heavy winds. However, it is possible to get poly tarps that stand sturdy even during heavy rains without sagging. Poly tarps are also resistant to scratches, which is a blessing of you have installed them in a place where they are exposed to passers by.

Polyethylene tarpaulins are easily found in a number of household and industrial applications. One of the best things about these tarps is their portability. Poly tarps are easy to store and you can easily carry them from place to place.