Heavy Duty Tarpaulins Properties | Tarpaulins Shop
Shopping for strong, dependable tarpaulins for applications that require extreme durability isn't easy. There are no rules governing what is considered a lightweight tarp and what are considered heavy duty tarpaulins , so you need to be aware of the various ways in which the relative strength and durability of a tarpaulin can be gauged. Keep in mind that you will also need to evaluate features such as the backing, color, grommets, and whether it is waterproof or not before purchasing. How Are Heavy Duty Tarps Designated? There is no cut-off in terms of weight or strength that is used to determine whether a tarp is heavy duty, although there are some general guidelines. To determine whether you're considering the right product, you should evaluate the overall weight, the denier (the thickness of the material) and the weave (a tighter weave makes tarpaulins stronger). Understanding Weight, Denier and Weave A weave of 10x8 is considered lightweight. This will be relatively thin m