Thoughts on PVC Materials in the Heavyweight Tarpaulin Industry
PVC is strong, lightweight, durable and versatile. These characteristics also make it ideal for Heavyweight Tarpaulin production.
PVC comes as a sheet material in different thicknesses and these are normally expressed in terms of material weight in Grammes per Square Metre or GSM. Various weights of material are available - 400, 500, 550, 600, and 900 GSM being the most popular. The lighter weight material may be used for furniture coverings whilst at the other end of the scale PVC 900 would be used for heavy duty applications like Truck side curtains.
Fire retardant materials are widely available. These fire retardant chemicals are normally added to the molten PVC in the calendaring stage. Post-manufacturing treatments are best avoided. These are normally sprayed onto the fabric and offer only short term protection.
Color availability. This is enormous. Almost any color can be supplied including striped materials for market traders. Company Graphics and be applied to the finished covers which are applied by the Silk Screen Printing process for durability and long life.
Eyelets are normally inserted around the edges of Heavyweight Tarpaulins and these can be spaced evenly to ensure that the finished cover is secured. The use of Turn Buckle fittings is a choice which allows the cover to be locked in place - and the quickly removed by simply turning the locking Buckle. Sand Pit Covers - Truck Covers - Patio Covers - Pool Covers - covers for Gypsy Caravans - the list is Endless - PVC is indeed one of the most versatile materials available in to-days market place.
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