The truck tarpaulin is a thicker cotton or hemp fabric, named after it was originally used for sails. In general, it uses plain weave mostly. And then, uses a small amount of twill weave. Both warp and weft yarns use multi-strand threads.
In modern society, tarpaulins are widely used. It is more common on trucks. So, how to choose truck tarpaulins? Let’s take a look at how to choose truck tarpaulins.
How to choose the truck tarpaulin?
There are many kinds of tarpaulins on the market. How can consumers choose high-quality and cheap products from the many tarpaulin products?
- Price
In the price of tarpaulins, quality often occupies a certain proportion. In general, in the same area, the price is relatively high. Then the quality of the product is better. However, simply using price as the basis for purchasing often leads to certain disadvantages. Therefore, while considering the price factor, we must also consider the practicality of the product.
- Material
Feel the roughness of the tarpaulin. In general, we can judge the material used in the truck tarpaulin according to the difference in hand feel. Moreover, the inferior ones are rough.
- Test
The most important feature of a truck tarpaulin is waterproof. So we can try to pour a small amount of water on the surface of the product. If the water does not penetrate deep into the tarpaulin, then the
The quality is relatively good.
Which kind of truck tarpaulin material is good?
Canvas
Canvas is commonly woven with No. 58 4~7 strands. The fabric is dense and durable, so it has a certain waterproof performance. We mainly use canvas for car transport and covering open warehouses and pitching tents in the wild.
As a rainproof material, canvas has a long history of use. It is said to have been in use since Roman times. At that time, people mainly used it to build tents for marching and fighting. Due to the relatively large weight of the canvas, it will be heavier after wet by rain. As a result, people rarely use them on many trucks these days.
Therefore, people mostly regard it as a tent material. This can play a certain degree of rain and water resistance.
Three-proof cloth
The three-proof cloth is a refractory fiber surface coated with PVC, PTFE, flame-retardant silicone, etc. Then, make it have the function of fireproof, waterproof, and mildewproof.
Therefore, the three-proof cloth has a wide range of applications:
- Cargo tarpaulins for cars, trains, and ships;
- We can process it into camping tents and protective covers for various machinery and equipment;
- We can use it to build temporary granaries and cover various crops in the open air;
- It can be used as a cover for open-air warehouse storage at stations, docks, seaports, and airports;
- We can use it as a material for building temporary sheds and warehouses on construction sites;
The three-proof cloth is tear-resistant and cold-resistant. Moreover, it is also resistant to high temperatures. Besides, we can hem the four sides of the tarpaulin. Then, we drill holes every one meter. So, the fabric is durable and water-resistant. It is also convenient to fold and wash.
Oxford cloth
Oxford cloth originated in England. It is a new type of fabric with various functions and a wide range of uses. There are main varieties on the market: sets, full bombs, nylon, etc. Oxford cloth is a traditional combed cotton fabric named after the University of Oxford. It started around 1900.
Set grid Oxford cloth is ideal for making all kinds of bags. It is not only light in texture and soft to the touch. Moreover, it is waterproof and durable.
Such Oxford cloth is the best and most common for bags. Nylon Oxford cloth is perfect for flood and rainproof products. So it is more suitable as a truck tarpaulin. The fabric is colorfast and shaped fast. Truck users love them for their quality and new designs.
Blue and white cloth
Blue and white cloth have wide use in the market. It is waterproof, sun-proof, and anti-aging. In addition, it is not only durable, folding, and corrosion-resistant, but also lightweight.
Blue and white cloth are ideal for storage, construction, various tents, greenhouses, transport ships, aircraft, open-air cargo, etc. This acts as a cover for protection.
PVC tarpaulin
PVC tarpaulins are durable but a bit heavy. Common PVC oilcloth fabrics are woven from polyester filaments. The polyester yarn has good corrosion resistance and high strength. So PVC oilcloth is more durable.
We spray PVC on the outside of the PVC tarpaulin. This way it forms a waterproof layer. Because of its bright surface, most people are used to calling it an oilcloth.
The tear strength of PVC tarpaulin is much better than traditional tarpaulin. Then, we carry out special treatment on its surface, which will play an anti-slip effect. Therefore, PVC tarpaulin is a popular waterproof cloth on the market.
In conclusion
With the advancement of technology, the traditional truck tarpaulin in the past has upgraded to the current Oxford cloth and other cloth. Their rainproof performance is stronger and stronger. The fabric is also more durable.
For car tarpaulin buyers:
When choosing a truck tarpaulin, you can refer to the type of your long-drawn goods. Then, choose the appropriate tarpaulin in a targeted manner. Of course, we can also combine several materials with each other. At the same time, we must also strengthen daily inspections. If there is any damage, please contact the manufacturer for repair in time. It is necessary to ensure the rainproof and waterproof ability of the tarpaulin. Finally, to ensure that the goods do not get wet.
Closed-container transportation is becoming more and more popular at present. The transportation of oversized cargo also requires tarpaulins. At present, the application of trucks and tarpaulins has fewer from the current main position. However, the production of tent series products requires a lot of tarpaulins.
Choice of tarpaulin in tent series products:
With the market demand for inflatable tents, tarpaulins are popular inflatable tents. Such as Oxford cloth banquet/wedding banquet inflatable tents, canvas, rubber, and plastic cloth, Oxford cloth construction tents, and rainproof and thickened tourist inflatable tents.