
Click on one of the tarps to view our many sizes of poly tarps |
| Poly tarps can come in all shapes, sizes and brands. Here at Tarps Plus we
make the "Tarps Plus" brand but there are many others on the market like Tuff
Tarps or polymax tarps. Poly Tarps are completely waterproof. This plastic based cover is very strong and resilient. The structure of the tarp consists of nylon threading with a polyethylene coating on both sides. A nylon rope reinforcement is built into the perimeter of the poly tarp to reinforce the edges. Most heavy duty poly tarps always have corner bars at each corner of the tarp. The light duty poly tarps usually do not have corner bars.
People always ask what are poly tarps made out of? Poly tarps are comprised with a few major but simple components. The base of the material is nylon tarp twin which is covered with polyethylene on both sides. Nylon rope is laid along the edges of the tarps and a flap is sealed over it to strengthen the edges of the tarp. Polyethylene is a petroleum based material. The prices of poly tarps mostly rise when the cost of oil goes up. Poly tarps are the most popular and common tarps worldwide. They are used for earthquake, tornado and hurricane relief. In the incipient stages of Tarps Plus, canvas tarps were the only form of tarps that existed. In late 1950s the first polyethylene tarps were introduced and basically started a tarp revolution. The poly tarps were an instant hit due to being 100% waterproof, less expensive and were flexible in Arctic weather which was a problem for canvas tarps in cold climates. Tarps Plus has been offering these tarps to the American public since its inception which is why we are proud to be called premiere authority of poly tarps. |