Tarpaulin production consists of high-performance polymer layers applied on polyester or canvas base fabrics. By providing waterproofing, UV protection and durability, those layers carry tarpaulin across a wide range of uses from agriculture to logistics.
Which polymers are used in tarpaulin coating?
| Coating type | Key feature | Typical application |
|---|---|---|
| PVC coating | 5+ years high durability | Tarpaulins, truck covers, depot covers |
| LDPE / HDPE | Waterproof / moisture barrier | Construction materials, protective covers |
| Acrylic / silicone | High UV resistance / elasticity | Tents, military covers, protective applications |
What is the difference between PVC and PE coating?
PVC coatings provide waterproof protection and a long service life. PE (polyethylene) provides cost-effective and economical solutions instead. The choice is therefore usually struck between expected service life and budget.
Where are opaque and aesthetic solutions used?
Wherever light blocking and appearance both matter: curtains, café covers and garden applications lead that list.
How is full blackout achieved?
With a multilayer structure. Blackout technology blocks up to 100% of light and provides high insulation and privacy alongside it. Worth noting that full opacity depends on hitting the coat weight precisely — this is one of the jobs where add-on control matters.
How is dimensional stability held at wide widths?
- Precision blade (knife-over-roll) coating — ensures even fabric thickness, high dimensional stability and uniform coating distribution.
- Advanced tension and drying control — ensures stable coating, prevents wrinkles and maintains dimensional stability.
- 3400 mm wide production — with CEMAY lines, wide production up to 3.4 metres is possible at high quality.
We walk through how the line works stage by stage in tarpaulin coating production technology. Our lines are on the Tarpaulin application page; for blackout see Blackout Curtain Coating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tarpaulin coating is the most durable?
PVC coating provides 5+ years of high durability and is used on tarpaulins, truck covers and depot covers. LDPE/HDPE provides a waterproof moisture barrier, while acrylic/silicone offers high UV resistance and elasticity.
How is blackout fabric produced?
With a multilayer structure. Blackout technology blocks up to 100% of light and provides high insulation and privacy.
What is the maximum production width on a tarpaulin coating line?
3400 mm — with CEMAY lines, wide production up to 3.4 metres is possible at high quality.