Know-how

Exposure to sunlight has a negative effect on the useful life of plastics. UV radiation will break down the chemical bonds of the polymer. The process results in cracking, chalking, colour fading and loss of mechanical properties such as tensile strength, elongation and tearing strength. UV stabilizers will slow down this degradation process. For products…

The difference between a cut size and a finished size is the width of the hem and the width of the seam (or welding). The normal width of the hem and seam in tarpaulin confection is about 5 cm. In our Know How PDF-document “Cut Size and Finished Size” you find an explicit clarification.

All polymer based fabrics will burn when they are subjected to sufficient heat. Flame retardants are added to plastics based fabrics to either reduce or slow down the flame spread. In some cases they even extinguish the flame if there is no more external heat. In other words flame retardants will only create extra time…

In the market for tarpaulins many products are offered based on tarp weight. Since there is a significant difference in weight per size, we only offer our products based on fabric weight. The weight difference is caused by the seam, hem, inserted rope, eyelets, leaflet and polybag. The smaller the size the bigger the difference…