PVC Coated Tarpaulin Roll 500D×500D 18×17 — PVC coated polyester base with UV, fire retardant, antibacterial and mildew-proof treatments, self-cleaning surface finish.
Designed for tensile structures, shade systems and large-format technical textiles where consistent GSM and colour matching across rolls matter. Coating weight and adhesion are controlled across 3 full production lines, ensuring batch-to-batch uniformity for cutting and HF welding.
- Backed by nearly 30 years of coated-fabric process expertise and 100% pre-shipment inspection
- 10-person R&D team handles custom width, colour and pattern printing with rapid sample turnaround
- Full documentation including material spec sheet, test reports and certificate of origin with every dispatch
Description
Deep Process Control — nearly 30 years of coated-fabric production, with three full lines and 36 sets of professional equipment ensuring GSM, colour and surface finish stay consistent across every roll in a dispatch.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Type | PVC Coated Tarpaulin Roll |
| Base Fabric | 500D*500D Polyester |
| Weave Density | 18*17 |
| Fire Retardant | Available (grade not stated — confirm the grade required for your market) |
| UV Resistance | Yes |
| Antibacterial & Mildew Proof | Yes |
| Oil & Stain Resistance | Yes |
| Acid & Alkali Resistance | Yes |
| Temperature Resistance | High temperature and cold resistant |
| Flexibility | Highly flexible, crack resistant |
| Self-Cleaning | Yes |
| Welding Options | HF, Hot Air, Sewing |
| Standards | ISO, CE |
Application Suitability
| Application | Exposure & Requirement |
|---|---|
| Tensile Structures | Permanent UV exposure, wind load, structural tension, weather cycling |
| Stadium Architectural Structures | Long-span tension, UV and weather exposure, fire code compliance for public spaces |
| Airport Hangars | High-traffic industrial environment, chemical exposure, strict fire-retardant requirements |
| Shade Systems | Continuous sun exposure, wind uplift, colour consistency across panels |
| Portable Storage Structures | Assembly and disassembly flex, abrasion at frame contact points, rain and dust ingress |
Why Stated GSM Does Not Guarantee Coating Consistency Across Rolls
The real risk is not the average weight — it is the roll-to-roll variation inside a single shipment.
Buyers often receive a batch where the certificate states the correct GSM, yet three rolls pulled at random from the same pallet feel noticeably different in hand weight. When these rolls are welded side by side on a tensile structure or an architectural canopy, the panel with the lighter coating flexes more under wind load, and the weld line between the two panels becomes the first failure point. In my years on the production floor, I have seen coated fabric orders returned because the buyer installed the panels before noticing the stiffness difference — by then, the labour cost of removal exceeded the material cost of the entire order [NEED_CITE: tensile and tear test methods for coated fabrics per ISO 1421].
A PVC Tarpaulin Roll aftermarket supplier that does not run in-process coating-weight checks at every stage will inevitably pass this problem to the buyer. The solution is documented QA at each production checkpoint, not just a final weigh before packing.
Coating Adhesion and What It Means for Fabrication
Every PVC coated tarpaulin roll starts with the same challenge: getting the coating to bond permanently to the polyester base yarn so that it does not delaminate at the weld line or peel back under repeated flex. Our production lines control coating weight and adhesion through direct process parameters, which means the bond strength holds up whether you are running hot-air welding, high-frequency welding or sewing. For buyers cutting and fabricating on their own tables, consistent adhesion means your weld parameters stay the same from the first roll to the last in a batch.
Batch Colour Matching Across a Full Container Order
Colour variation between rolls is one of the most common reasons for on-site rejection. When a buyer orders multiple rolls for a shade structure or tensile canopy, even a slight shift in pigment dispersion becomes visible once panels are welded side by side and backlit by the sun. We address this by matching every roll against the confirmed colour reference before dispatch, pulling sample cuts from each roll and comparing under standard lighting conditions. If a roll does not match, it does not ship — and the batch record documents the check.
How Weave Density and Denier Shape Real-World Performance
The 500D500D base fabric with an 1817 weave density determines how load distributes through the material before the coating even enters the picture. Denier controls the thickness of each yarn, and the weave count sets how many yarns cross per inch in warp and weft directions. Together, they govern how a tear propagates once it starts: a tighter weave arrests the tear sooner, while a looser weave lets it run. The PVC coating then locks those yarn intersections in place, adding weight and environmental protection but not fundamentally changing the tear behaviour set by the base fabric [NEED_CITE: DIN 4102 fire classification for building materials]. Buyers specifying for tensile or architectural use should read denier and weave density together with GSM — a high GSM on a coarse, loose weave will feel heavy but may still tear easily along the weft.
What Specification Gaps Cost in the Field
When an order ships without verified treatment documentation, the consequences show up at the project site, not at the loading dock. A tent or canopy contractor who installs fabric claiming fire retardancy without a matching test report may fail the building inspector’s documentation check, forcing a full teardown and replacement. Similarly, UV treatment claimed on the invoice but not backed by a test result means the buyer has no basis to challenge premature fading or embrittlement after months of sun exposure. These are material cost problems, but the labour and reputation cost of rework is always larger [NEED_CITE: independent fire-retardant and UV test requirements for architectural fabrics].
Why Production Depth Matters Here
Three full production lines and 36 sets of professional equipment give us the capacity to hold delivery schedules on bulk roll orders without sacrificing in-process checks. A 10-person R&D team handles custom width, colour matching and sample development, with samples turned around within days for approval before bulk production runs. Every PVC Tarpaulin Roll order goes through 100% pre-shipment inspection with documented QA records. The process control we apply to coating weight and adhesion is the same process that prevents GSM drift and colour shift across your order.
Documentation & Verification
- Material specification sheet stating exact GSM, base fabric denier, coating weight and colour reference per order
- Test reports for UV stability and fire retardancy grades provided where applicable to your market
- ISO and CE certificates included as standard dispatch documentation
- Pre-shipment inspection record with roll-by-roll weight verification
- Certificate of origin and customs support documents for export shipments
Fabrication, Handling & Storage
- HF, hot air and sewing all compatible — set weld parameters based on actual roll thickness, not nominal GSM
- Store rolls upright on cores to prevent flat-spot creasing that shows through on tensile panels
- Allow cold-stored rolls to reach ambient temperature before unrolling to avoid coating crack
- Use compatible PVC-based cleaners only; solvent-based products can soften the coating surface
- Plan panel layout to minimise cross-grain welds where the 500D*500D weave offers different flex characteristics
What to Include in Your Enquiry
To get a specification that matches your project, share the application type and the environmental conditions the fabric will face — permanent outdoor exposure, chemical contact, or fire code requirements. Let us know the roll width and length you need, along with your annual volume, so we can confirm lead time and production scheduling. If you require certified fire-retardant grades, state the standard your market enforces so we can match the treatment and supply the supporting test report.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do you guarantee the GSM on the roll matches the quotation?
A: We run in-process coating-weight checks at every production stage and verify each roll against the stated GSM before dispatch. A pre-shipment inspection record with roll-by-roll weight data is included in your documentation. This prevents the situation where average batch weight looks correct but individual rolls drift outside tolerance.
Q: Can you provide test reports for UV and fire-retardant treatment with every batch?
A: Yes — where these treatments are specified in your order, we supply the corresponding test reports as part of the dispatch documentation. Available fire-retardant grades vary, so confirm the grade your market requires at the enquiry stage and we will match the formulation and provide the supporting data.
Q: Will colour be consistent across all rolls in a single container order?
A: We match every roll against the confirmed colour reference under standard lighting before packing. Any roll that falls outside the accepted range is pulled from the batch. This prevents visible panel-to-panel colour shift once the fabric is welded and installed on site.
Q: What welding methods are compatible with this PVC coated tarpaulin fabric?
A: This fabric supports high-frequency welding, hot-air welding and sewing. The 500D*500D base with PVC coating responds well to all three, but weld temperature and pressure should be set against an actual sample cut from your production roll, not assumed from the specification sheet alone.
Q: What is the lead time for custom width or colour orders?
A: Custom specifications require sample development and approval before bulk production begins. Once the sample is confirmed, lead time depends on order volume and current line scheduling. Share your required width, colour and quantity at enquiry and we will return a confirmed production schedule.








