PE Tarpaulin for Construction & Transport, HDPE Woven with LDPE Lamination, 80–240 g/m² — available in roll stock or finished cut sizes with galvanized eyelets and PP rope reinforced hems.
- Three weight tiers map to distinct use cases: lightweight 80–110 g/m² for farm and stock covers, medium 120–150 g/m² for general warehouse use, and heavy-duty 160–240 g/m² for industrial transport and site protection.
- Double-side LDPE lamination on HDPE base fabric delivers waterproof, mildew-proof and UV-resistant performance across agricultural, logistics and construction applications.
- Full customisation on width up to 6m, roll length, colour and pattern printing — sourced from a single supplier covering multiple grades in one order.
- Backed by dedicated QA/QC at every production stage with 100% inspection before shipment, a 10-person R&D team handling sample development within days, and ISO/CE certified processes.
Description
Precision Coating Control — Nearly three decades focused on HDPE woven fabrics with LDPE lamination, delivering verified GSM and consistent roll-to-roll colour across every batch shipped.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Type | PE Tarpaulin |
| Material | HDPE weaving with LDPE lamination on both sides |
| Weight Range | 50gr/m2 ~ 220gr/m2 available — confirm the grade for your application |
| Total Thickness | 0.2–0.4 mm / 8–16 mil |
| Mesh Count | 8×8 / 10×10 / 12×12 |
| Tensile Strength (Meridian) | 300–1200 N/5cm (test basis not stated in source) |
| Tensile Strength (Latitude) | 250–1000 N/5cm (test basis not stated in source) |
| UV Treatment | Available — confirm the treatment level required for your market |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Key Features | Tear resistant, mildew proof, anti-aging |
| Colour Options | Blue, Blue/Orange, Green, Grey, Black, Clear, Grey/Green, Orange, or custom |
| Roll Width | 6ft, 8ft, 10ft, 12ft or 2m, 4m, 6m |
| Roll Length | 100 yards, 100 meters, or custom |
| Finished Edges | PP rope reinforced hem, galvanized eyelets every 3ft or 1m, reinforced plastic corners |
| Custom Printing | Available |
Application Suitability
| Application | Exposure & Requirement |
|---|---|
| Construction transportation cover | Abrasive site debris, forklift contact, UV exposure, rain — requires tear resistance and waterproof barrier |
| Truck and trailer tarpaulin | Road vibration, wind flap, flex at tie-down points — demands reinforced hems and consistent eyelet spacing |
| Agricultural covering | Continuous sun, moisture, mildew risk — needs UV treatment and mildew-proof formulation |
| Warehouse coverage | Dust, water ingress, stacking load — relies on full waterproof lamination and dimensional stability |
| Industrial protective cover | Chemical splash, mechanical abrasion, repeated deployment — benefits from heavier GSM and LDPE barrier |
Why Specified GSM Rarely Matches What Arrives on the Dock
GSM on paper means nothing without a pre-shipment inspection record that ties the number to your specific roll.
Buyers routinely request a PE Tarpaulin custom order at a stated weight, only to find the delivered material noticeably lighter when unrolled on site. The gap between quotation and reality often stems from production variance in the LDPE lamination coat or the HDPE base weave density being pulled toward the lower tolerance limit to reduce material cost. When the weight shortfall reaches a critical margin, the tarp fails at tie-down points or tears during the first storm. [NEED_CITE: tensile and tear test methods for coated fabrics per ISO 1421]
Sizing and Edge Construction That Match Your Load Profile
Finished PE tarpaulins leave the line with PP rope inserted into a folded hem on all four edges, giving the border a solid core that distributes tie-down tension rather than letting the eyelet pull through the laminate. Galvanized eyelets are punched at 3ft or 1m intervals depending on the specification you confirm, and reinforced plastic corners protect the highest-stress points where wind load concentrates. This construction approach matters most for transport fleets covering irregular loads and construction contractors draping sheet material stacks that shift during handling.
Colour Matching Across Rolls in a Single Shipment
When a distributor orders several hundred linear metres of PE Tarpaulin custom colour stock for retail repackaging, visible shade variation between rolls can make an entire batch unsellable once two panels are hung side by side. Controlling pigment dispersion in the LDPE coating compound and maintaining consistent oven temperature across the laminating line are the two process variables that prevent this outcome. [NEED_CITE: colour fastness and batch consistency standards for laminated polyethylene fabrics]
Reading the Specification Sheet Beyond the GSM Number
A 50gr/m2 lightweight grade woven at 8×8 mesh serves short-term agricultural covers or disposable wrapping, where cost per square metre is the primary driver. Moving to a 12×12 mesh at the heavier end of the 220gr/m2 range increases the yarn count per square inch, which directly lifts meridian tensile capacity toward the upper bound of the stated range. However, weight alone does not determine tear propagation resistance; the weave pattern and the adhesion strength between the HDPE tape yarn and the LDPE laminate together govern whether a small puncture stays local or unzips across the panel. Thicker laminations at 0.4 mm add puncture protection but also add roll weight and reduce drape flexibility, so the choice always involves balancing handling ease against mechanical protection.
The Hidden Cost of Choosing the Wrong Roll Width
Ordering a roll width that does not align with your cutting pattern generates offcut waste on every single panel, inflating material cost and adding disposal volume on the shop floor. Selecting from the available 2m, 4m, or 6m widths to match the longest dimension of your most common finished size reduces cross-cuts and keeps the eyelet reinforcement along factory-finished edges rather than field-cut margins where the PP rope hem must be added manually. [NEED_CITE: material yield optimization in tarpaulin converting operations]
Why Source This PE Tarpaulin Range Here
Three full production lines with 36 sets of professional equipment support simultaneous roll and finished-tarp runs, keeping lead times stable even during peak demand across multiple grades.
A 10-person R&D team handles colour matching, custom width development, and sample production within days, letting you approve the exact material before committing to a container order.
Dedicated QA at every stage — from HDPE tape extrusion through LDPE lamination to final eyelet punching — ensures each roll meets the stated GSM and colour reference before packing.
Full documentation accompanies every shipment, so your receiving team can verify specification compliance without waiting for a separate certificate request.
Sample development is available for any combination of colour, width, and finished construction, providing physical confirmation of the specification before bulk production starts.
Documentation & Verification
- Material specification sheet confirming GSM, base fabric denier, and LDPE coating weight per roll
- Pre-shipment inspection record showing weight verification and colour check against reference standard
- UV treatment test report where applicable to the grade specified for your market
- Roll packing list with individual roll IDs traceable to production batch
- Certificate of origin and customs documentation for international freight clearance
Fabrication, Handling & Storage
- Heat-seal the LDPE laminate at moderate temperature; excessive heat thins the coating at the weld line
- Store rolls horizontally on padded racks to prevent permanent creasing in the 0.4 mm heavy grades
- Use sharp blades when cutting the HDPE weave to avoid fraying tape yarns at the panel edge
- Field-repair small punctures with LDPE patch tape compatible with the double-side lamination
- Specify 6m roll width for large covers to minimize field seams and on-site eyelet insertion
Starting Your Specification
To move forward, share the application environment including UV exposure duration, expected wind load, and whether the tarp will be deployed once or redeployed repeatedly. Provide the target GSM grade or the performance priority so the correct mesh count and thickness can be recommended. Confirm whether you need roll stock for your own converting line or finished cut sizes with eyelets and reinforced hems ready for immediate use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do you verify and guarantee the exact GSM of the PE tarpaulin I order?
A: Every roll is weighed on calibrated scales during the pre-shipment inspection. The inspection record lists the measured GSM for each roll and is included with the shipping documents, so your receiving team can cross-check against the agreed specification immediately upon delivery.
Q: What options exist for eyelet spacing and edge reinforcement on finished tarps?
A: Finished PE tarpaulins are produced with PP rope inserted into the hem on all four sides and galvanized eyelets punched at either 3ft or 1m intervals. Reinforced plastic corners are added at each corner to prevent pull-through under tie-down tension.
Q: Can you match a Pantone colour and print custom branding on the tarpaulin?
A: Custom colour matching and pattern printing are available across the range. A lab dip or printed sample is produced for your approval before the full run, ensuring the shade and logo placement meet your brand requirements.
Q: How do you maintain roll-to-roll consistency for large orders?
A: Pigment dosing and oven temperature are monitored continuously during the LDPE lamination process. Rolls from the same production batch are grouped for shipment, and the pre-shipment inspection includes a side-by-side colour comparison to catch any shade drift before dispatch.
Q: What is the process for approving a custom sample before production?
A: Once you confirm the required GSM, colour, width, and any finished construction details, the R&D team produces a sample within days. You evaluate the physical sample and approve it in writing, which then becomes the production reference for your bulk order.








