Tarp
A tarp from the Tarps + Nets range is used to cover garden furniture, wood, vehicles, building materials, and other items. Product facts list 650 g/m² PVC tarps alongside 210 g/m² cover tarps. Sizes from compact 2.5 x 3.5 m to large areas such as 10 x 12 m help with selection based on space requirements. Waterproof and tear-resistant versions are stated in the respective item data.
Classifying tarps by material and fabric weight
The term tarp here primarily refers to green cover tarps. Four details are useful when choosing: material, fabric weight, outside dimensions, and explicitly stated properties. The product facts list 650 g/m² PVC tarps alongside 210 g/m² cover tarps. 650 g/m² is numerically far higher than 210 g/m² and therefore describes a different fabric-weight category. A higher weight does not replace the need for the right size: a small tarp may be enough for one piece of furniture, while a large area may be needed for wood, a greenhouse, or building materials. Waterproof, tear-resistant, UV-resistant, or UV-stable should be considered only where the property is stated for the respective item.
Several 650-g/m² items list PVC as the material; individual descriptions specify PVC-coated polyester fabric. A 210-g/m² cover tarp is described in the facts as an HDPE version. These material details help distinguish variants without transferring one item's properties to the entire category. Green is consistently listed as the color of the described models.
Match dimensions to the required area
Dimensions are given as length by width and often also as an area in square metres. For compact coverage, the facts list, for example, 1.5 x 6 m with 9 m², 2.5 x 3.5 m with 8.75 m², 3 x 4 m with 12 m², and 2.5 x 4.5 m with 11.25 m². These sizes are suited to different applications than 5 x 8 m with 40 m² or 6 x 12 m with 72 m². Before choosing, measure the length and width of the area to be covered; an extra margin may be needed for edges and fastening.
Compact sizes
Documented compact sizes include 1.5 x 6 m (9 m²), 2.5 x 3.5 m (8.75 m²), 3 x 4 m (12 m²), 3.5 x 5 m (17.5 m²), and 2.5 x 4.5 m (11.25 m²).
Medium and large sizes
For larger areas, the listed sizes include 3.5 x 7 m (24.5 m²), 4 x 6 m (24 m²), 5 x 8 m (40 m²), 6 x 10 m (60 m²), 6 x 12 m (72 m²), and 10 x 12 m (120 m²). The facts also include 1.5 x 10 m (15 m²) for a long, narrow covering.
Choose the tarp according to its use
The product descriptions list garden furniture, wood and wood piles, cars, boats, greenhouses, construction sites, agriculture, and building materials as areas of use. This leads to three practical questions: How large is the object to be covered? What area must be covered without gaps? And is a waterproof version, or one also described as tear-resistant, required? The answers lead to different items. For covering something in a garden or at a construction site, the facts list both 650-g/m² PVC tarps and 210-g/m² cover tarps. Both weight classes also occur for vehicles, wood, and garden furniture; selection should therefore be based on dimensions and the specific item details.
Read fastening, edging, and material details
A cover tarp is not distinguished by area alone. For the product measuring 2.5 x 3.5 m and covering 8.75 m², the facts list PVC-coated polyester fabric, a polyethylene band around the entire edge, a reinforced edge, and 18 mm brass eyelets spaced 50 cm apart. The corners are described as having rivets and plastic reinforcement. This item is also specified as having temperature resistance covering -30 °C to 80 °C. These details are specific product features and not a general statement about every tarp.
Do not generalize eyelet details
Eyelets, edge reinforcement, and fastening are not explicitly documented for every variant. The 2.5 x 3.5 m version is therefore a clear example, while the facts for other models only state dimensions, weight, and waterproofness or tear resistance. Keeping these details separate prevents features from being mistakenly assumed for another size.
Distinguish PVC from HDPE
The product list includes 650-g/m² PVC versions and a 210-g/m² cover tarp whose facts specify HDPE. This is a factual difference between the described variants. Read the material together with the fabric weight and dimensions; the material cannot be inferred from the color or category name.
Three examples from the selection
The following three cards show different combinations of data: an elongated PVC tarp, a compact version with specifically described eyelet hardware, and a 210-g/m² cover tarp.
PVC tarp 1.5 x 10 m
The facts list 650 g/m², 15 m², a green version, as well as waterproofness and tear resistance. UV resistance is also specified.
PVC tarp 2.5 x 3.5 m
This version is listed at 650 g/m² and 8.75 m². Its specific features include PVC-coated polyester fabric, 18 mm brass eyelets spaced 50 cm apart, and temperature resistance covering -30 °C to 80 °C.
Cover tarp 210 g/m²
The model measures 1.5 x 10 m and covers 15 m². The facts list the green color, waterproofness, and UV resistance; garden furniture, wood, and a boat are given as areas of use.
Another factual example is the green PVC tarp measuring 8 x 10 m and covering 80 m²: Cover tarp 8 x 10 m (80 m²).
Related areas for accessories and specialist tasks
Besides the tarps described here, related areas address other search intents. They group additional covers, fastening, and related applications.
Cover tarp
This related area groups additional cover tarps outside this category.
Fastening + Accessories
This area covers fastening and additional accessories for tarps and nets.
Greenhouse film + mesh film
Greenhouse films and mesh films have their own related area.
Load securing
This area concerns securing loads during transport.
Organize your selection in five steps
A simple sequence keeps the decision factual and comparable:
- Area of use: Note whether the item to be covered is garden furniture, wood, a vehicle, a boat, a greenhouse, construction material, or an agricultural object.
- Dimensions: Record the length and width of the area and compare them with the stated tarp size and m² figure.
- Fabric weight: Treat 650 g/m² and 210 g/m² as different fabric weights; the number does not describe the dimensions.
- Material: Assume PVC, PVC-coated polyester fabric, or HDPE only where the respective product information states it.
- Fastening: If needed, choose based on explicitly described eyelet hardware, edge reinforcement, or corner construction. These details are specifically stated for the 2.5 x 3.5 m tarp.
Questions about tarps
Are all tarps made of PVC?
No. Many of the described variants are 650-g/m² PVC tarps. For one 210-g/m² cover tarp, the facts specify HDPE. The category name alone does not determine the material.
Which is the higher fabric weight?
The product facts list 650 g/m² and 210 g/m². 650 g/m² is the higher fabric weight; 210 g/m² denotes the lighter of the two stated weight classes. Dimensions, material, and explicitly stated properties also matter for the choice.
Which dimensions provide a covering area of 15 m²?
Documented examples include 1.5 x 10 m, 2.5 x 6 m, and 3 x 5 m. All three combinations are listed as 15 m². This shows that the same area can be achieved with different aspect ratios.
Are brass eyelets and edge reinforcements specified for every tarp?
No, uniform hardware is not documented. For the 2.5 x 3.5 m, 8.75 m² PVC tarp, the facts specify 18 mm brass eyelets every 50 cm, as well as a reinforced edge and reinforced corners. These details belong to this specific version.
Which sizes are documented for large areas?
The facts list, among others, 5 x 8 m with 40 m², 6 x 10 m with 60 m², 6 x 12 m with 72 m², 8 x 10 m with 80 m², and 10 x 12 m with 120 m². The outside dimensions and stated area should be compared together.
Are UV properties stated for all variants?
No. The product facts state UV-resistant or UV-stable for several items, while other items primarily describe dimensions, fabric weight, material, waterproofness, or tear resistance. A general UV statement for every variant would therefore not be supported.