Protective tarp

Protective tarps by material and basis weight

For protective tarps, basis weight is a first technical comparison value. The product data includes numerous green PVC tarps at 650 g/m². Several product entries specify PVC-coated polyester fabric; dimensions range from 1.5 x 6 m (9 m²) through 3 x 4 m (12 m²) and 4 x 6 m (24 m²) to 6 x 12 m (72 m²), 8 x 10 m (80 m²), and 10 x 12 m (120 m²). In addition, a green cover tarp at 210 g/m² is specified as HDPE; its product data lists 2.5 x 10 m and 25 m². Basis weight, material, and area should be considered together because the right cover is not determined by a single numerical value.

Most 650-g/m² entries list PVC in the name or description. For the 210-g/m² version with product specifications, HDPE is listed. This provides a clear starting point: material and basis weight before comparing individual dimensions.

How to assess dimensions and covered area correctly

The area in square metres describes the tarp size, but it does not replace checking the length and width. For a rectangular cover, measure the length and width of the area to be covered; allow an extra margin for overhang and fastening during planning. A tarp with 15 m² can measure 1.5 x 10 m, 2.5 x 6 m, or 3 x 5 m. These formats have the same calculated area, but they cover an object in different ways. Another product entry lists 3 x 4 m with 12 m². For this format, a PVC cover tarp at 650 g/m² is listed in the product data.

Compact rectangles

For limited areas, the product data lists 1.5 x 6 m (9 m²), 2.5 x 3.5 m (8.75 m²), 2.5 x 4.5 m (11.25 m²), and 3 x 4 m (12 m²). These examples cover different aspect ratios. The 2.5 x 3.5 m entry also lists a product weight of 5.7 kg; the size should therefore be considered together with ease of handling.

Medium and elongated formats

The medium range includes 3 x 5 m (15 m²), 3.5 x 5 m (17.5 m²), 3 x 6 m (18 m²), 4 x 5 m (20 m²), 3.5 x 6 m (21 m²), 3.5 x 7 m (24.5 m²), and 2.5 x 10 m (25 m²). The 2.5 x 10 m version belongs to the documented 210-g/m² HDPE tarp. The aspect ratios help match the shape of the cover to the area being protected.

Large areas

For larger covers, the listed formats range from 4 x 7 m (28 m²) through 5 x 7 m (35 m²), 5 x 8 m (40 m²), 5 x 9 m (45 m²), 6 x 8 m (48 m²), 6 x 10 m (60 m²), 6 x 12 m (72 m²), 8 x 10 m (80 m²), and 8 x 12 m (96 m²) to 10 x 12 m (120 m²). The product data also includes 1.5 x 20 m (30 m²) for long, narrow covers. Before use, check whether the width and length cover the area with the required extra margin.

PVC tarps at 650 g/m²

The PVC range is defined by a basis weight of 650 g/m². The product specifications repeatedly describe the green versions as waterproof and tear-resistant. Some entries also list UV stability or UV resistance, including the 3 x 4 m, 4 x 6 m, 6 x 8 m, and 6 x 12 m versions. These additional details should be assigned to the respective variant. A 650-g/m² tarp measuring 1.5 x 6 m has an area of 9 m², while 8 x 10 m gives 80 m² and 10 x 12 m gives 120 m². Within this material range, the covers can first be divided into compact, medium, and large sizes.

Several product descriptions specify PVC-coated polyester fabric. For the 2.5 x 3.5 m version, they also list a perimeter polyethylene band, 18 mm brass eyelets spaced 50 cm apart, riveted corners, and plastic reinforcement. These details belong to the stated size and are not a general feature of every PVC tarp.

Cover tarp with 210 g/m² made of HDPE

The product data for the green 2.5 x 10 m cover tarp specifies HDPE as the material, 210 g/m² as the basis weight, and 25 m² as the area. The description lists tear resistance as well as water and UV resistance. This places a lighter material range alongside the 650-g/m² PVC tarps. For comparison, the actual area matters: a width of 2.5 m and a length of 10 m result in 25 m².

Additional products at 210 g/m² list, among other dimensions, 1.5 x 10 m (15 m²), 4 x 7 m (28 m²), 1.5 x 6 m (9 m²), 6 x 10 m (60 m²), 6 x 12 m (72 m²), 4 x 8 m (32 m²), and 5 x 6 m. The name of another product lists 8 x 10 m and 80 m². For these versions, only the dimensions stated in the respective names are used here; material and equipment details are not transferred from the HDPE product data.

Applications by task

The product data lists specific applications that can guide the selection. Garden furniture, wood, plants, cars, construction materials, greenhouses, and agriculture appear in the descriptions. What matters is what needs to be covered and what area is required; the tarp is not selected solely by a general application.

Garden, wood, and vehicles

For garden furniture, wood piles, plants, and cars, the product data lists several green PVC cover tarps. The dimensions range from 1.5 x 6 m through 3 x 4 m and 3.5 x 5 m to 5 x 8 m and 6 x 8 m. The 2.5 x 10 m HDPE product data lists gardens, plants, and furniture as applications. For a car or a group of furniture, the shape of the cover matters alongside the square-metre area so that the length and width fit the contours.

Construction sites, greenhouses, and agriculture

For construction sites and agriculture, the PVC versions are mentioned repeatedly; the 10 x 12 m product entry also lists greenhouse and construction-site applications. The HDPE product data lists greenhouse, construction-site, and garden applications. For materials with large dimensions, the listed formats 6 x 10 m, 6 x 12 m, 8 x 10 m, or 10 x 12 m provide a larger calculated area. The selection remains tied to the actual dimensions and the specified material.

Eyelets, edges, and fastening

For fastening, it is worth checking the specific product data. The 2.5 x 3.5 m PVC tarp is described with 18 mm brass eyelets around the perimeter at 50 cm intervals. Other listed details include a reinforced edge with a polyethylene band, riveted corners, and plastic reinforcement. The 10 x 12 m PVC product entry lists reinforced eyelets. These details show that equipment and spacing should be interpreted as variant-specific.

For planning, first compare the length, width, and position of the available fastening points. A regular eyelet spacing can affect the positions of tie-down straps or ropes along long edges; the fastening materials themselves are not automatically included with the tarp. The product data contains no blanket equipment specifications for every size. Eyelets, edge reinforcement, and corner construction should therefore be considered only where they are listed for the specific variant.

Consider area and weight together

The product data also includes product weights. The 1.5 x 10 m PVC tarp is listed at 10.1 kg, the 2.5 x 3.5 m PVC tarp at 5.7 kg, and the 2.5 x 10 m HDPE tarp at 5.25 kg. The large 8 x 10 m PVC tarp is documented at 52 kg; the 6 x 10 m PVC version at 39 kg. These values make the difference between a small individual cover and a large-area tarp clear. When laying out, aligning, and storing the tarp, its weight should therefore be considered alongside the area of the specific product entry.

Three examples from the range

The following products represent three different selection points: a narrow PVC tarp, a large-format PVC tarp, and a 210-g/m² HDPE version. The images are for identification; the relevant comparison points are the dimensions and data stated for each product.

PVC · 1.5 x 10 m

650 g/m² · 15 m² · green

The product data lists a waterproof and tear-resistant PVC cover tarp. The elongated dimensions provide a comparison point for narrow covers.

PVC · 8 x 10 m

650 g/m² · 80 m² · green

The product data lists a large-format PVC tarp with a waterproof and tear-resistant construction. This format is among the larger rectangular areas in the product range.

HDPE · 2.5 x 10 m

210 g/m² · 25 m² · green

The product data specifies HDPE, 210 g/m², 25 m², and water and UV resistance. This elongated format provides a comparison with the 650-g/m² PVC range.

Related categories for tarps and netting

The related categories help with orientation when additional solutions for covering, fastening, or greenhouses are needed alongside a protective tarp.

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