For tarp and cover makers
Tarpaulin fabric
Coated fabric by the roll for the shops that cut and sew tarps, covers and tarpaulins, made in South El Monte, California.
A tarp is only as good as its cloth. We coat nylon, polyester, cotton and Army duck with vinyl and sell it by the roll to the shops that make tarps and covers.
For commercial work, most tarp makers start with Aeron, our vinyl-coated nylon, in plain or ripstop weaves from about 6 to 20 oz/yd². Daeron is the vinyl-coated polyester. It stretches less than nylon, so it holds its shape outdoors.
For military work, three specs cover most tarpaulins. MIL-PRF-20696 is the waterproof, weather-resistant coated cloth for tarpaulins, covers and shelters. A-A-55308 is the high-strength vinyl-coated nylon or polyester for covers and tarps, with an NFPA 701 flame option. MIL-C-10799 is the fire- and mildew-resistant vinyl-coated cotton and Army duck.
We compound the coating in-house, so weight, color, flame package and finish can be tuned to your drawing. Master rolls are trimmed to your width, up to 64 inches.
What we build
- Tarpaulins and equipment covers
- Boat and vehicle covers
- Fire- and mildew-resistant cotton and duck tarpaulins
- Short runs through production volume
Questions buyers ask
Nylon or polyester for a tarp?
Nylon is lighter and stronger for its weight. Polyester stretches less and keeps its shape. Tell us the end use and we'll suggest a build.
Do you sell finished tarps?
We sell coated fabric by the roll to tarp makers. The finished tarps we make ourselves are fumigation tarps.
Which spec does a military tarpaulin call for?
It depends on the contract. MIL-PRF-20696, A-A-55308 and MIL-C-10799 all cover cloth for tarpaulins and covers. Send the callout from your drawing and we'll confirm the build.
What colors can you run?
Our eleven stock colors, or contract colors to FED-STD-595 numbers such as 34088 olive drab. We also match physical samples.
Spec summaries are for orientation only. The current revision in your contract governs. Send your type, class and drawing and we'll confirm fit, testing and paperwork before we quote.