Though vinyl is the clear choice for truck tarps, the canvas is a more appropriate material in some circumstances.
Canvas tarps are very much useful and important for flatbed. let me introduce some benefits for you.
1. Canvas Tarps Are Breathable:
Canvas is a very breathable material even after being treated for water resistance. By ‘breathable’, we mean it allows air to flow between the individual fibers. Why is this important? Because some flatbed loads are moisture-sensitive. For example, a farmer shipping fresh fruits and vegetables may require the truck driver to use these tarps in order to prevent sweating that could cause premature spoilage.
Canvas is also an excellent choice on loads where rust is a concern. Once again, the breathability of canvas prevents moisture from building up underneath. Breathability reduces the risk of rust on loads that will be covered for a considerable length of time.
2. Extremely Versatile:
We sell canvas tarps primarily to flatbed truckers to help them meet their cargo control needs. Yet canvas is an extremely versatile material that can be used in other ways. They are good for agricultural applications like storing hay or protecting equipment. They are appropriate to the construction industry for transporting and storing lumber, gravel, and other materials. The possible uses of canvas tarps beyond flatbed trucking are extensive, to say the least.
3. It Can Be Treated or Untreated:
Tarp manufacturers sell both treated and untreated products. A treated canvas tarp will be resistant to water, mold and mildew, UV exposure, and more. An untreated product will simply be straight up a canvas. Untreated canvas is not 100% waterproof, so truckers need to keep that in mind.
4. Easy to Handle:
Canvas is known for a number of inherent properties that make the material easy to handle. We have already mentioned the tight weave; this property makes it easier to fold than their vinyl counterparts. Canvas is also more slip-resistant as well, making it a great material for flatbed trucking at times when snow and ice are a concern. Lastly, because the canvas is heavier than vinyl or poly, it also does not blow in the wind as easily. A canvas tarp can be a lot easier to secure under windy conditions than a poly tarps.
Conclusion:
Canvas tarps are not the right solution for every cargo control need. But canvas does have a place in the flatbed trucker’s toolbox.
Post time: Jun-18-2024
