PVC tarpaulin and PE tarpaulin are common covering materials which are widely used in outdoor shade, building protection, agricultural greenhouses, etc. PVC refers to polyvinyl chloride, which is a synthetic plastic. PE refers to polyethylene, which is also a plastic material. These two tarpaulins have different characteristics. We need to choose according to different application scene. In the following part, we will discuss the difference between them and help you do a better choice.

PVC knife coated tarpaulin is made of polyvinyl chloride resin, with plasticizers and stabilizers added to enhance performance. PVC coated tarpaulin has outstanding advantages.

1. Waterproof performance is excellent. Rainwater is completely impenetrable, suitable for use in rainy season or rainy areas.

2. Strong resistance to ultraviolet rays, not easy to fade or aging under strong sunlight exposure for a long time. The service life of PVC coated tarpaulin is of up to five to eight years. Jinze tarpaulin factory only use brand-new raw materials. Compared with products from other factories, they are more durable.

3. PVC coated tarpaulin has high strength, able to withstand heavy pulling and wind pressure, for example, not easy to break when used for truck cargo covering or temporary fencing at construction sites.

4. Chemical corrosion resistance, oil or acid or alkali substances are not easy to damage the surface, cleaning is simple, water rinse can remove stains.

5. Good heat insulation effect. China PVC tarpaulin can block heat in summer and reduce the internal temperature.

6. Flame retardant is better. By adding flame retardant to meet the fire standard, PVC tarpaulin roll can reduce the risk of fire.

7. PVC tarpaulin is easy to process, can be customized size by heat sealing or sewing, to adapt to different shape needs.

8.  The price is moderate, cost-effective, market supply is sufficient. Jinze tarpaulin factory has rich stock. Black and white 350g-2000g are available all year round. There are over 30 colors in stock, making the factory with the most colors in the Chinese market.

The disadvantages of PVC tarpaulin should not be ignored.

1. Serious environmental problems. The production process may release toxic gases.

2. Difficult to degrade after disposal, low recycling rate, causing pollution to the environment.

3. Larger weight. More laborious handling and installation increases labor costs. May contain lead or cadmium and other heavy metals, long-term exposure to potential risks to human health.

4. Cracks appear on the surface after aging, waterproof performance decreases. It need to be replaced regularly.

5. Heavy odor. New tarpaulin has pungent plastic smell, poor ventilation environment discomfort. The cost is moderate but higher than PE, limited budget projects need to be cautious.

PE tarpaulin is made of polyethylene, divided into high-density and low-density types. PE tarpaulin has significant strengths.

1. Lightweight and easy to use. The weight is more than thirty percent lighter than PVC. A single person can easily carry and lay, saving time and physical strength.

2. Good environmental protection. Polyethylene material is non-toxic and harmless. Production pollution is small, recyclable, in line with the green trend.

3. Low cost. Low raw material prices. Finished products are cheaper than PVC tarpaulin about twenty percent.

The disadvantages of PE tarps are obvious.

1. Low strength. Weak tensile and tear resistance, easy to break due to heavy compression or strong wind, not suitable for industrial heavy-duty scenes.

2. Discoloration or embrittlement may occur within one or two years, shortening the service life.

3. High temperature resistance is insufficient, more than 50 degrees may soften or melt, high risk of high temperature environment. The heat insulation effect is general, the internal temperature rises quickly in summer, and the comfort is reduced.

4. Durability is not as good as PVC, frequent use needs to be replaced earlier. Processing precision is low, heat sewing is not as strong as PVC, the edge is easy to crack.

Comparing PVC tarp and PE tarp, PVC coated tarp is more suitable for high strength and high durability demand occasions, such as construction site covering or long term outdoor protection. PE is more suitable for lightweight and low cost applications, such as temporary camping tents or short term cover for agriculture. Users should test samples according to the actual situation to ensure that they match the needs. Overall, tarpaulin technology continues to evolve and more environmentally friendly and efficient alternatives may be introduced in the future. It is recommended to purchase from formal channels to check the material certification, to avoid inferior products to affect the use of the effect.