Are Vinyl Tarps Waterproof?

Buyers are always confused about the difference between water-resistant and waterproof tarps. Thus, to eliminate the confusion let’s know about both of them in detail and explore some interesting facts about tarps.

The water-resistant tarps can stop/hold the entry of water into the fabric for a short span of time. On the other hand, the waterproof tarps provide complete protection from water or moisture. Users can take these tarps underwater and they are still going to maintain their properties. In comparison to this, water-resistant tarps cannot keep their properties. Below both, the types are defined.

Vinyl tarps

Vinyl tarps provide strong and long-lasting performance in difficult conditions in comparison to canvas tarps. They are not easily vulnerable to rips, liquids, and punctures. They are designed to handle the toughest tasks and heavyweight or heavy-duty requirements. There are different types of vinyl tarps Available in terms of thickness, colors, and sizes. They are also offered as specialized products like waterproof fabric, clear, fire retardant, Hypalon, canopy, etc.

The main advantage of using Vinyl tarps is a longer life span and good quality of tarp. They have resistant nature to both natural and man-made elements. The durability of the tarps can be easily Increased by using multiple layers but users should note that they are not breathable.

Vinyl tarps are not only waterproof but also have properties like abrasion-resistant, high tear, and protection from ultraviolet rays. As they are waterproof, they completely block water instead of holding it. Vinyl tarps are not breathable. These tarps can be easily maintained as users can clean them with just a piece of cloth. Tarps are used in multiple applications like trucking, farming, manufacturing, construction, etc.

Canvas tarps

They are called water-resistant tarps. Oil and wax are applied to them so that they can stop/hold the flow of water temporarily. Thus, when these tarps are applied to the flow of water, the water can slide off. The main use of a canvas tarp is in protecting equipment from water collection. They are very strong as they are made of muslin. That’s why they are breathable. Here users should note one thing that these tarps are not recommended to be used as boat covers. That’s because the wax or dye may rub off any time due to water. Using them as truck covers can also be a bad idea because they are more vulnerable to tears and rips than the vinyl tarps.