Tarpaulins UK

Tarpaulins UK, manufacturer and distributor of industrial tarpaulins in the UK

Tarpaulins UK is a British company dedicated to the manufacture and distribution of heavy-duty waterproof tarpaulins. It has been operating since 2009 and presents itself as a leading industrial supplier in the UK, with its own stock and shipping from a British warehouse. The company claims to have exceeded 50,000 customers and to have a 4.9-star rating on Trustpilot. Among its institutional clients, it mentions the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), NATO and the United States Air Force.

Tarpaulin catalogue by weight, material and use

The catalogue is organised by weight, material, colour and application. Tarpaulins are grouped into weight ranges from the economy range to industrial:

• Economy (70–105 g/m²): light and temporary protection, with an outdoor lifespan of weeks to one season. From £4.90.
• Medium Weight (110–140 g/m²): for camping, gardening, caravans and temporary shelters. Lifespan of 6 months to 2 years. From £9.90.
• Heavy Weight (185–250 g/m²): reinforced, for construction, agriculture and prolonged outdoor use. Lifespan of 1 to 3 years. From £16.90.
• Super Heavy (270–420 g/m²): for industrial use, transport and as a ground sheet. Lifespan of 2 to 4 years in PE and more than 5 years in PVC. From £41.90.
• PVC (310–420 g/m²): industrial grade, UV-resistant, waterproof and with flame-retardant options. Lifespan over 5 years. From £36.90.
• Canvas (18–21 oz, 650 g/m²): traditional breathable cotton canvas for machinery, hay and vehicles, as well as PVC-coated tarpaulin of 650 g/m². From £35.70.
• Clear (100–400 g/m²): transparent PE and PVC for greenhouses, patios, gazebos and covered work areas. From £19.00.
• Jute & Hessian (350 g/m²): natural breathable hessian to protect fresh asphalt and concrete. From £93.59.

Available materials include PVC, clear tarpaulin, cotton canvas, jute, flame retardant, polyethylene and HDPE. The colours offered are green, blue, white, silver, grey, black, camouflage and clear. The weight is specified from 80 up to 350 g/m² in the main categories, with options up to 650 g/m² in treated canvas.

Applications by sector

The company classifies its products according to the job they are intended for, with specific ranges for each:

• Roofing and construction: protection of roofs, scaffolding and works. UV-stabilised PE tarpaulins of 200–270 g/m² are recommended for coverings lasting months, or PVC of 420 g/m² when it needs to last a season or more. 28 products from £9.90.
• Agriculture and livestock: hay, straw, silage and machinery. Green or brown tarpaulins of 250 g/m², black or silver of 270 g/m², or waxed cotton canvas when the load needs to breathe. 24 products from £16.90.
• Garden and patio: furniture, log stores, hot tubs and greenhouses. Silver tarpaulins of 140 g/m² for one or two seasons, or clear where plants need light. 23 products from £4.90.
• Market stalls: white tarpaulins of 110–200 g/m² that keep the stall bright and shed rain, plus clear PVC of 310 g/m² for the sides. 4 products from £24.90.
• Cricket covers: professional covers for cricket pitches, club and county standard, with super-white tarpaulins of 200 g/m² that reflect heat. 3 products from £43.81.
• Clear and greenhouse: transparent PE and PVC for polytunnels, greenhouses, outdoor curtains and covered work areas. 8 products from £19.00.
• Flame retardant: white flame-retardant tarpaulin of 200 g/m² with CPAI-84 certification, for sites, events and hot-works zones. 2 products from £63.26.

Sale of accessories and fixings

Alongside the tarpaulins, the company sells accessories for their installation and fastening. The catalogue includes ropes, shock cords, polypropylene ropes, hessian rolls and heavy-duty ball bungees. Featured products include 30 cm white ball bungees from £36.14, shock cords with metal hooks from £44.99 and small coils of blue polypropylene rope from £26.64.

Technical advice and selection tool

The website incorporates a virtual assistant called Ted that helps choose the right tarpaulin according to what is to be covered, calculates the necessary size and offers a price that can be added directly to the basket. It also has a search tool by measurements in metres or feet, which shows all tarpaulins available for a specific size. The company also offers buying guides, such as the waterproof tarpaulins guide and the knowledge hub, and a telephone support service for product queries.

Wholesale sales and custom orders

Tarpaulins UK handles trade and wholesale orders with volume pricing, business accounts and custom sizes cut in 48 hours. Quotes for professionals receive a same-day response. The company presents itself as a direct manufacturer, with no middlemen, and offers the possibility of manufacturing custom sizes.

Logistics and service

The company holds stock in the UK and dispatches same-day for orders placed before 14:00 Monday to Friday. Express delivery to UK mainland takes 1–2 working days with full tracking and email and SMS notifications, with a flat rate of £9.99. The company declares over 50,000 satisfied customers and a 4.9-star rating on Trustpilot.