Distinguish and select PE and PVC

Pvc tarpaulin can be used in many applications. It is often used to cover ships and make all kinds of tents, snow tarpaulins, and kade roof panels.

Here is the content list:

l How to distinguish PE and PVC

l How do I choose a tarp?

How to distinguish PE and PVC

1. Touch method

PE tarpaulin: you can feel the weave structure (in most cases)

PVC tarpaulin: It feels lubricated by hand, is relatively smooth, and the surface seems to be coated with a layer of wax.

2. Pull by hand

PE tarpaulin: it is soft, but its toughness is poor, and it can be broken when stretched.

Pvc tarpaulin: strong toughness, can be stretched wide and elongated, not easy to break.

3. Shaking method

PE tarpaulin: the sound is crisp when shaken by hand.

PVC tarpaulin: the sound is small when shaken by hand.

4. Combustion method

When the PE tarpaulin is ignited in a fire, the flame is yellow, and there are paraffin-like oil droplets when burning. And there is the smell of burning candles.

Because the PVC tarpaulin contains chlorine, the flame will be yellow-green after being ignited, without oil dripping, and it will go out immediately after leaving the fire source and has a strong pungent smell.

5. Water immersion method

Dip the two tarpaulins into the water and press them into the water with your hands. The one that floats to the top is the PE tarpaulin, and the one that sinks to the bottom is the PVC tarpaulin.

How do I choose a tarp?

1. Expenses and budget

Generally speaking, the starting price of PVC cloth is higher than that of PE cloth, so the tarpaulin made of PE material is often cheaper than that made of PVC material. Of course, if you need a long-term or even year-round solution, or use them in low-temperature situations, you should choose pvc tarpaulin.

2. Service life

The PVC tarpaulin is durable and lasts up to 10 years. Whereas pe tarps last about 1-2 years or one use.

If you take these two materials, you will find that the PVC tarp is thicker and stronger. This is because PVC tarps are stronger due to their strong inner mesh fabric.

So, if you want a tarpaulin that is durable or reusable, go for PVC tarpaulin, if you only use it occasionally, pe tarpaulin is better. Of course, you should consider your budget, order quantity, price, and other factors before making a choice.

3. Application Scenarios

PVC tarpaulin offers greater durability and sturdiness compared to PE tarpaulins, which tend to become brittle at low temperatures, providing a high level of weather protection, winter protection, and especially resistance to environmental influences. So if you need to use it under low-temperature conditions, of course, you should choose pvc tarpaulin.

But compared with PVC tarpaulin, PE tarpaulin has better light transmission, so if you want not to be too dark, pe tarpaulin is better.

In addition to the above scenarios, many application scenarios will affect your choice. You may wish to contact us directly. Our experts will give you professional advice and help you choose the most suitable tarpaulin for your project.

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