Exceptionally Strong, Lightweight and Reliable Extra Heavy Duty Tarps with Ultrasonic Welded Eyelets. 100 % Waterproof and 3 Year UV Guarantee.
100% Waterproof
Our Extra Heavy Duty Tarps are born waterproof. The raw materials used in their production are waterproof, ensuring that each layer of our tarps provides complete waterproof protection. Unlike other tarps, which often have only a thin, water-resistant coating applied after manufacturing, our tarps offer full waterproofing throughout.
XF Film - Swiss Patented Film
Our Extra Heavy Duty Tarps are made from XF Film. This specialized Swiss-patented film ensures exceptional strength, durability, and reliability. Our unique manufacturing process sets our tarps apart from anything else in the industry. You can learn more about the XF Film and our production process here.
UV Resistant - 3 Year Guarantee
ARK Extra Heavy Duty Tarps offer excellent UV resistance and come with a 3-year UV guarantee. Designed for extended outdoor use, they will not peel, crack, or disintegrate under harsh sunlight, making them ideal for Australia's extreme weather conditions.
Ultrasonic Welded Eyelets
The eyelets on the Extra Heavy Duty Tarps are ultrasonically welded onto a sleeve of thick plastic, integrating them into the tarp material for added strength.
Strong & Reliable
During our manufacturing process, the layers of raw material are laminated in opposing directions, creating greater cross-directional strength. Unlike normal poly tarps that are typically woven in a single direction, ARK Extra Heavy Duty Tarps offer superior strength and better field performance.
Backed By Australian Lab Tests
All our tarps have been tested to meet various Australian standards. When we say our covers are tried and tested, we mean it. We control the entire production process from start to finish, ensuring all quality and compliance checks are met before the product reaches your hands.
THE ARK DIFFERENCE
| ARK TARP - XF FILM | OTHER WOVEN TARPS | |
| UV resistance | UV inhibitors are incorporated in the raw material blend - 3 Year UV Guarentee | UV inhibitors are added as a thin coating |
| Waterproofness | Raw material is inherently waterproof throughout | Water resistance layer is added as a thin coating |
| Longevity | Long life as tarp is 100% waterproof and UV resistant through the entire thickness of the product | Thin coatings crack and peel off causing early failure |
| Strength | Layers are laminated in opposing directions creating greater cross directional strength | Layers are woven in one direction which is inherently weaker |
| Eyelets | Ultrasonically welded on a sleeve of thick plastic, making them part of the tarp material | Rivetted on the tarp making them more vulnerable as they punch through the tarp material causing potential tear points. |
Extra Heavy Duty Tarp Applications
ARK Extra Heavy Duty Tarp is an all-purpose Tarp suitable for:
- Sustained outdoor use
- Camping
- Car, Ute, Boat & Caravan covers
- Construction covers
- Swimming Pool Covers
- Freight & Transport
- Green House covers
- Lumber Wrap
- Farming and Agricultural use
Tips & Tricks
When using the tarp as a suspended cover we highly recommend that you do the following:
- Ensure that all the eyelets are secured to distribute the load on the tarp evenly
- Rope is applied across the top of the tarp to prevent the tarp from becoming a parachute against the wind. In doing so tie a rope to every eyelet, passing it over the tarpaulin to the opposite eyelet tying the rope slightly shorter than the tarpaulin at that eyelet
- Allow for water to run off from the tarp and not pool in the middle. The water will not cause any leaks, but the pooling will add extra weight and strain to the eyelets. Once the tarp has been set up, you can pour some water over it to ensure that there is enough slope provided for the water to run off
Note – We recommend our stronger grade tarps with stronger eyelets where the tarp is to be used as a suspended roof shelter or where strong pressure will be applied to the corners and side eyelets. The tarpaulin should be roped over to avoid the “parachute effect”. The performance of each tarp varies in accordance with the use and type of install.
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Great product. I got it really quickly. I would definitely buy from Arktarps again.
Easy process and on on time.
Very sturdy tarps, good value
Good quality. Only time will confirm longevity.
Tarp was usual excellent product. Previously used one as a boat cover which I unfortunately sold with the boat but was still in excellent condition after three years use. Highly recommend. Delivery was prompt.
Happy with my purchase
Great delivery, prompt, simple. I have hung the tarps, they seem sturdy and of good quality. I wanted to lash 2 tarps together to weather proof a temporary workspace. Unfortunatly the eyelets are not uniformly spaced on both tarps – the eyelets don’t match up. But i didnt check prior to purchase so I will wear that mistake. Regardless, the tarps were light and easy to work with.
I have bought several tarps from you over the years…all great thankyou
Thank you