Tarpaulin is actually another name for canvas, which is a thicker cotton or linen fabric. So named because it was originally used for sails. Generally, plain weave is used, a small amount of twill weave is used, and multi-strand yarns are used for warp and weft yarns.
Tarpaulins are usually divided into two categories: coarse tarpaulins and fine tarpaulins.
Coarse tarpaulin is also called tarpaulin. The fabric is strong and resistant to folding, and has good waterproof performance. It is used for covering automobile transportation and open warehouses, and setting up tents in the wild.
The warp and weft yarns of fine tarpaulins are used for making labor protection clothing and its supplies. After being dyed, it can also be used as fabrics for shoes, travel bags, backpacks, etc. In addition, there are rubber tarpaulins, shielding tarpaulins for fire protection and radiation protection, and tarpaulins for paper machines.