Plastic Tarpaulin

Description

The plastic tarpaulin is a vital emergency shelter item used in humanitarian operations. It covers structures, protects against the elements, and creates instant shelter. With a standard size of 4 x 6 meters (±3%), it offers enough surface area for individual or family use.

Field teams rely on plastic tarpaulins to respond quickly to shelter needs. In disaster zones, they become makeshift roofs, walls, or ground covers. Relief agencies prefer this size and type because it folds easily, installs fast, and protects well. In addition, it meets the technical needs for durability, reuse, and weather resistance.

Specifications

• Material: Woven polyethylene, UV-treated

• Dimensions: 4 x 6 meters (±3%)

• Thickness: Minimum 200 GSM or 0.1 mm

• Color: Neutral tone (white, beige, or grey)

• Eyelets: Spaced at 1-meter intervals, reinforced

• Edges: Heat-sealed with strong hems

• Waterproof: Yes

• Strength: Tear-resistant, suitable for field conditions

Key Features of Plastic Tarpaulin

• Covers shelter frames, supplies, or open spaces

• Helps protect from rain, sun, and wind

• Eyelets allow easy fastening and tensioning

• Lightweight and foldable for transport

• Reusable in different field conditions

• Used in both emergency and transitional shelter programs

Use in Humanitarian Settings

Plastic tarpaulins play a key role in emergency shelter kits. For example, after earthquakes or floods, they are used to build fast shelters. Field workers often use them as walling, roofing, or flooring materials. Therefore, tarpaulins remain a reliable choice across many humanitarian missions. They provide coverage, privacy, and protection when families need it most.