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Military-grade protection for every industry. Trusted by the MOD, NATO, and over 50,000 UK businesses. Custom sizes available. Same-day dispatch.
Tarpaulins from £3.90 inc VAT
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From economy to military-grade — we have the perfect tarpaulin for every need
The heavier the sheet (gsm), the stronger it is and the longer it lasts outdoors. Pick the weight for how hard it has to work.
70–105gsmBudget-friendly lightweight tarps for short-term protection & everyday use.
Typical outdoor life: Weeks to one season
110–140gsmIdeal for camping, gardening, caravans & temporary shelter.
Typical outdoor life: 6 months to 2 years
185–250gsmReinforced. Perfect for construction, agriculture & long-term outdoor use.
Typical outdoor life: 1 to 3 years
270–420gsmIndustrial, haulage and ground-sheet duty, where a sheet has to take real wear.
Typical outdoor life: 2 to 4 years PE, 5+ years PVC
310–420gsm PVCBest sellerHeavy-duty industrial grade. UV resistant, waterproof & fire retardant options available.
Typical outdoor life: 5+ years
18–21oz · 650gsmTraditional cotton canvas that breathes, for machinery, hay and vehicles, plus 650gsm PVC-coated canvas.
Breathable cottonTypical outdoor life: 1 to 5 years with care
100–400gsmTransparent PE and PVC for greenhouses, patios, gazebos and covered work areas.
Lets the light inTypical outdoor life: 6–18 months clear PE, 2–5 years clear PVC
350gsmNatural hessian sheet that breathes, for protecting fresh tarmac and concrete.
Breathable hessianTypical outdoor life: One season
Tell us the job and we'll point you to the right grade. Every range below is picked for how long it has to last outdoors in a British winter.
Storm cover, scaffold and site protection. 200–270gsm UV-stabilised PE for months of cover; 420gsm PVC where it has to last a season or more.
Hay, straw, silage and machinery. 250gsm green/brown or 270gsm black/silver; waxed cotton canvas where the load needs to breathe.
Furniture, log stores, hot tubs and greenhouses. 140gsm silver for a season or two; clear mono where plants need the light.
White 110–200gsm sheets that keep the stall bright and shed rain, plus 310gsm glass-clear PVC for the sides.
Professional cricket pitch covers. Club & county standard available — 200gsm super-white wicket covers that reflect heat.
Transparent PE and PVC for polytunnels, greenhouses, outdoor curtains and covered work areas where you need the light.
200gsm white flame-retardant sheet, CPAI-84 certified, for sites, events and hot-works zones.
Bulk pricing, trade accounts, custom sizes cut in 48 hours and same-day quotes.
Ball bungees, shock cord and rope to hold your sheet tight through the eyelets.
Shop all fixings →Tell us what you are covering. We add the overhang and allow for hemming, then show every tarpaulin in our range that will genuinely cover it, with weight, finished size and price.
"Outstanding quality and incredibly fast delivery. The PVC tarpaulin we ordered for our construction site has held up brilliantly through the winter. Will definitely order again."
"We've been ordering from Tarpaulins UK for years for our agricultural business. The quality is consistently excellent and delivery is always prompt. Highly recommended."
"Custom size ordered on Monday, delivered Wednesday. Perfect fit, excellent waterproofing. The team was very helpful when I called with questions. 10/10 service."
From Government departments to global organisations
Since 2009, we've supplied heavy-duty tarpaulins to the UK's most demanding industries — from MOD contractors to agricultural businesses, sports clubs to construction firms.
Direct manufacturer. MOD-approved. Custom-cut in 48 hours. Proven quality behind every order since 2009 — which is why the UK's most demanding buyers choose us year after year.
Every tarpaulin is manufactured to BS EN standards. Heat-welded seams — not stitched — for truly waterproof edges, UV-stabilised weave, and reinforced eyelet hems. Built to outlast cheap imports by years, not months.
BS EN Certified MaterialsWe manufacture direct — zero middlemen, zero markups, so you get better prices and our own quality control. Our Price Protection promise: find the same specification cheaper anywhere in the UK and we'll match it. No quibble. No paperwork.
Price Match GuaranteedTrusted by the Ministry of Defence, NATO, the US Air Force and Rolls-Royce. Trading since 2009. Not a reseller. A genuine UK manufacturer with a track record you can verify at every level.
MOD & NATO ApprovedOrder before 2pm — dispatched the same day from our UK facility. Express 1-2 day delivery nationwide. Custom-cut sizes typically ready within 48 hours from our own production floor.
Same-Day Before 2pmGSM is the finished weight per square metre. It's a good first filter, but the weave, hems and eyelets decide how long a sheet lasts. Here's the guide our team uses on the phone every day.
Rule of thumb: if you're unsure, go one grade heavier and tie down every eyelet. Wind flapping a loose sheet ruins more tarpaulins than sunlight does.
HDPE tape woven into a scrim and laminated both sides with LDPE, with UV stabilisers in the polymer.
Best for: general covers, building sites, farms, temporary roofs.
Shop PE tarpaulins →A polyester base cloth coated in PVC. Wipe-clean, rot-proof and the longest-lasting sheet you can buy.
Best for: lorry sheets, plant covers and anything reused year after year.
Shop PVC tarpaulins →Wax-treated 18oz and 21oz cotton duck. It sheds rain but lets moisture escape, so loads underneath don't sweat.
Best for: machinery, classic cars, hay and timber stacks.
Shop canvas tarpaulins →Clear mono PE from 100gsm, and heavy clear PVC up to 0.6mm for curtains and screens.
Best for: greenhouses, polytunnels, market stalls, café and garage screens.
Shop clear tarpaulins →200gsm white PE with additives that resist ignition and slow flame spread. Check which certificate your principal contractor accepts before ordering.
Best for: sites, events and hot-works zones.
Shop flame retardant →Natural fibre that holds moisture and insulates, which is exactly what fresh concrete, brickwork and frost-tender plants need.
Best for: frost protection, curing concrete and brickwork, tarmac sheets.
Shop jute & hessian →UK Manufacturer & Distributor, so there are no middlemen and no marketplace mark-ups. Lowest Prices — Guaranteed, and same-day quotes on bulk and made-to-measure orders.
Under 110gsm for a few weeks or an indoor dust cover; 110–140gsm for a season on garden furniture, camping or a small boat; 185–270gsm for anything left out over a UK winter, building sites, hay and trailers; PVC for lorries, plant and roofs you'll reuse for years. See the weight guide above.
Tarpaulins are sold by cut size, measured before the hems and eyelets go on, so the finished sheet is a little smaller. Manufacturing tolerance is up to ±10%. If you need edge-to-edge coverage, choose the next size up or use Find My Size, and allow 20–30cm overhang each side.
Order before 2pm Monday to Friday and we dispatch the same day. Express delivery is 1–2 working days, £9.99 flat rate to UK mainland, fully tracked with a signature on delivery. Highlands, islands and Northern Ireland may carry a surcharge. Delivery details.
Yes. Any dimension can be cut to order, with custom sizes cut in 48 hours. Bulk and trade orders receive preferential pricing and accounts are available. Call 01744 520 110 or use the trade quote form for a same-day quote.
Yes: Waterproof Guaranteed. PE sheets are laminated and PVC sheets are coated, so the waterproofing is in the material itself rather than a spray that wears off. Fit a sheet with a pitch so water runs off, and load every eyelet.
Not always. GSM includes the coating, so a thick laminate on a loose weave can weigh more than a tightly woven sheet that is stronger. Look at the weave, the hem construction and the eyelets as well as the weight, or call us and we'll recommend a grade.
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