TextileGlossary.com

What is "Tarpaulin" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 31-Mar-2023 (11 months, 29 days ago)
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Tarpaulin
A tarpaulin or tarp is a large sheet of strong, flexible, water resistant or waterproof cloth, often canvas coated with plastic or latex. Tarps are used as shelter from the elements ? i.e. wind, rain, or sunlight ? and may also be used for ground cover in camping or for protecting vehicles from damage.
Tarpaulin
Waterproofed and treated canvas used for covering hatches, boats and other gear on board ship.
Tarpaulin
Waterproofed canvas. Sometimes of nylon or othermanmade fiber.

Some other terms

Some more terms:

Muslin 39
An inexpensive, medium weight, plain weave, low count (less than 160 threads per square inch) cotton sheeting fabric. In its unfinished form, it is commonly used in fashion design to make trial...
A process of passing cloths between one or more rollers (or calenders), usually under carefully controlled heat and pressure, to produce a variety of surface effects or textures in a fabric such as...
Blotch print is a textile printing technique that involves the application of large irregular-shaped patterns or blotches onto fabric surfaces. It is characterized by its bold, asymmetrical designs...
A woven fabric construction made by interlacing two or more sets of warp yarns with two or more sets of filling yarns. A weft knit fabric in which two layers of loops are formed that cannot be...
Picot 1452
Exploring the Delicate World of Picot in TextilesThe term 'picot' refers to a looping or decorative edging technique used in embroidery and sewing, often seen on lace and fabric hems. Originating in...

Add a definition

Add a definition for a textile term that you know about! Send us an email & tell us:
  • The term you want to define
  • Its definition in 500 words or less
  • Attach an image if necessary.
  • Optionally, tell us about yourself in 200 words or less!

Companies for Tarpaulin:

If you manufacture, distribute or otherwise deal in Tarpaulin, please fill your company details below so that we can list your company for FREE! Send us the following details:
  • Company name
  • Company address
  • Attach a logo, if necessary.
  • Optionally, tell us about yourself in 200 words or less!

(s) 2024 TextileGlossary.com Some rights reserved. • Sitemap