Hauling aggregate on an open flatbed, managing a solid waste facility, or protecting valuable inventory from the elements, all require right industrial tarps. 

Industrial tarps are designed to endure punishment like UV exposure, high winds, abrasive cargo, chemical spills, and repeated daily use across years of service.

This guide covers what to know about industrial tarps, how to choose the right tarp for your use case, and what to look for in a reliable industrial tarp manufacturer.

What Are Industrial Tarps?

Industrial tarps are heavy-duty tarpaulins manufactured from reinforced materials like polyethylene, vinyl-coated polyester, canvas, or knitted mesh fabrics. 

Industrial-grade tarps are built to meet demanding specifications like higher-denier fabrics, reinforced hems and grommets, UV stabilization, and even custom sizing to fit specific equipment.

If you need a wide selection of tarps, our industrial tarps are longer-lasting better-built materials that have made us a proven tarp-industry leader.

Why Does Tarp Grade Matter?

Downtime is expensive so if a tarp fails in transit there may be road debris fines, damaged cargo, or OSHA and DOT compliance issues. 

Choosing the right tarp from the start is an investment in operational reliability.

What Types of Industrial Tarps Are Available?

Industrial tarps are specialty products with many different types:

• Heavy-duty mesh tarps: Heavy-duty mesh tarps are woven open-weave covers air and water can pass through while containing cargo. These are a good choice for dump trucks, aggregate haulers, and landscaping operations. Use these for applications where airflow matters and liquid drainage. Mesh tarps reduce wind resistance compared to solid covers, making these easier to manage at highway speeds. Tarps with reinforced edges can offer better longevity.
• Polyethylene tarps (poly tarps): Polyethylene tarps, made from woven polyethylene laminated on both sides, are lightweight yet durable, waterproof, and UV-resistant. Poly tarps are used across many applications, top examples being construction sites, agriculture, transportation, and storage. DeBrovy's domestically manufactured poly tarps are made in the U.S.A..
• Canvas tarps: Applications requiring breathability combined with strength can benefit from canvas tarps. Heavy-duty cotton canvas tarps allow trapped moisture to escape. That’s an important quality for covering wood, machinery, or agricultural goods where condensation can cause damage. DeBrovy's heavy-duty canvas tarps are available in stock sizes or manufactured to order. Flame-retardant canvas tarps are useful for military and government applications.
• Truck tarps: Truck tarps engineered specifically for flatbed freight, lumber, steel coils, and other over-the-road loads must meet DOT requirements for securing cargo. It should also resist highway wind and rain as well as hold up to repeated deployment. DeBrovy's truck-tarp lineup includes lumber tarps, steel tarps, and coil tarps as well as Shur-Lok replacement roll tarps, and other purpose-engineered products for commercial carriers who cannot afford tarp failures on the road.
• Waste-Industry Tarps and Solid-Waste Tarps: A demanding application for industrial tarps is solid-waste management. Waste-industry tarps endure abrasive refuse materials, corrosive leachate, and the stress of automated tarp systems cycling dozens of times per day. DeBrovy's extensive selection of solid-waste tarps include auto-tarps for roll-off trucks (Mega Mesh™), hydraulic system roll-off box tarps, refuse transfer-trailer tarps, and roll-off box replacement container tarps. These products integrate with major automated tarp systems and meet heavy-duty demands of municipal and commercial waste operations.

How Do You Choose the Right Industrial Tarp?

Choosing the right industrial tarp comes down to four key factors:

• Application and cargo type: Loose debris, finished goods, and landfill cells each call for different material properties. Breathability, waterproofing, abrasion resistance, or chemical compatibility.
• Solid vs. mesh: Solid tarps can be waterproof and offer better containment. Mesh tarps reduce wind drag and allow drainage, which is ideal for dump trucks and aggregate haulers. When choosing, consider how water and airflow interact with your specific load.
• Material and weight: Canvas tarps are breathable and durable but heavier. Poly tarps are lightweight and waterproof. Vinyl-coated polyester offers premium strength and weather resistance. Heavy-duty mesh combines ventilation with cargo retention.
• Fit and fastening. Tarps should fit so make sure you know whether you need a standard size, a custom cut, or a tarp engineered to integrate with an automated system (as in refuse and roll-off applications). Proper grommet spacing and reinforced hems are essential for industrial use.

What Should You Look for in an Industrial Tarp Manufacturer?

• Industry depth: Industrial tarp manufacturers carry products across multiple categories, such as truck tarps, waste industry tarps, mesh, poly, canvas, and vinyl.
• Custom fabrication capability: Commercial operations usually need non-standard sizes or specialty materials. Manufacturers offer made-to-order production with better flexibility than limited off-the-shelf inventory.
• System integration knowledge: Waste and trucking tarps must be compatible with automated tarp systems from manufacturers like Donovan Enterprises. Your supplier should know these systems and carry the right replacement tarps and components.

Why DeBrovy's Is a Trusted Industrial Tarp Supplier

DeBrovy’s is based in Louisville, Kentucky. Our years of experience have given us a reputation as a comprehensive source for industrial tarps and truck-tarp systems across North America. 

The catalog spans canvas tarps, heavy-duty mesh tarps, poly tarps, truck tarps, vinyl tarps, and a full range of waste-industry and solid-waste tarp solutions. These are all supported by deep expertise in tarp systems from industry-leading brands.

Products purchased from tarp suppliers like us set the tarp industry's highest standards.

What is purchased from our tarp supply are just the beginning, as we are an industrial tarp manufacturer offering custom tarps for your use case.  Whether you need a tarp for outdoor events or long hauls on the highway, our tarps have you covered.

Browse DeBrovy's full selection of industrial tarps or contact us to speak with a specialist.