Do all truck tarps look the same? Nothing could be further from the truth. And even less so in winter. The key word: flexibility.
Coated fabrics, the raw material of truck tarps, do not all have the same physical properties. In addition to tear tests, tarps must undergo cold flexibility tests. The ASTM2136 test from the American Society for Testing and Materials determines the behavior of coated fabrics in low-temperature conditions.
The stiffness of coated fabrics increases as the thermometer drops. A tarp that is too rigid risks cracking when it comes time to wrap your cargo properly. And the stiffer the tarp, the more difficult it will be to adjust it properly. Knowing that a tarp usually tears when it is too loose and flaps in the wind, the importance of a tarp that remains flexible even in cold weather is evident.
Naizil’s Tarpmaster coated fabrics, used by Alyak 2000 in truck tarp production, have undergone the ASTM2136 test at -45 degrees Celsius. Manufactured in Canada for the Canadian climate, these tarps remain more flexible in extreme cold and will better resist cracking and tearing. The secret lies in a vinyl formulation better suited to our climate.
Alyak 2000 tarps made from Naizil’s Tarpmaster are ideal for carriers crossing varied climatic regions. Indeed, while remaining flexible in extreme cold, Tarpmaster tarp will not stretch and will stay tight around your load as you travel down I-95 south.
Your drivers will tell you: an Alyak 2000 tarp made from Tarpmaster is easier to install and adjust, thanks to this increased cold flexibility. The benefits are numerous. Long-lasting tarps, reduced installation times, satisfied drivers, and better-protected cargo.
So, what are you waiting for to get your “winter tarp”?
