A tarpaulin is a handy water resistant or water proof cover for large areas. Usually it is rectangular in shape and can be shaped in different shapes according to your use. A tarpaulin is a handy water resistant or water proof cover for large areas. Usually it is rectangular in shape and can be shaped in different shapes according to your use. It is flexible and large therefore it has many uses. In addition to protecting goods and areas from weather it is also used to protect the floor from paint splatters or an open truck load items. When teamed with a rope or tree or some holes it is easy to erect. Farmers use tarpaulins to cover hay. They are coated to be waterproof, resist ultraviolet or sun rays, and stand up to extreme hot or cold weather condition. Some are even made to resist wind. Tarps have high strength and durability. Many people use tarpaulins in tents, screen projector, to protect the vehicle, and even to protect other things that need to be left outside for a long time.

Tarpaulins find a wide application in sports area. Many games get cancelled due to rain. The rain water makes the mud in ground unfit to play. The best way to protect the ground when it rains is to have a tarp around. Tarpaulins are used to cover the cricket pitch when it rains. They are light in weight and easy to handle. Tarps are used to cover base ball field during rains and non-use time. When choosing athletic field covers it is important to have a high mesh count and thick poly coating. All baseball athletic field tarp covers are super heavy duty and can be used season after season. Tarpaulins are incredibly versatile and it is a must-have item in our home and industries to protect objects exposed from monsoon sheds. Plastic or polyethylene tarps provide excellent protection to boats. Canvas or poly tarps are useful as car covers and motorcycle covers to protect your vehicles from the rain and sun when they are not in use.

Groundsheets come in different sizes, styles and materials and the trick is to choose one that will suit your use. When choosing your groundsheet you should think about breathable groundsheets. If you are camping out in hot weather you should definitely consider a breathable groundsheet. Polythene groundsheet can be quite reasonably priced and are really easy to keep clean, great if you have kids bringing in mud and dirt throughout your trip on camping. This will help you keep your tent clean and help you to keep mud and water away from the tent.