MEDIUM DUTY TARPAULIN

Medium duty tarps are 100% waterproof and come with a 3 year UV guarantee. They are perfect for applications that require a lightweight tarp. Why Choose Our Medium Duty Tarps?100% WaterproofOur Medium Duty Tarps are born waterproof. The raw materials used in their production are waterproof, ensuring that each layer of our tarps provides complete waterproof protection. Unlike other tarps, which often have only a thin, water-resistant coating applied after manufacturing, our tarps offer full waterproofing throughout.XF Film - Swiss Patented FilmOur Medium Duty Tarps are made from 70 GSM XF Film. This specialised Swiss-patented film ensures exceptional strength, durability, and reliability. Our unique manufacturing process sets our tarps apart from anything else in the industry. You can learn more about the XF Film and our production process here.UV Resistant - 3 Year GuaranteeARK Medium Duty Tarps offer excellent UV resistance and come with a 3-year UV guarantee. Designed for extended outdoor use, they will not peel, crack, or disintegrate under harsh sunlight, making them ideal for Australia's extreme weather conditions.Ultrasonic Welded EyeletsThe eyelets on the Medium Duty Tarps are ultrasonically welded onto a sleeve of thick plastic, integrating them into the tarp material for added strength.Strong & ReliableDuring our manufacturing process, the layers of raw material are laminated in opposing directions, creating greater cross-directional strength. Unlike normal poly tarps that are typically woven in a single direction, ARK Medium Duty Tarps offer superior strength and better field performance.Backed By Australian Lab TestsAll our tarps have been tested to meet various Australian standards. When we say our covers are tried and tested, we mean it. We control the entire production process from start to finish, ensuring all quality and compliance checks are met before the product reaches your hands. ⛺Medium Duty Tarp 70 GSM • Blue/Green • 100% Waterproof • 3 Yr UV Guarantee LightweightEasy to handleThin Best For Light covers, gardening, camping, short-term use. ✓ Best value if you need a lightweight, affordable everyday tarp. Shop Medium Duty ��Heavy Duty Tarp 120 GSM • Silver Grey • 100% Waterproof • 3 Yr UV Guarantee All-rounderReliableMulti-purpose Best For All Medium Duty uses car/ute/caravan covers, outdoor furniture, building materials, home & farm. ✓ Perfect all-rounder — strong, reliable and easy to handle. Shop Heavy Duty ��️Extra Heavy Duty Tarp 150 GSM • White • 100% Waterproof • 3 Yr UV Guarantee High strengthWeather-toughReliable Best For All Heavy Duty uses suspended shelters, boat covers, camping. ✓ Choose this when strength and durability really matter. Shop Extra Heavy Duty ��Industrial Strength Tarp 200 GSM • Black & Silver • 100% Waterproof • 3 Yr UV Guarantee Max toughnessLarge sizesTrade/Industrial Best For All Extra Heavy Duty uses construction, roofing, machinery, freight & transport. ✓ Our toughest tarp — built for industrial use and the harsh conditions. Shop Industrial Strength Why Our Tarps Stand Out # UV RESISTANCE ARK Tarps XF Film UV inhibitors are incorporated in the raw material blend – 3 Year UV Guarantee Other woven tarps UV inhibitors are usually applied as a thin surface coating, which wears off faster, reducing long-term sun protection Canvas Limited UV resistance: typically untreated, which leads to faster degradation in prolonged sun exposure PVC UV resistant but may degrade over time depending on the thickness and treatment of the PVC coating # WATERPROOFNESS ARK Tarps XF Film Raw material is inherently waterproof throughout Other woven tarps Waterproof coating is applied on the surface, but this thin layer can degrade, leading to reduced water resistance over time Canvas Water-resistant but not fully waterproof; canvas can absorb water and may require additional treatments to stay water-resistant PVC Fully waterproof with a thick PVC coating, ideal for heavy-duty outdoor use but prone to cracking in high temperatures # LONGEVITY ARK Tarps XF Film Long life as tarp is 100% waterproof and UV resistant through the entire thickness of the product Other woven tarps Coating wears off, causing cracking and peeling, which leads to shorter lifespan and vulnerability to elements Canvas Durable but susceptible to mildew, mould, and rot if frequently exposed to moisture, leading to a shorter lifespan PVC Long-lasting in stable conditions, but coating can crack or peel over time with high exposure to sun and cold # STRENGTH ARK Tarps XF Film Layers are laminated in opposing directions creating greater cross directional strength Other woven tarps Woven in a single-direction weave, which can be inherently weaker and more prone to tearing under stress Canvas Strong and tear-resistant but less flexible; canvas can rip if punctured or cut, especially after wear PVC High tensile strength; resistant to tearing but less flexible than XF Film, making it more likely to rip under heavy stress # EYELETS ARK Tarps XF Film Ultrasonically welded on a sleeve of thick plastic, making them part of the tarp material Other woven tarps Rivetted on the tarp making them more vulnerable as they punch through the tarp material causing potential tear points. Canvas Typically riveted or grommeted; canvas can weaken around eyelets due to fabric tension and moisture absorption PVC Metal or plastic grommets; more durable than canvas or woven tarps but still prone to pulling out under heavy strain # MATERIAL & MANUFACTURING PROCESS ARK Tarps XF Film Constructed from multiple cross-laminated layers with UV inhibitors and waterproofing embedded in the raw material. Layers are laminated in opposing directions, enhancing cross-directional strength and resistance to tearing. Other woven tarps Made by weaving polyethylene or polypropylene threads in a pattern, then coated with a thin layer of poly material for added strength. Coatings are often thin and may wear off over time. Canvas Woven from thick natural cotton or synthetic polyester fibers in a tight weave; often treated with wax or waterproofing agents to resist water and UV exposure. PVC Produced from synthetic PVC (polyvinyl chloride) layers laminated over a woven polyester scrim. The PVC is coated and heat-sealed or welded for waterproofing, though high temperatures can affect flexibility and longevity. # ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS ARK Tarps XF Film Fully recyclable as made from virgin plastic material, with a focus on UV resistance to prolong lifespan and reduce frequency of replacement. Other woven tarps Typically, non-recyclable; coatings may degrade faster, requiring more frequent replacement. Canvas Biodegradable if untreated, but typically treated canvas is less eco-friendly due to waterproofing chemicals. PVC High environmental impact from PVC production; often non-recyclable and may release chemicals upon disposal. What are ultrasonically Welded EyeletsWhat are Ultrasonically Welded Eyelets?Our eyelets are ultrasonically welded onto the tarp between a strong material making them extra powerful.NEXT VIDEOThe eyelet differenceThe Eyelet DifferenceHere we show you the difference between an ARK ultrasonically welded eyelet and a woven tarp eyeletNEXT VIDEOEyelet strength testEyelet Strength TestSee our eyelets put through a strength test.NEXT VIDEOXF film waterproofingThe XF Film WaterproofingTake a look at how the waterproofing treatment is different on an ARK XF film tarp and a standard woven tarpNEXT VIDEOThe Tarp ComparisonSide by Side Tarp ComparisonTake a closer look at the differences between the material of an XF film tarp and a woven tarpNEXT VIDEO Medium Duty Tarp Applications ARK Medium Duty Tarp is an all-purpose Tarp suitable for: Outdoor use Car & Caravan covers Camping Ground sheets Any General Purpose Cover Tips & Tricks We don’t recommend using the Medium Duty Tarp as a suspended cover. If you do choose to use it, we highly recommend the following: Ensure that all the eyelets are secured to distribute the load on the tarp evenly Rope is applied across the top of the tarp to prevent the tarp from becoming a parachute against the wind. In doing so tie a rope to every eyelet, passing it over the tarpaulin to the opposite eyelet tying the rope slightly shorter than the tarpaulin at that eyelet Allow for water to run off from the tarp and not pool in the middle. The water will not cause any leaks, but the pooling will add extra weight and strain to the eyelets. Once the tarp has been set up, you can pour some water over it to ensure that there is enough slope provided for the water to run off Note – We recommend our stronger grade tarps with stronger eyelets where the tarp is to be used as a suspended roof shelter or where strong pressure will be applied to the corners and side eyelets. The tarpaulin should be roped over to avoid the “parachute effect”. The performance of each tarp varies in accordance with the use and type of install.