I. Material construction difference:
PVC tarp is made of PVC coated polyester fabrics; it is 3-ply composition: 2 layers of PVC coated onto 100% polyester fabrics. 
Poly Tarps is made from HDPE and LDPE material which is an eco-friendly material that is waterproof and Anti-UV.
II. Production Process
PVC knife coated tarpaulin material is produced in a knife coating machine,
PE tarps are produced in woven machine
III. Strength
PVC fabrics tearing and peeling strength depends on the polyester fabrics used to make the tarpaulin. DERFLEX PVC construction tarps tearing strength can reach as high as 6500N/5cm
PE tarpaulin rolls strength is based on the HDPE stripes weight
IV. Waterproofing and blockout
PVC Cover Fabric can be 100% waterproofing and blockout, while Polyethylene Tarps are mostly used for short time outdoor covering application, it does not have the specific requirement.
V. Eco-friendly
PVC tarpaulin materialis non-degradable while PE tarp material is degradable
VI. Weight
Regular PVC tarpaulin is a heavy weight material which meet 600gsm – 1000gsm, it can be made in range 240gsm-1300gsm using different fabric and PVC.
PE stripe tarpaulin is produced in light weight 90gsm - 230gsm
VII. Applications
PVC coated fabricis widely used for outdoor covering, weighing, storage bag, fence and tents
Polyethylene tarps can be used for so many applications the list is virtually inexhaustible. Homeowner uses range from covering woodpiles, barbecues, lawn equipment and boats; to camping uses like providing clean ground cover, a shade canopy or tent fly.
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