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Smart Shoppers Buying Guide for Tarps

There are many different types of tarps to be considered. This information would help break down the materials in detail and popular uses to help find you the right tarp. Some of the simple terminology you need to know about tarps Mil = Thickness of the tarps materials. The thickness of materials starting from 5 Mil up to about 48 Mil thick. Within a higher Mil number, it results in better strength. Oz (Ounces) = Weight of the tarps per yard. In canvas, Ounces based on before and after treatment.  Grommets = eyelet placed in a hole, typically every 2 feet apart or 18" inches. Reinforced = Tri-angle kinda shape of the plastic piece that placed on the corners of the tarp to add strength. Finished Size = Exact size of the tarps made Cut Size = The size of the tarps that are approximately 6" or 3% smaller than the listed size. Most tarps are standard cut sizes after the edge of the tarps are folded and hemmed. Due to this process causes the size of the tarp to...