Tarps usually come in three different materials: polyethylene, vinyl and canvas. While the first two materials offer better, more effective waterproof protection, many swear by canvas tarps for a wide variety of reasons:

• Outdoors enthusiasts such as hunters, campers and other adventurers prefer canvas for its durability and strength. It's easy to build a makeshift canopy tent with a canvas tarp.
• Gardeners and landscapers prefer canvas tarps for offering protection that can breathe by offering a small bit of ventilation.
• Painters prefer canvas covers for their ability to catch and absorb spills.
• Construction workers choose canvas covers for equipment and building materials because they can resist tears and punctures. Their heavier weight won't get blown around in the wind.
• Truck owners rely on canvas tarps to secure loads - especially loose material that requires a tight-fitting tarp for proper transportation.
• Homeowners or business owners seeking a tarp that offers a more matte appearance that doesn't catch the light appreciate the look and feel of canvas tarps.

Versatile and affordable, canvas tarps offer excellent protection in a variety of settings. The heavyweight woven tarps are made in the United States using military-grade materials and durable metal grommets, resulting in tarps that are strong enough to stand up to even the toughest situations. Order a canvas tarp to use outdoors, at a construction site, while painting or even as a temporary floor covering. With double-reinforced stitching, metal grommets and D-rings on select styles, you simply can't go wrong with a canvas tarp.

Durable Materials

All of the canvas tarps sold at Canopies and Tarps are made from either 100% cotton duck fabric or 100% polyester. The military-grade tarps are made exclusively in the United States for quality you can depend on and include built-in grommets that are reinforced to help prevent tears or failure. Our tarps are made to order, ensuring that you always get exactly what you're expecting. Please note that sizes listed are the cut size. The finished size of the canvas cover is typically 4 to 6 inches smaller because of hems and edging.

Waterproof Finishes

In addition to being incredibly strong and durable, our heavy-duty canvas tarps are also waterproof. Cotton duck tarps are waterproofed using a traditional method that involves coating the material with a layer of paraffin wax. The wax is evenly applied to the surface of the material, creating a complete seal and making the fabric impermeable to water. This sealing process allows the tarps to become waterproofed. Cover expensive equipment, furniture and more without worry about whether it's being stored indoors or out. You can even use the tarps to create a covered workspace without worrying about the weather. Because the canvas material is treated with wax, water will bead up and run right off the surface, preventing the material from becoming waterlogged and making sure anything that's under the canvas canopy stays bone dry.

Polyester canvas tarps are also waterproof. This is achieved by treating the tarps with a silicone-based material that seals the fabric and prevents water from being able to penetrate it. As an added bonus, the silicone-treated canopies are also resistant to mildew. Polyester canvas tarps are extremely durable and are best suited for major outdoor projects like roofing or covering boats or seasonal vehicles that are stored outdoors.

Canvas covers are the ideal choice when you need strength, durability and water protection. Canopies and Tarps offers a large selection of canvas tarps for sale in sizes ranging from 5' x 7' to 100' x 100'. All tarps are made to order, so please allow 15 to 20 business days before shipping. Our tarps are available in a full range of colors including popular options like green, blue and natural. All tarps include spur tooth grommets spaced around the perimeter, and finished tarp sizes are 4 to 6 inches smaller than the listed size to accommodate the necessary hems required for the grommets.

What kind of needs do you have for a canvas tarp? Our tarp experts are ready and waiting to help. For questions about a particular tarp or for help finding the right canvas tarp for your needs, please give our expert service team a call at 1-877-811-3911 and they'll be happy to assist you.