PE tarpaulin and PVC tarpaulin are two common tarpaulin materials, and they have some differences in usage, performance and characteristics.

1. Material composition:

    PE tarpaulin: PE stands for polyethylene and is a synthetic plastic material with good water resistance and durability. PE tarpaulin is usually woven from polyethylene fibers, which is light and soft.

    PVC tarpaulin: PVC stands for polyvinyl chloride, which is also a synthetic plastic material. PVC tarpaulin is made of polyvinyl chloride coating on polyester fiber or polyester woven fabric, which has strong wear resistance and weather resistance.

2. Durability and weather resistance:

    PE tarpaulin: Although PE tarpaulin is relatively light, its durability and weather resistance may be poor, and it is easily affected by sunlight, rain and climate change, and is suitable for some short-term or temporary application scenarios.

    PVC Tarpaulins: PVC tarpaulins are generally more durable and weather-resistant than PE tarpaulins, better able to withstand UV rays, rain, and other harsh environmental elements, so they are suitable for long-term use for external covering and protection.

3. Waterproof performance:

    PE tarpaulin: PE tarpaulin usually has good waterproof performance and is suitable for short-term rainproof, sunshade and other purposes.

    PVC tarpaulin: PVC tarpaulin has better waterproof performance and can be used for long-term outdoor covering, such as tents, carports, truck tarpaulins, etc.

4. Transparency and color selection:

    PE tarpaulin: PE tarpaulin is generally relatively opaque, with low light transmission, and the common colors are blue and green.

    PVC tarpaulin: PVC tarpaulin can be made into translucent or transparent material, which is suitable for some applications that require light transmission, and there are more color choices.

To sum up, choosing PE tarpaulin or PVC tarpaulin depends on your specific needs. If you need durable, weather-resistant covering material, PVC tarpaulin may be more suitable; if you only need temporary shelter or short-term use, PE tarpaulin can also be considered. Before purchasing, it is best to know your application and environmental conditions so that you can choose the most suitable tarpaulin material.