Amazingly versatile polyvinyl chloride, also known as PVC, has been a source of innovative products for almost one hundred years. If you look under your kitchen sink or in your garage right now, you might see PVC piping. Your new dining room chairs have a tightly woven and stain-resistant upholstery, which is likely PVC fabric. It doesn’t take much searching to find durable PVC-based products in your home. So it probably isn’t surprising when you hear there are numerous outdoor applications for PVC fabric as well.
Automotive and Transport
Looking for heavy-duty accessories for your truck or trailer? Here are two PVC fabrics used in the automotive and transport industries:
B6000 and B6000 (Jumbo Rolls) by Sioen – Highly durable B6000 is used for truck side curtains, mudflaps and tarpaulins.
- UV stabilised
- Fire resistant
- Printable
- High tensile strength and durability
Dura-Cover by Wonpoong – Rip-resistant Dura-Cover is manufactured for ute and trailer covers, truck curtains and tarps.
- UV treated
- Fire retardant
- Dual-sided gloss-acrylic coating
- Available in 11 colours
Agriculture
PVC fabrics are used for producing a variety of covers for farm equipment. One example is:
B8702 Ripstop PVC by Sioen – This is a heavy-duty PVC product used to make covers for grain bins and trailers, as well as roll-over tarps.
- UV stabilised
- Fire resistant
- Rip resistant
- Dual-sided gloss acrylic lacquer
- Available in 14 colours
Sports and Leisure
Due to the versatility of PVC fabrics, you will see them used in the production of sports and camping equipment. Also, bounce castles and inflatable ball pits at amusement parks and carnivals are made of PVC materials, which will maintain strength, flexibility and durability over years of use.
NG600 PVC Fabric by Ricky Textiles – A PVC-coated polyester with a gloss finish, NG600 is used for sports equipment, tents and PVC tarps.
- Anti-fungal
- Anti-bacterial
- Single lacquered side
- Screenprint
- Available in 13 colours
Sio-Line B6501 by Sioen – This heavy-duty PVC-coated polyester is primarily used to make inflatable bouncing pillows at indoor or outdoor parks and events.
- Dual-sided gloss finish
- High tensile strength
- High flex resistance
- UV treated
CT 1000 by Wonpoong – This fabric has a matte finish and is used for inflatable bounce castles, sports equipment, tents and PVC tarps.
- Fire retardant
- UV stabilised
- Available in 12 colours
Sio-Line C7456 by Wonpoong – C7456 is a heavyweight PVC-coated fabric ideal for covers used in camping and leisure sports.
- UV stable
- Fire resistant
- Single lacquered side
- Available in five colours
Shade and Protection Structures
PVC materials allow sun and weather protection as well as long-term durability and easy care. When shopping for shade fabric, you will see many PVC-based products, including:
AK420 PVC Fabric by Wonpoong – A popular choice for strength and durability, AK420 PVC is used in marquees and covers, as well as banners and sports equipment.
- Easy to clean
- UV stable
- Fire resistant
- Available in 18 vibrant colours
Arcadia Striped Roofing by Wonpoong – If you are searching for an attractive and durable material for your caravan or RV awnings, Arcadia is a good choice. In addition to awnings, Arcadia is used for annexe roofing and walls.
- Waterproof
- UV treated
- Fire retardant
- Anti-fungal
- Easy to clean
- Acrylic-lacquered top side
- Available in two colours; graduated stripe pattern
Outdoor Décor and Signs
If you are wondering which flag and banner materials can withstand the harsh Australian climate, you can rest assured that PVC fabrics will prevent wear and tear.
BF250 Banner PVC by Wonpoong – This is a durable, lightweight fabric with a matte finish and is ideal for banners and flags.
- UV treated
- Fire retardant
- Available in six colours
NG600 PVC Fabric by Ricky Textiles – This is also an excellent material for banners. A very versatile PVC product, NG600 was mentioned previously for sports and leisure uses and as a good choice for shade structures such as tents and PVC tarps.
AK420 PVC Fabric by Wonpoong – In addition to providing shade, AK420 can also be used for banner production.
Choose PVC Fabrics
When choosing a PVC or PVC-coated fabric, you know the product will be capable of withstanding repeat heavy work and severe weather conditions. Whether you’re a farmer, trucker, camper or sports fan, there are plenty of PVC fabric products that can help you get things covered.
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