There are several benefits to using PVC tarpaulin. It is lightweight, extremely waterproof, and breathable, which make it an excellent choice for a variety of uses. It can be used to protect vehicles, trailers, and boats from bad weather. The material is also durable and long-lasting, which makes it an excellent choice for outdoor sports events. The main advantage to PVC tarpaulin is its cost effectiveness.

While PVC tarpaulin sheets are very durable, they begin to lose their waterproofing properties over time. They can also begin leaking at seams and poorly attached grommets. The market is crowded and established players are competing to take a significant share. One Vietnamese factory, Tu Phuong Tarpaulin, exports PVC tarpaulin sheets to China, India, Myanmar, and Pakistan. While these countries are considered relatively new to the global economy, the demand for PVC tarpaulin sheets is huge.

The thickness of PVC tarpaulin varies based on its purpose. There are PVC coated tarps that are 10-12 mils thick. They are also available in vinyl laminated tarpaulins, which are 14 to 40-mil thick. They are the thickest tarps on the market, but are still lightweight and appropriate for low-intensity applications.