Q. What material is tarpaulin sheet made of?

Answer

Tarpaulin sheet is made from woven polyethylene. When a low-cost, water-resistant cloth is required, polyethylene tarpaulins have also shown to be a common choice. Polyethylene tarpaulins are used by many DIY plywood sailboat builders because they are inexpensive and easy to work with. An effective sail for a small boat can be fashioned without the use of needle and thread if the right kind of sticky tape is used. Tarps made of plastic are sometimes used as a substitute for wood in indigenous North American cultures. Tarps can be sorted in a number of ways, including by material (polyethylene, canvas, vinyl, etc.).