Tarpaulins are used to protect machinery, pallets and building materials from rain, sunlight and other environmental conditions. Purchasing a tarp requires analyzing the specifications that are important to the application. Properties include water resistance, strength, corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance and various properties.
1. Waterproof. Different tarps offer varying degrees of protection, from little resistance to complete waterproofing.
2. Strength. is the ability of the tarp to hold together when under force. The strength of the tarp will vary depending on the material and weave design.
3. Corrosion resistance. Determines the ability of the tarpaulin to resist corrosion from ultraviolet rays and foreign substances.
4. Wear resistance. Is the tarp's resistance to tearing and splitting at points and sharp edges.

When purchasing a tarp, one should understand the size and area requirements in order to provide the necessary coverage for the application. A tarp is a large piece of material that is strong, flexible, water-repellent, or water-repellent, and plastic tarps are sometimes used as building materials in Native North American communities.

Tarpaulins are also used in advertising printing, especially for billboards. Perforated tarpaulins are often used for medium and large advertising, or for protection on scaffolding. The purpose of the perforations is to reduce the vulnerability to wind.