Abstract

Use of coated fabrics in manufacture of protective covers, storage systems, agriculture coverings and pond linings has a long history. The products mainly categorized as PVC coated fabrics, PU coated fabrics, acrylic polymer coated fabric, wax coated fabrics (canvas) and rubber-coated fabrics. The common usage of coated fabrics are for example (i) Tarpaulins (ii) Vehicle covers or truck tarpaulins (iii) Tents (iv) Agriculture coverings and fumigation sheets (v) Awnings (vi) Canopies, Tents, Covers etc. In all the types of coated fabrics, fabric component impart desired mechanical property, i.e. breaking strength, tearing strength, bursting strength, dimensional stability etc. The future is poised for domination of thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) in engineering polymer applications.

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