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Lightweight Tarps

Lightweight 10–15 oz vinyl and parachute tarps that are easier to lift and fold.

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About Lightweight Tarps

Lightweight flatbed tarps use lighter 10–15 oz vinyl, combination fabric or parachute material to cut the weight a driver has to haul onto a load. They cover the same lumber, steel and machinery shapes as heavy-duty tarps and are ideal for regional drivers who tarp multiple times a day.

  • Lumber, steel, coil and machinery styles
  • Lighter vinyl and parachute fabric options
  • Reduces strain and tarping time
  • Same D-ring layouts as heavy-duty tarps

How to choose lightweight tarps

  1. When to go light. If you tarp daily or work alone, a lightweight tarp pays off; for sharp, abrasive freight keep a heavy-duty tarp on hand.

Lightweight Tarps FAQ

How much lighter is a lightweight lumber tarp?

A lightweight 24' × 27' lumber tarp can weigh 30–60 lbs less than an 18 oz heavy-duty version, depending on fabric.

Is a lightweight tarp strong enough?

For most freight, yes. Use edge protectors on sharp loads and keep it strapped tight to avoid wind wear.

What fabric weights count as lightweight?

Generally anything under 18 oz — commonly 10 oz, 14 oz and 15 oz vinyl, combo 18/14 oz tarps, and parachute fabric.

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