Polyethylene is the most flexible and preferred plastic all across the
globe. Various category of polyethylene is used for a wide variety of
applications. Apart from being popularly used in manufacturing process
of Tents, it is also employed in the production of, freezer bags,
children's toys, grocery bags, wire and cable insulation etc. However,
in many parts of the world it is best acknowledged as the material,
which is customarily used for tarpaulins, which are ordinarily known as "blue sheets".Polyethylene can be perfectly defined as a waterproof material, which is crevice and perforation resistant. These two attributes of Polyethylene brand it as the most tough and accepted material for fabrication of a high-quality tent. These tents are weightless and rip-stop with superb deterioration, moisture and blotch defiant properties. This makes polyethylene an exceptional option for a number of uses over other tent fabrics.
Until the discovery of this material as tent fabric, traditional cabin or wall tents were usually made from a polyester/cotton blend or even waterproof poplin. However these tents have not only exceeded the advantages this traditional tent had, but also offers numerous other benefits.
Other advantages that make polyethylene the most appropriate for fabrications of tents are:
- It is a material that can be woven into widths of up to 160".
- Polyethylene is deterioration-resistance, strong and long lasting.
- It keeps one arid and safeguarded from severe weather conditions.
- The material should not be inferior, as cheaper fabrics do not permit enough air to flow throughout the tent.
- The bottom surface of the tent should also be made of polyethylene.
- The ventilators and door screen should also be constructed of a finely blended polyethylene in order to keep out the debris and bugs but consenting air to flow through the camping tent when required.
- The fabric should be treated to make it mildew resistant and fire retardant.
