Shelter-Rite® Truck Tarps

5 Step Innovation Process:

Idea Generation

For new ideas, Seaman Corporation uses a vast network of resources.

Market Research

As soon as possible we get out into the marketplace and meet with prospective customers.

Product Development

Innovation requires a lot of trial and error. We collaborate with suppliers and constantly screen new raw materials, testing them in our laboratory.

Prototyping

Once we have developed a prototype of the new product, we get a sample to our customers.

Product Launch

Our innovation team works closely with our marketing team to create educational tools for the sales team.

High Performance Coated Fabric

Shelter-Rite® coated fabrics protect assets through superior design, engineering and manufacturing.

With a proven track record of over 60 years, the end user can expect:

Superior Abrasion
Excellent Wing Whip Resistance
Long-term Weather Stability
Technical Support

With two manufacturing facilities in the U.S.A., we offer a broad product line that can be customized to your specific tarpaulin needs.

Weight
Color
Width
Low Temperature (-60°F)

Base Cloth (nylon, polyester)
Flame Resistance
Ease of Fabrication
On-site Product Support

Product Options

Seaman Corporation’s Shelter-Rite fabrics offer the broadest range of performance options in the industry. Choose from our light but durable 10 ounce fabrics, or our heavy-duty 22 ounce styles. All styles come in polyester or nylon and all deliver high performance results. Choose from the following list to receive technical product data for each of our Shelter-Rite truck tarp styles. This data is provided to assist you in deciding which material is right for your needs.

22 oz. Polyester	22 oz. Nylon
18 oz. Polyester	18 oz. Nylon
14 oz. Polyester	14 oz. Nylon
10 oz. Polyester	10 oz. Nylon
7 oz. Polyester	MSDS

*As about our other fabric offerings

Retractable Truck Tarp Fabric

The retractable tarp is a derivative of over 65 years of innovation and manufacturing technology of architectural and tarpaulin fabrics. Shelter-Rite's flexible composite utilizes the latest fabric chemistry to provide outstanding performance.

Custom colors
Printable surface
Superior cleanability
Cold flexibility at extreme temperatures
Excellent weldability to ensure seam strength
Handling Ease

Spec Sheet 3818 GALTC

Spec Sheet 5818 GALTC

Gallery (click to enlarge)

Shelter-Rite Truck Tarp

Resources

Shelter-Rite® Retractable Truck Tarp (pdf)

The February 2017 issue of Specialty Fabrics Review magazine featured an article about increasing demands for truck covers and tarps that offer weather protection and driver convenience. “More Than Covered”, by Maura Keller takes a closer look at the manufacturers and specialty fabric suppliers in this growing industry. The article highlights products from several manufacturers. Learn more.