A lot of people have seasonal vehicles or live in an area where weather is an issue. Some people have quite a bit of money and material that is more costly like PVC is not an issue, but some people may have less money on hand and may be looking for cheaper yet effective ways to cover their vehicles. Poly tarps can be used for truck covers or covering a load that you may be transporting with your truck. Poly tarps have been known to be used for another reason which is covering a nice showcar. Now, someone as I said before with the right amount of money would purchase a certain type of cloth for their showcar, but some with a classy 64' Impala might just want an Old fashioned poly tarp that won't scuff their paint. Poly tarps are also used in construction, boating, camping, and for landscaping purposes.

Poly tarps are cheaper when browsing poly tarps it is like shopping at a discount compared to when purchasing other materials. Poly tarps are becoming more and more popular because they are environmentally friendly, created out of low density incredible polyethylene and laminated on both sides. This is a material for covering trucks or any other item that is reliable, it is completely waterproof, tuff and tear resistant against most level two tears. Poly tarps are easy to maneuver and can be applied in an easy manner no matter what the conditions. 

If you are looking for a good deal on a lightweight tarp many online tarp vendors can help you ease your mind. On the website you will find great Poly tarps that are shrink proof 100%, rot proof 100%, flexible to different temperatures, and also UV protected. For the best results tie down your poly tarp when it is in use. This will guarantee that your tarp lasts a long time and that your item is protected. The standard tarp size is 9". The poly tarps start at 4' x6' and cost $1.21.

Overall using poly tarps for truck covers is more cost effective and you do not loose any protection value. Poly tarps will not alter your item in any way such as being too heavy or rugged. A poly tarp can be used on the fly, say a huge storm hits and you have no way to cover some furniture you have in the back of your pick-up, I bet then you'd wish you had a Poly tarp.