PVC Coated Fabric for Hay Storage Tarps

Introduction

Hay is the main feed for livestock. To ensure that livestock can enjoy high-quality hay even in winter, farmers usually dry the grass harvested in summer and then roll it into huge grass rolls for storage. Giant hay rolls piled up outdoors always need to deal with the erosion of rain and snow. If there is no professional hay tarpaulin, the haystack will face problems such as dampness, mold and nutrient loss. Professional hay storage tarpaulin made of PVC coated fabric is a good choice.

Anti-UV PVC fabric has extremely strong weather resistance

The main body of the hay tarpaulin is PVC-coated tarpaulin. By adding UV stabilizers, the tarpaulin can withstand over 2,000 hours of ultraviolet radiation, preventing it from becoming brittle and cracking. In addition, this material is also highly adaptable to the complex environment of the farm, such as erosion by acids, alkalis, salt spray and fertilizer residues. Actual cases show that in the application of farms in the Midwestern part of North America, the service life of high-quality PVC tarpaulins is more than three times that of conventional PE tarpaulins.

The PVC coating offers ultimate protection

Waterproof and moisture-proof

Zero penetration is ensured through hot-melt coating technology. The surface hydrostatic pressure value is ≥5000mm (AATCC 127 standard), and the internal humidity is maintained at ≤65% in a rainstorm environment, effectively preventing mold growth

Windproof and dustproof

On windy winter days, exposed hay is often lost due to weathering. Not only is there a loss in quality, but also a loss in nutritional value. The PVC-coated fabric has a wind resistance rating of up to level 10 and can reduce the invasion of dust by 95%.

Prevent insects and rats

PVC coated fabric features a dense structure and, in combination with anti-gnawing additives, has a barrier rate of over 98%. A study by the University of Queensland in Australia has confirmed that alfalfa hay stored with PVC tarpaulin has a 23.6% higher crude protein retention rate after six months compared to the ordinary covering method.

Flame retardant treatment is helpful for fire prevention

The most notable aspect of storing hay is fire prevention. The climate in winter is dry. Even a tiny spark can ignite a huge haystack. If a fire breaks out on the farm, not only will the animals have no feed to eat, but the farmer will also face huge property losses. If you cover hay bales and hay rolls with flame-retardant PVC coated fabric, you don't have to worry about the spread of fire. There is a chemical coating on the PVC fabric, which self-extinguishes when exposed to fire and the burning length will not exceed 5cm. They cannot avoid the damage caused by the fire, but they will not add fuel to the fire.

Conclusion

Hay tarps protect the haystack, and PVC coated fabric is an excellent material for hay tarp. Newstar specializes in the production of various PVC fabrics. If you would like to make hay tarpaulin with PVC coated fabric, please let us know and we would be more than happy to cooperate with you.