When working with heavy-duty PVC fabrics, width matters more than many people realise. For fabricators producing large covers, canopies and industrial protection solutions, standard roll widths often mean one thing: extra joins.

And extra joins mean extra time, extra labour, and more potential weak points in the finished product.

That’s why the introduction of Protarp’s 320 cm roll width is such a significant development. As the first 680 gsm plain weave in the Ricky range to offer this width, Protarp is changing how large-scale projects can be fabricated — and how they look when finished.

 

Fewer Joins, Cleaner Results

The most immediate benefit of a wider roll is obvious: fewer welds and seams. Larger panels can be cut in single pieces rather than being joined together, creating a smoother, more professional finish.

For customers, this means a tarp or cover that looks cleaner and more refined. For fabricators, it means less time spent welding, aligning and reinforcing joins.

 

Faster Fabrication in the Workshop

Handling large pieces of fabric is always part of the job, but when you can cut wider sections in one piece, the entire fabrication process becomes more efficient.

Less measuring. Less welding. Less handling.

That translates directly into time saved on every job, especially on larger applications where multiple joins would normally be required.

 

Perfect for Large-Scale Applications

Protarp’s 320 cm width makes it ideal for projects such as:

  • Large equipment covers
  • Industrial canopies
  • Oversized custom fabrication work

These are the types of jobs where traditional widths create unnecessary complexity. Protarp simplifies them.

 

Better Material Yield, Less Waste

Wider rolls also allow for smarter pattern planning. Fabricators can optimise cuts, reduce offcuts and improve material efficiency across large projects.

Less waste doesn’t just help the bottom line — it also makes the entire job more streamlined from start to finish.

 

A First for Ricky’s 680 gsm Plain Weave Range

As the first 680 gsm plain weave in the Ricky range to offer a 320 cm roll width, Protarp sets a new benchmark for what fabricators can expect from heavy-duty PVC fabrics.

It’s not just about strength and durability — it’s about making fabrication easier, faster and more efficient while producing better-looking, longer-lasting results.