The Hunt For Blue Poly Tarps: The Right Size, At The Right Price

Finding blue poly tarps online is a fairly easy task. But searching for a specific size among hundreds of pages on a merchant site can be tedious. Who has the right tarp, in the right size, at the best price ? And although blue and green poly tarps are the most common and least expensive, they are not all made the same.

There are some very good tarp suppliers, but for most of them, inexpensive blue poly tarps are not a specialty. So they are usually relegated to the deeper pages of the 'online catalog'. Now you, the shopper, have to spend another several minutes searching for the right type and size.

Blue Poly Tarps: Sizes and Availability

The following 'size-finder' chart should help you save some time (and money). It gives you a quick reference to sizes provided by four of the poly tarp suppliers we recommend.

Find your size, then click on the listed supplier below. Note that the bolded "Y" represents the best price for the size and quality.

*Poly Tarps*	Nor Tool	Gempler	Global	TRice
5x7	Y
6x8	Y	Y
6x24	Y
8x10	Y	Y	Y
8x32	Y
10x12	Y		Y	Y
10x16				Y
10x18		Y
10x20				Y
12x14				Y
12x16	Y		Y	Y
12x20	Y		Y	Y
16x20	Y	Y		Y
15x30			Y
18x24		Y		Y
20x20		Y		Y
20x30	Y	Y	Y	Y
20x40		Y		Y
30x40	Y			Y
24x36				Y
24x40				Y
30x50	Y	Y		Y
30x60	Y			Y
40x50				Y
40x60		Y		Y
50x50				Y
50x100				Y

Northern Tool (Nor Tool)

These are high quality blue poly tarps, using a 9x9 weave of nylon chords, laminated on both sides with polyethylene. They have the best prices for small sizes.

In addition to blue, you'll also find polyethylene in camouflage and silver. Search for "poly tarps" on their site, and you'll find the size you need.

Gempler's (Gempler)

These heavy-duty green tarps are more expensive, but are also much heavier and stronger than the others. They are a hefty 10 mil in thickness, with 1000 denier thread, vs the usual 5-6 mil and 700-800 denier.

If you're looking for the strongest polyethylene tarp, and are willing to pay a bit more, do a search on their site for "tarps". They also have a great selection of extra-durable silver tarps.

Global Industrial (Global)

Each size has a choice of fabric. The standard 5-6 mil blue poly uses a standard 8x8 weave and 800 denier thread.

The heavy-duty 9-10 mil green tarps are extra tough, with a 10x10 weave and 1000 denier thread. Hems are heat sealed and reinforced with rope.

TA Rice

This small manufacturer makes blue polyethylene tarps with an 10x8 weave and 900 denier thread. And because they offer free shipping on all orders, they have some of the lowest prices we've seen, especially on the larger sizes.

It's not the prettiest site, but we've checked out the goods - there are no cutting corners on quality.

More On Tarps

Don't see the size you need ? Most likely we can make a custom tarp to do what you need. Just with your size and material specifications, and we'll find a source and get you a quote pronto !

For More Information:
Specialty Tarps: A quick look at lumber, drain, coil, and machine tarps.
Canvas tarpaulins: Another helpful availability chart - this one for canvas.
Poly Tarps: Learn more about the characteristics of polyethylene material.
Tarps & The Environment: A view on how tarps can protect the environment.
Leak Diverters: Specially made for ceiling leaks.
Mesh Tarps: The choice when you need airflow and modest shade, and where water proofing is not required.
Canvas Tarps: A stronger and flame retardant alternative to blue poly tarps.