Targeting tarpaulin—a product widely used in critical fields such as logistics and warehousing, construction engineering, agricultural livestock, and outdoor emergency response. Fundchem has launched a new generation of high-efficiency, multifunctional anti-ultraviolet masterbatch solutions. These innovative products directly address industry pain points such as the susceptibility of traditional tarpaulins to aging, brittleness, and short lifespans, driving the entire tarpaulin industry toward a transformation characterized by high performance, extended durability, and enhanced reliability.
As a core material for outdoor shelter and protection, tarpaulin is chronically exposed to the harshest natural environments.It must simultaneously resist:
(1)UV Radiation: Causes polymer chain breakage in coatings or base fabric, leading to surface chalking, fading, and loss of strength.
(2)High Temperature and Oxygen Aging: Accelerates material oxidation, making it harden and become brittle.
(3)Moisture and Hydrolysis:Particularly damaging to materials like certain polyesters, disrupting molecular structure.
(4)Temperature Fluctuations: Induces surface cracking and coating delamination.
![]()
Traditional tarpaulins often exhibit significant performance degradation after one or two seasons of sun and rain exposure, affecting their usability and leading to frequent replacements, resulting in additional costs and resource waste.Core Technology: A "Protective Armor" Tailor-Made for Tarpaulins.The new generation of anti-aging masterbatches is a "systematic solution" to address these complex challenges.
They are not single-function additives, but rather, through scientific formulation, integrate multiple protective mechanisms into one:
(1)UV Protection System: It employs a synergistic interaction between high-efficiency UV absorbers and hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS). The UV absorbers function like "sunscreen," absorbing and converting harmful light energy, while the HALS act as "free radical scavengers," effectively interrupting the chain reaction of photo-oxidative degradation, thereby providing durable and in-depth protection.
(2)Synergistic Enhancement Technology: Through unique formulation design and surface treatment processes, it ensures the perfect dispersion and compatibility of various functional components in common tarpaulin base materials such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), or PVC, achieving a "1+1>2" synergistic protective effect and preventing protection failure due to additive migration.
(3)Customization Capabilities: Masterbatch formulations can be adjusted to focus on different regional climates and usage scenarios, achieving precise protection.
(4)Application Effectiveness: The transformation from "consumable" to "durable asset".
Tarpaulins produced using high-performance anti-aging masterbatches have demonstrated significant advantages:
(1) Doubled Lifespan: Under equivalent conditions, their effective outdoor service life can be extended by 2 to 4 times compared to ordinary tarpaulins, substantially reducing the total cost of ownership and replacement frequency for customers.
(2) Long-lasting Performance: They maintain excellent tensile strength, tear resistance, and waterproof properties over the long term, with good color retention and an appearance that remains as good as new.
(3) Enhanced Reliability: The risk of goods getting wet or equipment being damaged due to sudden aging and tearing of tarpaulins is reduced, thereby improving operational security in logistics, warehousing, construction, and other activities.
(4) Environmental Benefits: Longer-lasting products align with the principles of the circular economy and sustainable development, reducing the generation of plastic waste.
Industry Response:
Several large tarpaulin manufacturers have begun mass production and adoption of the new generation of anti-aging masterbatch. A technical director of a well-known tarpaulin manufacturer stated, "The introduction of this high-performance masterbatch has significantly enhanced the competitiveness of our products. Customer feedback indicates that even in areas prone to extreme weather, our tarpaulins maintain stable performance, which has earned us market reputation and repeat orders."
Please fill in this form and we'll get back to you ASAP