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The most common material for waterproof bags is PVC tarpaulin. And for good reason. PVC tarpaulin has a number of properties that makes it ideal for use in waterproof bags. These characteristics include being waterproof, stain resistant, anti-static, UV protection, antibacterial and mildew resistance, extreme temperature resistance, pliable and high tear strength. Let’s look at each in turn, examining why each characteristic is important for its use in waterproof bags: • Waterproof: Well obviously, being waterproof is the number one criteria for PVC tarpaulin’s use in waterproof bags. I don’t think much more explanation is required on this one. • Stain resistant: The stain resistance of PVC tarpaulin means it is easy to clean, keeping your dry bag looking newer for longer. • Anti-static: There’s nothing worse than when you have a dry bag over your shoulder and as it rubs on your bag it creates static and clings to your clothes. It gets very annoying. The anti-static properties of PVC tarpaulin ensure this does not happen when you have a waterproof bag over your shoulder. • UV protection: Waterproof bags spent a lot of time outside in the sun. As a result, they need to be resistant to the sun’s harmful UV rays to ensure the bag doesn’t melt, warp or fade. This characteristic is essential to provide your waterproof bag with a long life. • Anti-bacterial and mildew resistance: Especially important when you use your waterproof bag to stop wet things getting dry things wet. When your dry bag is sealed with wet clothes or towels inside, the potential for mould or bacteria to grow is high. That’s why you need the anti-bacterial and mildew resistant properties of PVC tarpaulin – it stops nasty things growing inside your waterproof bag. • Extreme temperature resistance: Similar to the reasons UV protection is important, waterproof bags can spend a lot of time in the sun, or conversely in the cold. The dramatic range of temperatures dry bags can be exposed to means the material they’re made of needs to be able to withstand dramatic hots and colds. • Pliable: Importantly, the material for waterproof bags must be pliable. It must be able to be easily folded over to create the seal. Similarly, it must also be able to move to accept odd shaped contents, and of course, sit comfortably on your back. If it wasn’t pliable, it would be an uncomfortable bag. The pliability of PVC tarpaulin makes it an ideal material for use in waterproof bags. • High tear strength: If the material is weak and easily torn or pierced, it won’t make for a very effective waterproof bag. The high tear strength of PVC tarpaulin means it is very resistant to tears and punctures. This means they can be treated rough without compromising the waterproof capabilities of the dry bag. With all these characteristics, it’s no wonder PVC tarpaulin is the material of choice for waterproof bags. PVC tarpaulin so perfectly suited to waterproof bags, it’s the material of choice for many brands of waterproof dry bags. About the Author Chris is the founder of WASP Bags, Australia’s newest and best brand of waterproof bags. Their unique design and construction means WASP Bags are completely waterproof and come with a lifetime 100% money back No Sting Guarantee. WASP Bags make sure that the things that should stay dry, stay dry. WASP Bags are available for purchase online through waspbags.com.au and ship nationally.
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