Southern Tarps

Southern Tarps One of the largest manufacturers & suppliers of tarpaulins in Australia. Specialising in high quality

Southern Tarps has grown into one of the largest suppliers of Tarpaulins in Australia. Our huge inventory allows us to service overseas Aid agencies, State Emergency Services, Building & Construction industries, Mining & Agriculture as well as the Transport industry, to name a few. We offer a complete range of Tarpaulins to suit all applications from Lightweight Poly up to Truck strength PVC & Canvas.

Ever bought a tarp, got it home, and realised it's just… not quite right? 😅Too wide. Too short. The wrong shape entirely...
25/07/2026

Ever bought a tarp, got it home, and realised it's just… not quite right? 😅

Too wide. Too short. The wrong shape entirely. So you fold it, tuck it, weigh it down with whatever's nearby and hope for the best.

There's a better way. 👇

Custom-made tarps are more accessible — and more affordable — than most people think. Any size, any shape, any material. Made to fit exactly what you're covering, with eyelets and attachment points exactly where you need them.

No folding. No gaps. No replacing it again next season. Just a tarp that actually does the job. 💪

Learn More: southerntarps.com.au/when-the-tarp-just-doesnt-fit-a-practical-guide-to-custom-made-tarps

We make tarps and covers to order in canvas, PVC, poly, mesh and shade cloth — delivered anywhere in Australia. 🇦🇺

When the kids go inside or home for the night and the sandpit is left uncovered, it doesn't stay empty. 😬It becomes an o...
13/05/2026

When the kids go inside or home for the night and the sandpit is left uncovered, it doesn't stay empty. 😬

It becomes an open invitation to every cat, possum, insect, and opportunistic visitor in the neighbourhood.

And what they leave behind isn't just unpleasant. 🐱

🦠 Cat faeces can carry Toxoplasma gondii — a parasite that can cause serious illness, particularly in young children and pregnant women.

🐾 Possums can introduce leptospirosis through their urine — a bacterial infection with potentially serious complications.

🪱 Toxocara roundworm eggs — shed in dog and cat faeces — can survive in sand for years.

🐜 Insects, ants, and flies are drawn to any organic matter in the sand — and can establish nests or transfer bacteria between surfaces.

💧 Uncovered sand also accumulates leaves, debris, and moisture — creating conditions for mould growth and that unmistakable smell of a neglected sandpit after rain.

The good news? The fix is simple. ✅

A quality mesh sandpit cover — properly fitted, easy to put on and take off — blocks animals and debris while letting the sand breathe. No pooling moisture. No mould. Just clean sand, ready for play every morning. 🏖️

Learn More: southerntarps.com.au/whats-really-getting-into-your-sandpit-overnight-and-why-you-should-care

Because the sandpit should be the best part of the backyard — not a health risk hiding in plain sight. 💪

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Every minute a driver spends wrestling with a manual tarp is a minute the truck isn't moving. ⏱️ In a commercial operati...
01/05/2026

Every minute a driver spends wrestling with a manual tarp is a minute the truck isn't moving. ⏱️ In a commercial operation, that adds up fast — and that's before you factor in the OH&S risk of working at height on a loaded trailer, the cost of replacing worn-out tarps, and the compliance pressure of getting load containment right every single time. 😤

A retractable tarping system changes all of that. 🚛💨

Our single and twin cable systems — available in PVC and mesh — replace the whole manual process with a smooth, mechanical operation that takes seconds. Cover the load. Hit the road. Done. 🙌

Here's what our commercial customers tell us they gain:

⏱️ Time back on every single load — across an entire fleet, that's significant.
🦺 A major reduction in working-at-height risk for drivers.
📋 Consistent, reliable load containment that meets compliance requirements.
💪 Longer tarp life — because a tarp that's handled properly lasts longer.
🔧 Easy to maintain, with full spare parts availability.
💰 A system that genuinely pays for itself over time.

Available as complete DIY kits — single or twin cable, PVC or mesh — designed to suit a wide range of trailer types and ready to install without specialist fabrication. 🛠️

If you're running a tipper fleet, skip trucks, construction transport, Ag machinery, or civil and mining haulage, this is the upgrade that pays for itself. 👊

Learn More: southerntarps.com.au/stop-wasting-time-tying-down-tarps

Explore the full range or give our team a call — we'll help you work out which system suits your setup.

1300 550 788 | southerntarps.com.au

There's a moment on almost every building fit-out or large apartment move where someone winces. 😬A trolley clips the lif...
24/04/2026

There's a moment on almost every building fit-out or large apartment move where someone winces. 😬

A trolley clips the lift wall. A piece of equipment catches the door frame. Someone leans a sheet of material against the stainless steel panel without thinking. 😤

The damage is instant. The repair bill is not small. And the frustrating part? Entirely preventable. 💸

Lift curtains are one of those products that don't get much attention — until something goes wrong without them. 🙈

Here's what a proper set of lift curtains actually does: 👇

🛡️ A padded, non-abrasive underlay sits against the lift interior — protecting brushed stainless steel, glass panels, and powder-coated surfaces from scratches, dents, and scuffs.

💪 A tough outer face — canvas, PVC, or fire-rated cotton depending on the application — takes the knocks so the lift doesn't have to.

🔒 Adjustable hooks and purpose-built control panel cutouts mean the curtains stay in place and cover every vulnerable surface throughout the job.

📐 Custom sizes are available for non-standard lifts — unusual dimensions, through-lift configurations, unique rail systems. If it's not standard, we build it to fit.

Done properly, a lift interior behind a quality curtain set comes through a multi-week fit-out looking exactly the same as it did on day one. ✅

Done poorly — or not at all — it becomes a negotiation about who pays for the damage. 🤦

Learn More: southerntarps.com.au/why-lift-curtains-are-an-unsung-hero

The most expensive lift curtain is the one you didn't use. 👆

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Most people don't think much about a bag — until the gear inside it gets damaged. 🛡️A hard knock during transport. Moist...
16/04/2026

Most people don't think much about a bag — until the gear inside it gets damaged. 🛡️

A hard knock during transport. Moisture from condensation. Fine dust working its way into components that cost hundreds of dollars to replace. By the time you're thinking about protection, it's often already too late. 😬

That's the reality for anyone managing high-value, sensitive equipment in industrial, commercial, or defence-adjacent operations. The gear itself gets all the attention. The bag? Usually an afterthought.

Here's what a properly built custom specialty bag actually does: 👇

🟦 Padding — not just foam in a bag. Nothing shifts. Every surface that matters is supported.

📐 Internal dividers — components that can move around inside a bag and contact each other are components that will eventually be damaged. Custom divider systems mean every piece has its place — and stays there.

🔒 Closures — heavy-duty industrial-grade zips, quick-release buckles, sealed zipper tracks. The closure is where protection holds or fails. It deserves more attention than it usually gets.

💧 Dust and moisture protection — welded seams, heavy-duty PVC or treated canvas, internal linings specified for the sensitivity of the gear inside. Australian field conditions are not forgiving. The bag needs to be.

Learn More: southerntarps.com.au/why-custom-bags-are-the-smartest-investment-you-can-make-for-sensitive-equipment

We can design and manufacture a bag that's built exactly for the job — right dimensions, right materials, right closure, right protection. ✅

1300 550 788 | southerntarps.com.au

Ever bought a tarp that was *almost* the right size? Or spent 20 minutes trying to rig tie-downs because the eyelets wer...
10/04/2026

Ever bought a tarp that was *almost* the right size? Or spent 20 minutes trying to rig tie-downs because the eyelets weren't where you needed them?

There's a better way. 🙌

Our custom canvas tarps are made to order — built specifically for you, not pulled off a shelf and hoped for the best. Here's what that actually means:

📐 YOUR size. Not the nearest standard size. Your exact dimensions, so the tarp covers what it needs to cover and secures the way it's supposed to.

🔩 YOUR eyelet placement. Eyelets positioned where your anchor points actually are — so the tarp sits flat, tensions evenly, and doesn't wear itself out fighting against a bad setup.

🪢 ROPE TRACKS if you want them. Thread one rope through the hem and tension the whole perimeter in one go. No fussing with individual tie-downs at every eyelet.

💪 STRONG 535gsm Australian-made tear-stop canvas. Breathable, 100% waterproof, rot and mildew resistant, with a 50+ UV rating. The same build quality and materials we supply to the Australian Government.

A tarp that fits properly, secures cleanly, and is built from the right material doesn't just do a better job — it lasts longer and costs you less over time.

Learn More: southerntarps.com.au/custom-made-canvas-tarps

Stop making a standard tarp work for a non-standard problem.

1300 550 788 | southerntarps.com.au

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Alexandria, NSW
2015

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