---
type: "fabric"
name: "PVC-Coated Fabric"
slug: "pvc-coated-fabric"
fabric_family: "laminate_coated"
construction: "laminated"
subtype: "laminated"
typical_fibers:
  - "Polyester"
  - "Cotton"
weight_gsm: "300–800 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/pvc-coated-fabric"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:23:00.80757+00:00"
---

# PVC-Coated Fabric

PVC-coated fabric is a durable, water-resistant textile made by laminating a layer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) onto a base fabric, typically polyester or cotton.

- **Fabric Family**: Laminate Coated
- **Construction**: Laminated
- **Subtype**: laminated
- **Typical Fibers**: Polyester, Cotton
- **Weight**: 300–800 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About PVC-Coated Fabric

PVC-coated fabric consists of a substrate, usually made from polyester or cotton, that is coated with a layer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). This lamination process enhances the fabric's durability, water resistance, and ease of cleaning. The resulting material is commonly used in applications requiring weather resistance, such as outdoor gear, tarps, and industrial coverings.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 60
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 40

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 5%
- **Weft Stretch**: 5%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 0.5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 2000 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 80
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 50

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Bright
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: smooth
- **Hand & Drape**: Balanced

## Performance Features

- Water Resistant
- Easy To Clean
- Tear Resistant

## Common Finishes

- Waterproofing
- UV Resistance
- Flame Retardant

## Common Applications

- Outdoor Gear
- Tarps
- Industrial Covers
- Bags
- Awnings

## Common Uses in Detail

### Tarps & Industrial Covers

Its exceptional waterproofing and tear resistance make it ideal for heavy-duty tarps and industrial covers. It reliably shields machinery, construction materials, and cargo from rain, UV exposure, and abrasion, even under prolonged outdoor conditions.

### Awnings & Outdoor Shelters

Widely used in awnings, canopies, and market stalls, this coated textile blocks rain and resists sun degradation without sagging or rotting. Its stiff yet flexible surface holds shape under wind load, making it a dependable choice for semi-permanent outdoor structures.

### Bags & Luggage

The smooth, wipe-clean surface and structural rigidity lend themselves naturally to bags, tote covers, and luggage shells. Moisture cannot penetrate the coating, protecting contents during travel or outdoor use while the base fabric provides essential strength and shape retention.

## Care Instructions

Wipe clean with a damp cloth; do not machine wash or dry clean.

- Washing Machine Symbol
- Do Not Bleach
- Do Not Tumble Dry
- Iron Low Heat

## Additional Information

PVC-coated fabrics are widely used in the outdoor industry due to their durability and water resistance. They are also used in various industrial applications where strength and weather resistance are critical.

- **Regional Names**: PVC fabric, vinyl-coated fabric
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Turkey
- **Testing Standards**: ISO 811 (Waterproofness), AATCC 22 (Water Repellency), ASTM D751 (Tensile Strength)

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton.md)
- [Polyester](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/polyester.md)

## Similar Fabrics

- [Lining Taffeta](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/lining-taffeta.md) — Laminate Coated
- [Shade Cloth](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/shade-cloth.md) — Laminate Coated
- [Bonded Fabric](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/bonded-fabric.md) — Laminate Coated
- [Conveyor Base Fabric](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/conveyor-base-fabric.md) — Laminate Coated
- [Felt-Backed Fabric](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/felt-backed-fabric.md) — Laminate Coated

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