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Supplier Of Tent Materials in Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania

With our 40 years of experience, we have used and tested out various fabrics and have chosen to stock only the best quality tent fabrics and accessories.
 
We import tent making fabrics from the world's top manufacturers including Low & Bonar, Dickson Coatings, Serge Ferrari. 
 
We sell both retail and wholesale tent materials at very affordable prices.
 
Products in this sector include:
  • PVC
  • Cotton Canvas
  • Ripstop Canvas
  • Acrylic Canvas
  • Cotton Netting
  • Shade Net
  • Raincoat Material
  • HDPE sheeting
  • Accessories and Fittings 

Select the fabrics in the section below  to learn more about each fabric

PVC Fabrics 170x170-1

PVC coated polyester fabrics for both sun and rain protection, UV stabilized with anti-flora and anti-fauna properties. Used in truck covers, tent flysheets and groundsheets, liquid storage pillow tanks, biogas storage tanks, dam linings, geotextiles, tensile architecture.

 

Product Price Request Quote
Material Polyester + PVC
Finishing type Laminated or Coated, gloss or matte
Pattern Plain or striped
Colour Various popular colors available
Order Quantity MOQ applies in running meters
Width Between 1.5mtrs to 5mtrs
Features UV treated, Water-proof, Digital printable*, flame retardant*, weldable, good tensile strength
Application Tents, awnings, tarpaulin, truck covers, machine covers, container covers,
Weight 400gsm to 1,200gsm
Durability It depends highly on where and how it is being used.

Canvas roll

Canvas is an extremely durable plain-woven fabric that is used for tents, marquees, backpacks, heavy clothing, etc. It is a heavy-duty fabric that is water resistant.

Product Price Request Quote
Material 100% cotton canvas or polyester-cotton blended
Pattern Plain
Colour Mostly green and beige
Order Quantity MOQ applies in running meter
Width Between 1.5mtrs to 2mtrs
Features UV treated, Mildew resistant, good tensile strength, slow water permeability
Application Tents, machine covers, tarpaulin, truck covers, lorry covers, bags,
Weight 400gsm to 600gsm
Durability 5-6 yrs

Roll of Ripstop Canvas

PU coated polyester fabrics which have a ripstop weave. UV stabilized and used mainly on tents for both interior and exterior aesthetics.  Made with a special reinforcing weave method that prevents tearing and ripping yet very lightweight.

 

Product Price Request Quote
Material Polyester with polyurethane coating
Pattern Grid (ripstop) weave
Colour Olive green, Beige, Sand, Tan, and Howard green
Order Quantity MOQ applies in running meters
Width Between 1.5mtrs to 2mtrs
Features UV treated, Mildew resistant, good tensile strength, breathable, water-proof, microporous (air can escape but water cannot pass through)
Application Tents, tarpaulin, truck covers, bags, Shopping bags
Weight 300gsm to 600gsm
Durability 6-7 Yrs

Shade net for sale

Shadenet

Shade net is made from HDPE yarn, woven into a mesh fabric mainly for agricultural use. Shadenet shade fabric is the perfect choice for areas that need shade protection from the sun. Shade Net is commonly used as a greenhouse covering and for outdoor shades. Our car shade net fabric is between 280gsm-320gsm. It is made to block UV rays while allowing air circulation which allows breathability.

Shadenet offers heat and UV protection and also reduces damage from the elements and extends the life of your car and protects crops.

Product Price

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Material

High Density PolyEthylene (HDPE)

Pattern

Plain 

Colour

Mostly green, blue, black and beige

Order Quantity

MOQ applies in running meters

Width

Between 2mtrs to 4mtrs

Durability

3-5 yrs

Features

UV treated, Mildew resistant,  good tensile strength, breathable

Application
  • Car shade nets
  • Greenhouse cover,
  • Windbreak
  • Yard fencing,
  • Hail protection
  • Swimming pool Covers
  • Balcony privacy screen
  • Sports fields
  • Patio Covers

Weight

280sm to 320gsm

HDPE

HDPE Sheet

Light weight mesh with a laminated layer used by farmers to dry grains, pallet covers, and in refugee shelters.

 

Product Price

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Material

HDPE

Pattern

Plain 

Colour

Mostly green and white

Order Quantity

MOQ applies in running meters

Width

Between 4 meters with eyelets along the width

Durability

12- 18 months

Features

Mildew resistant, water-resistant

Application
  • Groundsheet
  • Grain drying sheet
  • Pallet cover
  • Tarpaulins

Weight

180 gsm to 300gsm

Arcrylics

Used in Sail shades, garden umbrellas, and pergola shades.

Acrylic fabrics are outdoor fabrics that are treated during the manufacturing process to ensure they can withstand the elements, including treatment for mildew, stains, and other outdoor factors. 

Product Price

  

Material

Woven polyester with proprietary treatments for coating

Pattern

Plain or striped

Colour

Wine red, striped, Blue, Grey, Black, Yellow amongst other patterns available

Order Quantity

MOQ applies in running meters

Width

Between 1.5mtrs to 2.5mtrs

Features

UV treated, Mildew resistant,  good tensile strength, breathable, water-proof, Very attractive colors

Application

Awnings, sail shades, canopies, exhibition tents, car shades,  garden parasols, and flysheet

Weight

Very lightweight

Durability

7-8yrs

 

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We stock high-quality tent-making accessories and fittings such as zippers & sliders, woven webbing, hooks, D-rings, bungee cord (shockord), eyelets, sewing thread, and many more.

Product Price

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Accessories Available

Sliders, zipper chain, webbing, hooks, ropes, shock cord rubber, eyelets, sewing thread

Color

Green, Beige, Black

Order Quantity

MOQ applies 

Application

Tents, tarpaulin, truck covers, bags, Shopping bags, 

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Raincoat Material

A lightweight polyester or nylon fabric that is waterproof and can be used for raincoats (ponchos), as inner lining for bags, and vehicle hood covers.

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Africa's leading provider of accommodation tents, event tents, party tents, tarpaulins, car shades, sail shades and soft roof shelter solutions for a wide variety of sectors including NGOs, oil & gas exploration, mining, hospitality, tourism, military and disaster relief. Find us in Nairobi, Kenya; Arusha, Tanzania or Uganda, Kampala.

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