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General

+ Which TenCate tent fabrics are available?
  • TenCate Cotton
    • This canvas is made of 100% cotton, has substantial breathing and moisture-regulating properties, and is very capable of withstanding the weather.
  • TenCate Solair
    • This canvas is made of 50% polyester and 50% cotton. The properties of cotton come into their own, and the polyester ansures extra strength and durability.
  • TenCate All Season Touring
    • This canvas is made of 100% polyester. It is light, but strong and durable. The microporous acrylic coating makes the fabric waterproof, weather-resistant and durable.
  • TenCate All Season Residential
    • This canvas is made of 65% polyester and 35% PVA. The polyester ensures strength and durability. The PVA fibres absorb moisture like cotton, delaying the onset of condensation. The microporous acrylic coating makes the fabric waterproof, weather-resistant and durable.
+ What are the most common application areas for the various types of TenCate tent fabrics?
  • Caravan awnings
  • Trailer tents
  • Frame tents
  • Tour operator tents
  • Scouting tents and mess tents
  • Pyramid tents
  • Dome and tunneltents
  • Inner tents
  • Boat covers
+ What is TenCate Cotton?
  • This canvas is made of 100% cotton, has substantial breathing and moisture-regulating properties, and is very capable ofwithstanding the weather. Moreover, our products meet strict environmental requirements.
  • TenCate Cotton canvas is used primarily in bungalow, pyramid, and tunnel tents and trailer tents.
+ What is TenCate Solair?
  • This canvas is made of 50% polyester and 50% cotton. The properties of cotton come into their own, and the polyester ensures extra strength and durability. Moreover, our products meet strict environmental requirements.
  • TenCate Solair canvas is often applied in group tents, inner tents, but is also used for maritime purposes such as covers for boats.
+ What is TenCate All Season Touring?
  • This canvas is made of 100% polyester. It is light, but strong and durable. The microporous acrylic coating makes the fabric waterproof, weather-resistant and durable. Moreover, our products meet strict environmental requirements.
  • TenCate All Season Touring canvas is used primarily in caravan awnings, tunnel tents and awnings.
+ What is TenCate All Season Residential?
  • This canvas is made of 65% polyester and 35% PVA. The polyester ensures strength and durability. The PVA fibres absorb moisture like cotton, delaying the onset of condensation. The microporous acrylic coating makes the fabric waterproof, weather-resistant and durable. Moreover, our products meet strict environmental requirements.
  • TenCate All Season residential canvas is used primarily in caravan awnings, awnings and tour operator tents.
+ How do you prevent leaks?
  • Do not hang washing, or wet tea cloths or towels in or over the tent. These may contain soap residues which can be transferred to the canvas and damage its water-repellent qualities. For the same reason, never clean mud skirts or ground sheets with soap.
  • Do not touch the tent with greasy hands (suntan lotion, cream, etc.), as grease can damage its waterproof qualities. 
  • Do not place chairs or suchlike against the canvas. Chafing can lead to damage which causes leakage.
  • Do not touch the canvas while its raining. Water can easily remain 'suspended' at spots where the canvas has been touched, increasing leakage potential.
+ How do you prevent mould formation?
  • Good ventilation, even if the tent is rarely or never used.
  • Avoid cooking in the tent or ensure adequate ventilation to remove any condensation from cooking.
  • Before packing away the coated tent, gently clean it with slightly chlorinated water (ratio 1:10). Then allow it to dry thoroughly.
  • Only pack away the tent when it is completely dry.
+ How do you remove stains?
  • Berries:
    • Brush the dry canvas and wash with hose and water where necessary (do not use high pressure hose); do not do anything else.
  • Bird droppings:
    • Brush the dry canvas and wash with hose and water where necessary (do not use high pressure hose); do not do anything else.
  • Resin:
    • Brush the dry canvas; do not do anything else.
  • Sand:
    • Brush the dry canvas and wash with hose and water where necessary (do not use high pressure hose); do not do anything else.
  • Algae:
    • Clean coated canvas with slightly chlorinated water (ratio 1:10).
    • Clean uncoated canvas only with water.

For further advice, please contact your specialist dealer.