Agriculture
September 26, 2023
Updated on June 7, 2021
·Created on October 21, 2020
Blue FEMA-Spec’d Tarps are designed for temporary human shelter and emergency roof sheeting.
Blue FEMA-Spec’d Tarps designed by Reltex are made with polyethylene and designed for temporary human shelter and emergency roof sheeting. The tarps are manufactured to the standards and specifications established by the International Technical Committee (ITC), a consortium made up of members from the UNHCR, UNICEF, ICRC, IFRC, OXFAM, MSF and other NGOs.
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
UNHCR
Manufacturing/Building Method
To produce the taps high-density polyethylene black fiber fabric is woven and laminated on both sides with low-density coating.
Intellectural Property Type
Trademarked
User Provision Model
Users can obtain the product from Reltex.
Distributions to Date Status
Unknown
Intended number of occupants (#)
N/A
Speed of assembly
N/A
Footprint area (m²)
6.1 x 7.6 m2
Internal volume (m³)
N/A
Material composition
Woven polyethylene
Lifespan (years)
5 years
Flammable Flash Point Temperature (°C)
115 °C
Maximum snow load (kg/m²)
N/A
Maximum wind speed (km/h)
N/A
Suitable climates
Designed for long outdoor use in all climates
Design Specifications
Blue FEMA-Spec’d Tarps is packaged in a cardboard box with two 30.5 m lengths of 250 kg test parachute cord. The size is 0.5 m x 0.635 m, the weight is 3.2 kg, the packaged size is 61.0 x 45.7 x 7.6 cm3, the material is woven polyethylene 8 x 8, 800 Denier, the thickness: 0.127 mm, and the edging: Non-corrosive grommets at corners and minimum of 7.2 cm on center on edges.
Technical Support
Provided by the manufacturer
Replacement Components
N/A
Lifecycle
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
Fire retardant, waterproof, rotproof and UV-resistant
Vetted Performance Status
Unknown
Safety
N/A
Complementary Technical Systems
None
Academic Research and References
None
Compliance with regulations
Reltex was actively involved in the design and implementation of the new UN specified plastic sheeting as validated by the International Technical Committee (ITC). The ITC consists of members from the UNHCR, IFRC, ICRC, Oxfam, UNICEF, MSF, CARE and Concern.
Other Information
None
Agriculture
September 26, 2023
Agriculture
August 30, 2019
Agriculture
September 14, 2019
Agriculture
July 28, 2021
Agriculture
August 12, 2021
Agriculture
July 6, 2020
Agriculture
October 2, 2018
Agriculture
August 17, 2021
Agriculture
August 31, 2021
Agriculture
September 22, 2021
Have thoughts on how we can improve?
Give Us Feedback