Description
A clear reinforced sheet for a wider covering job
Choose this 5m × 8m clear Monotex tarpaulin when your covering route needs the extra reach of a long rectangle. Its translucent polyethylene lets light through, while the reinforcing grid remains visible across the sheet. Covered objects can still be made out without an optically clear view.
The 100gsm material has hemmed edges, reinforced corners and 12mm aluminium eyelets every 0.5m. Before laying out a sheet of this size, clear the route and plan where the cover will be supported and attached.
One sheet supplied. Fixings and supports sold separately.
Plan the full 5m × 8m covering route
An 8m cut side gives reach along a longer row of items or working area, but the other route still needs to fit within the 5m cut side. Measure over the shape you intend to cover in both directions, including the top, side drops and overlaps.
The nominal 40m² area is calculated from the flat cut sheet. Hemming can reduce the finished dimensions by up to 5%, and draping uses more material than a simple ground footprint. Include room for your anchor positions instead of choosing an exact edge-to-edge fit.
The diagram shows the 8:5 proportions. Only corner eyelets are drawn for clarity; the actual edge spacing is 0.5m.
Translucent sheeting with a reinforcing grid
The Monotex grid sits within a continuous plastic sheet. It is not open netting or a breathable insect screen, and its textured finish is not intended to provide a window-clear view.
Let light through
Use the clear material where retaining light and seeing the outline of covered items is useful. The grid remains visible through the sheet.
Plan ventilation separately
If you cover plants or enclose a space, arrange suitable airflow and monitor conditions. Do not rely on the sheet alone to control temperature or moisture.
Protect and secure it
Remove sharp debris and cushion rough edges. Spread tension across the eyelets, support covers to shed rain and check the attachments regularly.
What is included?
One clear 100gsm Monotex reinforced polyethylene tarpaulin, nominally 5m × 8m before hemming, with reinforced corners and 12mm aluminium eyelets at 0.5m intervals. Ropes, bungees, pegs, frames and tools are not included. Multiple quantities supply separate sheets.
100gsm describes the material weight per square metre, rather than thickness or a load rating. Not suitable for roofing or temporary roofing.
Choosing and using the 5m × 8m clear tarp
Is the finished sheet exactly 5m × 8m?
No. Those are cut dimensions before hemming. Finished dimensions may be up to 5% smaller. Allow separately for drape, side drops, overlap and the fixing arrangement.
Are the eyelets spaced every metre?
This 5m × 8m sheet has 12mm aluminium eyelets at 0.5m intervals along the edges. Other sizes in the range can have different spacing.
Is this an open mesh?
No. The mesh is reinforcement within a continuous translucent plastic sheet. Arrange ventilation separately where needed.
Can it be used as temporary roofing?
No. This tarpaulin is not suitable for roofing or temporary roofing.
Product information & technical details
| SKU | TARP100GCLEAR5X8-001 |
|---|---|
| Product type | |
| Size | 5m x 8m |
| Length | 8m |
| Width | 5m |
| GSM | 100gsm |
| Colour | Clear |
| Material | Polyethylene (PE) |
| Nominal flat sheet area | 40m² |
|---|---|
| Eyelets | 12mm aluminium |
| Eyelet spacing | 0.5m intervals along the edges |
| Edge construction | Hemmed edges |
| Size basis | Cut size; finished dimensions may be up to 5% smaller after hemming |
| Supplied quantity | 1 tarpaulin |
| Corners | Reinforced corners |
| Construction | Translucent polyethylene sheet with Monotex mesh reinforcement |
All delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed. Orders placed before 1 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), will be dispatched the same day, while orders placed after 1 pm will be dispatched by the end of the next working day.
If an invalid postcode or address is provided, the order will be cancelled without further notice, as we are unable to modify addresses or print labels for invalid postcodes.
Our standard delivery option is Royal Mail Tracked 48, which typically takes 3–5 business days. If you need your order more quickly, Expedited delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 is available, offering a 1–2 business day service.
Large or bulky items may be sent via courier at our discretion and are usually dispatched for next-day delivery. Please note that we only ship to mainland UK addresses; delivery to non-mainland locations, including the Highlands & Islands, may not be available for large or heavy items. If your address falls into one of these areas and you wish to purchase such items, please contact us with your postcode and order details before placing your order. If we cannot ship to you, you are welcome to arrange your own courier for collection.
All products, unless otherwise stated, come with a standard manufacturer warranty against faulty workmanship.
If your product fails within six months of delivery, please contact us with your order reference number, a description of the issue, and clear images illustrating the fault.
Should your item require a return for further investigation, it is your responsibility to arrange and cover postage back to us.
If we are unable to repair the fault, we may offer either a replacement or a full refund.
In cases where the item is inspected and found not to be faulty, or where damage is determined not to be due to manufacturing defects, you will not be entitled to a refund or replacement. We will then either return the item to you via standard post or dispose of it at your request.
You may return any order within 14 days of delivery. As soon as you receive your items, please inspect them carefully, taking reasonable care to keep both the product and its packaging clean and undamaged. If you discover an error or defect after 14 days, we reserve the right to decline your return. If your product fails or breaks after this 14-day time window then your order may be eligible for a warranty claim, please see our warranty information for more details.
To initiate a return, please contact us via our contact form to obtain a return authorisation and the correct returns address (different from the address on your invoice). This can also be done through your 'recent orders' page on your account if you are registered with Shop. Returns sent without prior authorisation will be discarded.
Returned items must be in the same condition in which you received them: unworn or unused, with tags attached and in their original packaging. You must include either a copy of your invoice or a slip with your order reference number inside the parcel. Please be sure not to obscure your return reference number on the label.
If you refuse delivery or reject the parcel without prior notice, we will inspect the returned package and issue a refund upon receipt. Although there is no restocking fee, we will deduct the cost of the return postage label (£3.35) from your refund.
If the returned item or its packaging shows signs of use, damage, or staining, we may deduct up to 50% of the order value, or refuse the return entirely, depending on its condition. Examples include damaged tags, stained, modified or damaged packaging, or missing components.
For faulty, incorrect, or damaged items, please contact us before sending anything back so we can attempt to resolve the issue directly. If we agree that a return is necessary due to our error, we will provide you with a pre-paid return label.
Products that have been modified or damaged through customer action are not eligible for return. This includes, but is not limited to, items that have been cut, trimmed or otherwise altered (such as a tarpaulin or pond liner resized to your specifications), or any product showing damage beyond normal inspection handling.
All delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed. Orders placed before 1 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), will be dispatched the same day, while orders placed after 1 pm will be dispatched by the end of the next working day.
If an invalid postcode or address is provided, the order will be cancelled without further notice, as we are unable to modify addresses or print labels for invalid postcodes.
Our standard delivery option is Royal Mail Tracked 48, which typically takes 3–5 business days. If you need your order more quickly, Expedited delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 is available, offering a 1–2 business day service.
Large or bulky items may be sent via courier at our discretion and are usually dispatched for next-day delivery. Please note that we only ship to mainland UK addresses; delivery to non-mainland locations, including the Highlands & Islands, may not be available for large or heavy items. If your address falls into one of these areas and you wish to purchase such items, please contact us with your postcode and order details before placing your order. If we cannot ship to you, you are welcome to arrange your own courier for collection.
All products, unless otherwise stated, come with a standard manufacturer warranty against faulty workmanship.
If your product fails within six months of delivery, please contact us with your order reference number, a description of the issue, and clear images illustrating the fault.
Should your item require a return for further investigation, it is your responsibility to arrange and cover postage back to us.
If we are unable to repair the fault, we may offer either a replacement or a full refund.
In cases where the item is inspected and found not to be faulty, or where damage is determined not to be due to manufacturing defects, you will not be entitled to a refund or replacement. We will then either return the item to you via standard post or dispose of it at your request.
You may return any order within 14 days of delivery. As soon as you receive your items, please inspect them carefully, taking reasonable care to keep both the product and its packaging clean and undamaged. If you discover an error or defect after 14 days, we reserve the right to decline your return. If your product fails or breaks after this 14-day time window then your order may be eligible for a warranty claim, please see our warranty information for more details.
To initiate a return, please contact us via our contact form to obtain a return authorisation and the correct returns address (different from the address on your invoice). This can also be done through your 'recent orders' page on your account if you are registered with Shop. Returns sent without prior authorisation will be discarded.
Returned items must be in the same condition in which you received them: unworn or unused, with tags attached and in their original packaging. You must include either a copy of your invoice or a slip with your order reference number inside the parcel. Please be sure not to obscure your return reference number on the label.
If you refuse delivery or reject the parcel without prior notice, we will inspect the returned package and issue a refund upon receipt. Although there is no restocking fee, we will deduct the cost of the return postage label (£3.35) from your refund.
If the returned item or its packaging shows signs of use, damage, or staining, we may deduct up to 50% of the order value, or refuse the return entirely, depending on its condition. Examples include damaged tags, stained, modified or damaged packaging, or missing components.
For faulty, incorrect, or damaged items, please contact us before sending anything back so we can attempt to resolve the issue directly. If we agree that a return is necessary due to our error, we will provide you with a pre-paid return label.
Products that have been modified or damaged through customer action are not eligible for return. This includes, but is not limited to, items that have been cut, trimmed or otherwise altered (such as a tarpaulin or pond liner resized to your specifications), or any product showing damage beyond normal inspection handling.