BUYERS' GUIDE
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to Lorry Sheets and Tilts
AHAULIER wanting sheets for his vehicles will find that there are plenty of firms ready to meet his needs. Most of the firms dealing in lorry sheets also supply tilts—and a repair service is usually provided. The hiring out of sheets seems not to be so popular, but hiring facilities are available in some places.
The usual materials in which lorry covers are supplied are cotton, flax and Terylene/cotton. Cotton and flax are the traditional materials and both are popular, not surprisingly cotton has a large following in the north.
Flax sheets, though stronger than cotton, tend to be cheaper. New lightweight cloths have been introduced in recent years and alsoblends with other fibres. Well-known examples of fine linen cloth are Websterweave, supplied by Francis Webster and Sons Ltd., of Arbroath, and Garthdee, made by Richards Ltd., of Aberdeen.
Terylene/cotton core spun canvases are becoming increasingly popular despite their extra cost They are lighter and stronger than cotton and flax sheets and have better waterproof properties than the conventional tarpaulins. They also have good resistance to scuffing and tend to wear well.
Light, strong, nylon/cotton sheets also with good waterproof qualities are available from some makers.
It is recommended that hauliers consult a firm of " makers up" before ordering sheets, since particular types of canvas are suited to different types of work.