Synthetic Fibres
Not those made from recycled cellulose as in modal, viscose, rayon etc as they are made from plants although this may now include tree pulp.
The common synthetics are invariably produced from hydrocarbons extracted from crude oil or gas. Of these there are numerous choices, on cost, durability, strength and recycling.
A 6m x 8m canvas can range in cost from £20 for 80g/m polypropylene to £1000 for 330g acrylic.
Common coatings: (Teflon, Neoprene, PVC all chlorine based and
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Polyamide (PA), Polyethylene (PET, polyester), Polypropylene (PP), polyurethane (PU) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) are common bases for totally synthetic tarpaulins.
Acrylics
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acrylic_fiber
PA
Aliphatic (Nylon)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nylon
Aramids (Kevalr)
PET is the least toxic and can be melted to reuse (not good for clothing due to following)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyester#Environmental_concerns
PP
wikipedia.org/wiki/Polypropylene
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polypropylene#Health_concerns
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polypropylene#Recycling
PU
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyurethane
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isocyanate#Common_isocyanates
PVC is to be avoided due to toxicity in it's production and disposal.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyvinyl_chloride
https://www.greenpeace.org/international/Global/international/planet-2/report/2003/6/pvc-free-future-a-review-of-r.pdf
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