INTRODUCING SHELTEX
Our Own PVC Cover.
Made For Harsh Conditions.
After more than 12 years and 3,500 shelters across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, we knew exactly what we wanted from a cover. So we specified our own. Sheltex is a 650gsm PVC membrane with a sealed outer finish, developed to our own specification to stay cleaner, run brighter and stand up to harsh UV for longer.
Same Dirt. Same Wipe. Different Result.
We rubbed the same dirt into our previous 610gsm cover and into Sheltex, then wiped both. The sealed outer finish on Sheltex is designed so grime sits on the surface instead of bonding into the weave, which is why it comes off with a wipe and why a Sheltex-covered shelter stays looking new for longer between washes.
- Dirt sits on the surface, not in it
- Wipes clean without scrubbing
- Longer between washes, better looking for longer
Heavier. Brighter. Cleaner For Longer.
Four things changed between our previous cover and Sheltex. Each one was driven by what we've seen on real shelters after years in the weather.
More Fabric In The Cover
Up from the 610gsm industry-standard membrane. More weight means more strength, more tear resistance and a cover that sits tighter on the frame.
An Outer Finish That Sheds Dirt
A sealed top surface is designed to stop grime bonding to the cover, so it stays cleaner between washes and looks new for longer.
More Light Underneath
A whiter, more reflective surface bounces more daylight into the shelter and more heat away from it.
Built For Harsh Sun
Designed to reflect more UV than our previous cover, for sites under some of the harshest UV on earth.
Two Great PVC Covers. One Lighter Alternative.
Our previous cover, a 610gsm PVC, is on thousands of shelters across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. Sheltex builds on it. Polyethylene (PE), which plenty of other shelters are covered in, is a different thing altogether.
| Our 610gsm / Industry Standard | Sheltex | Typical PE Cover | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabric weight | 610gsm heavy-duty PVC | 650gsm heavy-duty PVC | Generally lighter, often under half the weight of 610gsm PVC |
| Outer surface | Smooth PVC finish | Smooth, sealed finish that sheds dirt and stays cleaner for longer | Woven texture you can feel on the surface, generally holds dirt more readily |
| Tear & puncture | High resistance, reinforced | Higher again, with more fabric in the weave | Generally lower |
| UV performance | UV-stabilised for Australian conditions | UV-stabilised, designed to reflect more | Generally shorter UV life than PVC |
| Light underneath | Bright white | Brighter, more reflective white | Varies by cover |
| Repair | Patch-repairable on site with PVC adhesive | Patch-repairable on site with PVC adhesive | Most standard glues won't bond to PE. Repaired with PE-specific tape or heat welding |
| Warranty | 10 Year Warranty | 10 Year Warranty | Varies |
| Availability | Our previous cover | Standard on every shelter | — |
Standard On Every Shelter.
Every shelter we supply is made to order, and every one ships with Sheltex as its standard cover.
Every Size, 6m To 24m
Sheltex is the standard cover on every shelter we make. That includes all sizes from 6m to 24m, and custom spans.
Shelters Built Before Sheltex
Shelters we built before Sheltex carry our 610gsm PVC, covered by the same 10 Year Warranty. Ask us about replacement covers.
Every shelter is made to order and ships with Sheltex. We confirm the cover with your quote.
SHELTEX
Talk to us about your shelter.
Tell us the size, the site and what you're covering. We'll recommend the right shelter and confirm the cover it ships with.