You have a fleet of trucks and you certainly take care of their functionality. From the smallest screw to the stability of the assembly, everything must be perfectly functional. If semi-trailer tarpaulins get damaged, you quickly see to replacing them. But what do you do with the worn-out truck tarpaulins?

You certainly don't take them home, nor do you store them in your truck garage. The tarpaulins are likely no longer useful to you, and you want to enjoy your new purchase.

Thanks to the partnership between Prelate Camion and the Swiss company FREITAG, worn-out tarpaulins are recycled and reused. See in today's article what happens to used truck tarpaulins and what form they take after recycling.

Steps for recycling truck tarpaulins

As a first step, the truck tarpaulins are collected and carefully tested. If they do not meet FREITAG's standards, they are sent for recycling. If the tarpaulin passes the composition analysis, it is then processed for the manufacture of products, including bags and accessories.

After collection, the tarpaulins are cut from their original structure. Thus, the tarpaulin material is separated from metal structures or additional seams. The materials are then washed and cleaned of any dirt. In the material maintenance stage, the tarpaulins are sorted according to color and appearance.

For the manufacture of bags and accessories, a designer is in charge of choosing the right parts of the material. As a result, the subsequently manufactured products have a unique and attractive design. The tarpaulin materials are sent to partners for the manufacture of accessories through cutting and sewing processes.

After the products are finished, a photographer handles photographing them so they can be uploaded to the FREITAG online platform.

Original accessories made from truck tarpaulins

By processing worn-out truck tarpaulins, the company FREITAG produces quality bags and accessories that can be used at any time. Therefore, the products include:

• backpacks and rucksacks;
• travel bags;
• shopping bags;
• tote bags;
• handbags;
• messenger bags;
• sports gear bags;
• laptop bags;

The bags are durable and waterproof, having the characteristics of a truck tarpaulin. They are equipped with zippers and special straps for much easier use. The bags are designed to be used as efficiently as possible.

For example, inside there are additional pockets for storage and special lining to protect the goods inside the backpack.

Here is the list of accessories produced by FREITAG, with the help of used tarpaulins:

• cases for phones and laptops;
• cosmetic bags;
• notebook covers;
• wallets;
• keychains.

The wallets are made according to the dimensions of cards and banknotes. In addition, you will find special pockets to store your documents or those of your car. So, you don't have to worry that your driver's license, registration, or ID card are not in your wallet.

Why recycle your worn-out truck tarpaulin at Ilcora Săliște

When your truck needs a new tarpaulin, you quickly see to replacing it. You want to ensure your transports are carried out safely, so you choose the highest quality truck tarpaulins. And if you don't know what to do with the old one, we'll tell you.

Come to Săliște, Sibiu, to Ilcora. After we install the new tarpaulin for your vehicle, we collect the old one and send it to FREITAG. The team in Switzerland ensures the old tarpaulin becomes a beautiful and useful bag. Plus, you get rid of the worry of the worn-out tarpaulin.

The advantage is that carbon emissions are reduced by a considerable percentage. Why? Because the tarpaulin is reused and does not need to be melted down for remanufacturing. By recycling tarpaulins, Ilcora Prelate Camion and FREITAG take care of the environment.

Do you want to contribute to a greener environment? Come change your tarpaulin in Săliște, Sibiu, and discover how you help produce a unique and eco-friendly bag.