STEDSHIELD® 190, a PVC (polyvinyl chloride) coated Ripstop polyester fabric was developed for the Canadian Forces for various tent applications including the TEMS (Tent Expandable Modular System), maintenance shelters, Mobile Expandable Containers (MECC) and tarpaulins. Years of use and field-testing, in all possible conditions, have proven this lightweight yet extremely durable product’s superior performance. Our flexible PVC compounds are formulated to be flexible, flame resistant and resistant to degradation. The PVC formulation is UV resistant and highly resistant to weathering.