This was my first tarp purchase. After shopping around for a machinery tarp, I found some less expensive and some more expensive. The cheaper ones were made of 14oz material and nylon, but when you figure in tax and shipping they were over$600. The other 18oz material ones started at $650 and up. After receiving the tarp, I opened it up and re-rolled it the way it makes sense to me.
Upon inspection of the tarp, I noticed that the edges not only have the nylon strap on the underside, but also cording seen in along the very edge. The "D" rings are large with material flap behind to protect the tarp from strap hooks.
I can't give 5 stars at this time. We will see how it holds up.
As for now I believe I have found a superior product.