Notes from the factory.
Practical guides on choosing, caring for, and specifying tarpaulins and custom covers in South Africa. Written by the people who make them.
Minurphy at the 2026 Gauteng Koi Show, 30 to 31 May
Minurphy is at the 2026 Gauteng Koi Show in Ferndale, Randburg, on 30 and 31 May. Show details, what is on the floor, and where to find our koi vats.
Why buy custom covers from a KZN factory
On-site measuring, 3 to 10 day turnaround, no minimum order. Here is what you actually get by buying custom covers from a local Durban manufacturer.
Tarpaulin care: how to make a cover last ten years
Simple cleaning, storage, and repair habits extend a good tarpaulin from five years to ten. Here is what 30 years of factory experience tells us.
Heavy-duty truck covers for SA roads
Full-truckload tarps built for South African highways. 900 gsm PVC, reinforced corners, SABS-compliant materials. Fast turnaround from a Durban factory.
Moving KOI safely: transport vats and pond covers from Durban
KOI breeders across KZN and Gauteng rely on welded, food-safe PVC vats for transport and holding. Here is what goes into a vat that will not leak or contaminate.
PVC or canvas? Choosing the right tarpaulin for the job
PVC is fully waterproof and heavy. Canvas breathes and is lighter. Here is how to choose the right tarp for farms, transport, vehicles, and outdoor cover.
30 years of covers, vats, and custom canvas: the Minurphy story
From a KZN factory to SA-wide deliveries. How an independent cover manufacturer has been stitching, welding, and cutting for 30 years.