Your Trusted Protex Suppliers in Australia
Nolan supplies and distributes Protex PVC fabric and canvas across the country. Protex is the ideal choice for a variety of commercial applications, awnings, truck side curtains, tents, lightweight structures and general-purpose covers.
What Is Protex? For your toughest, roughest projects.
You need industrial materials that deliver when projects get tough. Protex represents Nolan’s premium range of heavy-duty industrial fabrics and canvas solutions, engineered for Australia’s most demanding applications.
From reinforced PVC fabrics to robust canvas materials supplied by trusted manufacturers, Protex delivers the performance and reliability your customers expect.
Protex PVC range
The Protex coated PVC ranges all have a high tenacity polyester scrim, polyester base cloth to enhance tear resistance and acrylic lacquer on both sides of the PVC surface.
Features and benefits
Wide range of styles, weights and colours
Acrylic lacquer on both surfaces (TS & PT topside only)
Easily welded
UVR stabilised & mildew resistant
Heavy-duty
Brands Products
Protex Canvas
Protex Canvas offers a comprehensive range of high-quality canvas solutions designed to meet diverse needs. Our premium Protex Canvas range conquers Australia’s most demanding conditions. Four engineered weight options provide the precise durability and performance specifications your projects demand.
Features and benefits
Breathable
Water resistant
High tear tensile strengthwelded
Mildew resistant
5-year warranty
Why Choose Protex for Your Project?
Heavy-Duty Strength
Designed for demanding conditions from transport to tarpaulins, Protex materials offer exceptional tear resistance, UV protection and structural integrity.
Compliant & Reliable
Most Protex PVC ranges meet or exceed AS2930-1987 standards and qualify as “Heavy-Duty,” making them ideal for commercial and industrial use.
Wide Range of Options
Available in multiple weights, finishes and colours to suit specific applications, from lightweight tents to semi-trailer covers.
What makes Nolan a trusted supplier?
Over a Century of Australian Expertise
Built on a legacy of supporting Australia’s finest fabricators and manufacturers, Nolan combines heritage knowledge with modern innovation. Our strategic network across Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth ensures you access premium materials and expert guidance wherever you operate.
Proven Quality Standards
We source from the world’s most trusted manufacturers. Every Protex product meets rigorous performance standards, giving you confidence in the solutions you deliver to your customers.
Consistent Supply Chain Excellence
Our established relationships with premium manufacturers and strategic inventory management ensure consistent product availability.
Technical Expertise and Support
Our teams understand the complexities of industrial fabrication. From material selection to technical specifications, we provide the expert guidance that helps you deliver superior results for your customers.
Need technical specifications or product guidance? Backed by over a century of textile expertise, our teams are ready to support your next project. Contact us today.
FAQs
Yes. Our PVC range exceeds AS2930-1987 standards for coated fabrics, with most meeting ‘Heavy-Duty’ classification.
Our Protex Canvas RS is engineered for demanding applications like large semi-trailer trucks and trailer tarpaulins with its heavy-duty strength, RS weave and a proofed treatment.
We offer a comprehensive range of colours, weights and finishes across our Protex range. Contact our technical team to discuss specific requirements – we’ll work with you to find the right solution for your project specifications.
Absolutely. Protex PVC materials are engineered for easy welding, creating strong, permanent joins that withstand demanding applications. Our technical team can guide fabrication techniques to ensure optimal results.
Protex combines over a century of Australian expertise with premium global manufacturing partnerships. This experience drives our canvas and PVC innovations specifically for Australia’s demanding conditions. Our formulations dominate the harshest environments whilst exceeding the world’s most stringent quality standards.