5 Tips for Canvas Bell Tent Care

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Canvas bell tents are gaining immense popularity and we are witnessing a rapid buyout for them in the market. Nonetheless, as time passes by, your bell tent is likely to lose its look, quality, and even features that do not do them justice. Your tent will start looking a little rotten and discolored, and we are sure that there is mold growing. How could this happen?

Well, one of the many downsides of not taking proper care of your canvas bell tent is the possibility of growing mold that will cause the tent to smell and discolor. Generally, this can happen when it is not cared for, dried inadequately and left wet, or stored in a poorly ventilated storage area.

Canvas tents are traditional cloth made from materials such as cotton and help. They are more heavy-duty by nature and are the best choice for camping. The fabric is quite thick, thereby making it all the more durable when you are going camping in harsh weather conditions, like snow or rain. In this blog, we, at Indian Tent Manufacturer, will introduce you to several tips and tricks to care for your canvas bell tent.

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Tips To Care For Your Canvas Tent

1. Weathering Or Seasoning Your Tent

Seasoning a cotton canvas tent is an imperative process for getting your tent water-tight and ready for a long camping trip. These tents are made from cotton or cotton-poly blend that is cut into panels and these panels are sewn together using thread. The thicker the canvas, the more difficult it is for the needles of the sewing machine to penetrate the canvas. Due to thick canvas, canvas tent manufacturers such as ourselves need to use immensely high pressure and high tension for the machines to sew the seams.

This entire process leaves a lot of tiny holes which are a lot bigger than the threat that it contains, thereby meaning that when the seams are initially exposed to water, there is a possibility of some leakage. But there is no need to despair. It is completely normal and will certainly diminish with seasoning. You must make sure that your tent is entirely dry inside out before packing it away. If it is left wet on the inside, then turn the tent to dry out.

2. Keep Mold And Mildew At Bay

The fundamental rule for taking care of your tent properly is to never put it away when it is still wet or damp because it will attract the growth of mold and mildew which is not easy to get rid of once it has set in. Our  bell tent dries out pretty quickly and even a little sun and breeze will dry out the tent.

If it is raining and you need to leave your campsite, we suggest you loosely fold your tent for transport and unfold it to leave in the sunlight only when you have returned to a dry space. Once your canvas bell tent is thoroughly dry, it is ready to be packed in a storage box. 

3. Cleaning The Tent

Now that you are all set to pack down your tent, we suggest sweeping it out before packing it away. Clean off the dirt on the outside as it may promote mold growth. As you fold your tent into a roll to store it, clean off any dirt and debris with a towel as you go.

You can use a soft brush to get rid of any dry dirt or vegetation. If your tent is a little too dirty, then hose it down and spot-clean it with a mild detergent or a mix of vinegar and water.

4. Give Yourself Plenty Of Time

It takes time to rip a  camping tent but we are certain that if you are going to do it, then it will happen when you are putting it up, particularly when you are in a hurry. While these tents are quite simple and quick to put up, rushing the process is not a good idea. You need to ensure you have chosen a good spot and check it over for stones along with anything sharp that may be on the ground before you lay down the groundsheet.

Take your sweet time with zips and avoid forcing them if they get stuck and make sure that your pole is slotted together properly before you center it within the bell tent. We also advise you to take your time with guy ropes. The tighter your tent, the less the possibility of it blowing in the wind. If you are camping out for several days, then you should check and re-tighten your guy ropes every day.

5. Stay Prepared

You must make sure to always travel with your spare parts. It is easy to forget these but when you realize that you are missing a couple of pegs, you may erect the tent without them and then it will get damaged because it has not been put up properly. In the case of canvas bell tents, there are not a lot of components, yet each one is extremely essential. Pack your spare parts as a backup if you misplace anything.

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Bottom Line

We, at Indian Tent Manufacturer, offer a wide range of camping tents for all purposes- be it for a camping trip, a garden parasol, or even a wedding. Our tents are curated by the best craftsmen who thrive to make each piece unique with the best materials. This is what makes us the best canvas tent manufacturer in the market. So, get in touch with us today and get your beautiful cotton canvas tent at pocket-friendly prices.