Retractable Tunnels
Flexible, Durable Covered Solutions Across Industries
Stuart Canvas delivers expertly designed Retractable Tunnels, offering a versatile, space-efficient solution for expanding workspace and shelter across sports venues, industrial sites, and commercial facilities. Custom-manufactured to the highest quality by our in-house team, our retractable tunnel systems combine usability with precision engineering.
Stuart Canvas have produced retractable tunnels and semi-permanent buildings for the industrial sector for over 50 years.
Key Features & Benefits
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Fully Customisable Configurations
Available in fixed, mobile, or retractable forms, our tunnels can be tailored to specific dimensions and functions, making them ideal for workshops, quarantine zones, aggregate storage, loading bays, or even panel spray booths. -
Sturdy Construction Meets Practical Design
Constructed with galvanised box-section steel frames and rugged 650gsm to 900gsm Keder-style PVC, these tunnels provide long-term performance, exceptional weather resistance, and structural reliability. -
Versatile Movement Options
Choose from floor-mounted or sunken tracking systems for consistent movement, or caster-mounted versions for portability designed to function smoothly and safely in any setting. -
Comprehensive Service from Design to Installation
From an initial site survey to CAD design, bespoke manufacturing, and full installation, Stuart Canvas offers a seamless service. Our dedicated R&D team ensures even the most complex requirements are handled effectively. -
Broad Utility Across Sectors
These tunnels are ideal for industrial applications like heavy plant storage, warehouse loading areas, testing zones, providing adaptable coverage wherever it’s needed.
Expand your protected workspace with precision and flexibility.
Contact us today for a custom solution, detailed quote, or to explore how our retractable tunnels can be tailored to suit your facility’s unique requirements.
Retractable tunnels are ideal for:
- Quarantine Areas
- Spray Booths
- Covering Manufacturing Lines
- Retractable work shops
- Heavy Plant Storage
- Aggregate Bay cover
- Loading / Unloading bay covers
- Goods inwards / outwards areas
- Black out testing areas
PVC material is durable, sturdy, waterproof, and tear-resistant, giving it versatile applications. PVC is simple to maintain; it can be cleaned with a wet towel or washed with soapy water. It is waterproof with great weather resistance, including rain, snow, hail, UV rays, and frigid temperatures. We offer PVC in 580gsm to 900gsm weights with our most popular being 610gsm, which offers a great balance between performance and aesthetics. PVC is also available as a fire retardant option.
Manufactured from 580gsm PVC, this durable PVC comes in a variety of striped colours, making them versatile for different aesthetics. Specifically for canopies and market stalls, they offer ideal protection against the elements, being both waterproof and UV stabilised, ensuring longevity and reliability in outdoor settings.
This recyclable material offers a fabric weight of 350gsm whilst providing a tensile strength that is greater than a heavy duty PVC of 610gsm. The material is entirely PVC-free as it is manufactured from recyclable polypropylene. It can come with a polypropylene rope inside the hem. It also has a high UV durability of at least 5 years for Northern Europe. Recyclable polypropylene can be used on any application in which PVC would typically be used. It is also available in an extra-heavy duty 600gsm weight.
Durable and stylish multi-purpose ripstop fabric is available in a range of vibrant colours. Ripstop Canvas is a specially woven fabric that prevents tearing and ripping, making it ideal for projects that require the organic look of canvas but need the strength and durability that ripstop can provide.
Woven Polyester offers the perfect balance of science, toughness and style. It is a lightweight, highly water resistant, breathable, non sagging and durable fabric, ideal for covers, awnings, UV strips, upholstery, cushions, umbrellas and sun shades. It is available in two weights with various finishes and a wide range of colours to suit all applications.
Specially designed windbreak material is manufactured from robust polypropylene. It is UV stabilised, making it ideal for year round outdoor use. The material blocks the majority of wind from passing through, creating a still air area behind it. The porous nature of the martial prevents it from acting like a sail in high winds, while still offering protection.
Heavy duty PVC mesh is an extremely strong hard wearing fabric with a high tensile strength. The mesh allows for wind to pass through while still creating a strong barrier; it is ideal for areas requiring increased ventilation. It can also be added to PVC material to create an opening, for example, to create a window on a PVC machine cover to the retractable tunnel.
Options:

- Allows for a tunnel to be moved into different locations rather than being fixed on tracking
- We can offer a range of caster wheels for different surfaces, including astroturf
- Swivel wheels can be added for extra movability

- We can add bespoke windows to allow extra light into a tunnel on the sides and roof
- We can manufacture both mesh and clear PVC window sections, the mesh allows for extra ventilation, whilst the clear PVC keep the tunnels waterproof
- Window can be added to each Kedar section

- Our electric motors allow you to open and close a tunnel with the click of a button
- We use a durable pully system connected to our heavy duty electric motor to create an effective retracing mechinsuim
- Our expert design team can advise on the best solutions to electrify your tunnel project

- With our remote control electric motor systems, you can operate the retracting mechanism from a distance
- Our simple-to-use remote control can be operated from indoors, allowing users to be inside a control office and open and close the tunnel ready for use

- Make your tunnel standout with contrasting keder PVC sections
- Ideal for sports clubs, match the club brand colours to the tunnel
- Contrasting colours can also be used to make the tunnel visible for health and safety
- Our in-house printing team can add your branding and full-colour images directly onto tunnel sections
- We can also create removable printed sections for each keder panel. Each section is held on with velcro and allows you to change the printed sections quickly and easily. These are ideal for sports clubs where the sponsor logo can change regularly
It is important that a retractable tunnel or temporary structure is subject to correct use and maintenance while in use.
DOWNLOAD Maintenance & Guidelines
Replacement Wheels can be purchased from our online shop.
Our seasoned install manager oversees our in-house installations teams. With decades of experience and SSSTS qualification, he brings extensive knowledge and skills to our teams.
Depending on the job requirements, our install staff can hold CSCS cards along with ASMA, IPAF, and FLT certifications, ensuring they are equipped to handle diverse tasks safely and efficiently.
From working at height to groundwork, we use a wide range of machinery tailored to suit every job. Our arsenal includes diggers with various ground working attachments and our own scaffold tower, welding machines, and a fleet of vans and extra long wheelbase trucks.
We maintain contracts with major suppliers of plant and powered access equipment, ensuring access to top-quality resources for every project.
Retractable Tunnels Frequently Asked Questions
A retractable tunnel is a movable, covered structure designed to protect people or equipment from the elements. Stuart Canvas designs tunnels for sports, industrial, and commercial use.
Prices vary based on size, materials, and application. Contact us for a tailored quote based on your requirements.
Yes, our tunnels are built with heavy-duty PVC covers and robust frames to withstand rain, wind, and frost.













