Specialised Covers utilises advanced technical fabrics specifically engineered for military vehicle covers, ensuring superior protection in extreme environments. Our high-performance materials feature UV-resistant coatings to prevent degradation from prolonged sun exposure, maintaining durability and structural integrity over time. Designed to withstand harsh desert conditions, these fabrics are highly resistant to sand abrasion, preventing fine particles from penetrating and causing damage. Additionally, they offer exceptional heat resistance, reducing thermal buildup to help regulate internal temperatures and protect sensitive equipment. With a focus on resilience and longevity, our military-grade covers provide unmatched protection for vehicles operating in the most demanding terrains.
Tailor Made Defence Sector Covers
Our military and machine covers are custom-made to meet your precise specifications. As a member of Make UK Defence, which champions the UK’s defence supply chain sector and represents its interests to the government and wider industry, also ensuring suppliers are Fit for Defence and that we offer the right solutions within the right timescales, all manufactured in the UK. We are ISO 9001 accredited, currently undergoing our Cyber Essentials certification, and committed to the continuous review and improvement of our Health & Safety and Environmental Management systems.
Technical Fabrics
Exact Specifications
Specialised Covers can provide bespoke protection for military applications, tailoring each cover to meet exact specifications. Whether working from CAD data or directly measuring vehicles, equipment, or submarines, our expert team ensures a precise fit for maximum protection. All our covers are designed and manufactured in the UK, allowing us to support unique, one-off designs and short production runs with efficiency and flexibility. This in-house capability ensures rapid turnaround times while maintaining the highest standards of quality and durability. From complex military assets to specialist equipment, our custom-made covers deliver superior protection in the most demanding environments.
Military Grade
At Specialised Covers, we use military-grade fabrics to ensure maximum durability and protection for critical assets. If existing materials do not meet your specific needs, we can source alternative high-performance textiles, though MOQs and colour restrictions may apply. Our team is available to discuss options and find the best solution for your requirements. Military customers demand enhanced durability and functionality, which is why our materials undergo rigorous field and laboratory testing. Combining advanced technical textiles with precision construction techniques, we utilise 3D modelling, laser scanning, and CNC machining to create covers that perfectly match your aircraft, vehicle, or submarine. This ensures customised protection with short lead times, delivering the highest level of performance in demanding environments.
Make UK Defence partners
Joining Make UK Defence marks a significant milestone in our strategic focus to expand into the defence sector. With over four decades of experience designing and manufacturing bespoke protective covers, Specialised Covers has built a reputation for innovation, precision, and quality — all delivered from our UK-based facility. As we continue to diversify beyond our core automotive and leisure sectors, we recognise the strong potential to apply our skills, infrastructure, and expertise to the demands of defence — whether that’s protecting critical equipment, vehicles, or sensitive assets.
Becoming part of the Make UK Defence community enables us to connect with like-minded businesses, learn from sector leaders, and gain valuable insight into the challenges and opportunities within the defence landscape. It’s a chance for us to listen, collaborate, and demonstrate how our UK-made solutions can contribute to enhanced operational readiness, durability in extreme conditions, and support for long-term procurement and sustainability goals. We are excited to engage with the network and play a proactive role in strengthening the UK’s defence supply chain.
One-off Prototypes to Batch Production
From one-off prototypes to batch production in the thousands, our in-house manufacturing capabilities offer complete flexibility to meet the demands of the defence sector. With a dedicated team of pattern cutters, machinists, and project coordinators, we can rapidly develop and scale bespoke protective solutions for any application — from specialist equipment to military vehicles. Every cover is made in the UK, ensuring quality, traceability, and control across the full production process. Whether responding to urgent operational needs or supporting long-term procurement programmes, we are equipped to deliver at any scale.
Your Partner for Protection
At Specialised Covers, we understand that defence requirements demand more than just protection — they require precision, performance, and absolute confidentiality. Every cover we produce is made here in the UK, ensuring complete control over quality, traceability, and turnaround times. Whether working from digital CAD data or developing fully tailored patterns on site under NDA, our team is equipped to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions even for the most sensitive or complex projects. We offer a wide range of high-performance materials, including flame-retardant, IRR-compliant, waterproof, and abrasion-resistant fabrics, with every project engineered to withstand harsh operational environments. From one-off prototypes to large-scale production runs, we are a trusted partner to defence clients seeking bespoke protection they can rely on.
Hand Tailored Patterns
Our signature tailored aesthetic is rooted in the traditional, hands-on process of draping fabric directly over vehicles or equipment, marking key features such as handles, arches, and access points to create precise and functional patterns. This technique — developed through decades of craftsmanship — allows our team to produce high-performance, custom-fit covers without the need for CAD files or digital models.
This approach is especially valuable when working on classified, sensitive, or embargoed projects where access to technical data is restricted or governed by NDAs. In such cases, our team can work on-site or with limited physical access to develop solutions in a secure and compliant way, without compromising on fit, performance, or quality.
We’ve refined this hand-tailored method over 40 years, and it remains an integral part of our capability — particularly in the defence sector, where confidentiality, adaptability, and trust are paramount. While we hold an extensive archive of over 1,000 existing patterns, we regularly create entirely new designs to meet the evolving needs of our clients and the operational environments they work in.
3D Design
The incorporation of 3D elements has streamlined our design process, enabling a seamless workflow that fine-tunes every aspect of our bespoke services. By blending traditional craftsmanship with modern technology and 3D design capabilities, Specialised Covers stays at the forefront of precision, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
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