Emergency shelter tents built to UNHCR, ICRC, and IFRC specifications. Waterproof cotton canvas, cold-weather resistant. We keep stock ready for airlift within 24 to 72 hours, anywhere in the world.
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When an earthquake hits or a conflict displaces thousands of families overnight, the first thing people need after water and food is shelter. Disaster relief tents are the standard response. They go up fast, they ship on cargo planes, and they keep families alive through heat, rain, and freezing temperatures.
Not all tents are the same, though. The ones used by UNHCR (the UN Refugee Agency), ICRC (International Committee of the Red Cross), and IFRC have specific technical standards that a tent has to meet before any agency will buy it. These standards exist because a tent that leaks in a monsoon or collapses under snow is worse than no tent at all — it creates a false sense of safety.
The main specs cover waterproofing (canvas must be treated and tested to withstand sustained heavy rain), wind resistance (the structure must hold in winds up to 72 km/h), UV degradation (canvas breaks down in direct sunlight, so treatment matters), ventilation (sealed tents in hot climates cause heat stroke), and minimum floor area (at least 3.5 square meters per person). Every BNC relief tent is manufactured to meet these standards. We have been doing this since 1994.
We supply our tents to UNHCR, UNICEF, UNDP, ICRC, OXFAM, Muslim Aid, ADRA, and dozens of other organizations working in disaster zones from Syria to Pakistan to East Africa. Our manufacturing facility in Karachi runs dedicated production lines for relief tents, which means we keep ready stock available at all times.
Each model meets international humanitarian standards. All use cotton canvas (not polyester) because it performs better in both extreme heat and extreme cold.
The standard UNHCR/IFRC family shelter. Ridge pole A-frame, accommodates 5-6 people. This is the tent you see in most camp deployments.
Built to exact UNHCR, ICRC, and IFRC specs. Center pole, single fly. This is what organizations order when they need proven, certified shelter.
Double-layer canvas with quilted thermal lining. Effective to -20C. Stove jack and snow-flap vents included. Deployed in Afghanistan, northern Pakistan, and Central Asian camps.
Large modular tent that houses 20-30 people. Units link end-to-end. Used for community spaces, distribution points, and temporary warehouses in camp settings.
Two people set this up in under 30 minutes. Packs compact enough for airlift pallets. Used in the first hours after a disaster when speed is everything.
Sanitation privacy tent for latrines and showers. Opaque walls, zippered door, upper ventilation. Open bottom for drainage. A small thing that makes a big difference in camps.
Full spec sheet for all disaster relief tent models. Custom dimensions and specifications are available on request.
| Model | Size | Canvas | Capacity | Weight | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refugee Family Tent | 4m x 6m x 2.8m | 380 GSM Cotton | 5-6 persons | ~85 kg | UNHCR/IFRC |
| Relief Tent (ICRC) | 4m x 4m x 2.7m | 380 GSM Cotton | 4-5 persons | ~65 kg | ICRC/IFRC |
| Winterized Tent | 4m x 6m x 2.8m | Double 380 GSM + Thermal | 5-6 persons | ~110 kg | UNHCR Winter |
| Tunnel Tent | 6m x 12m x 3m | 350 GSM / PVC | 20-30 persons | ~200 kg | Mass Shelter |
| Emergency Tent | 3m x 4m x 2.5m | 350 GSM Cotton | 3-4 persons | ~45 kg | Rapid Deploy |
| Bathroom Tent | 1.2m x 1.2m x 2.2m | 280 GSM Cotton | 1 person | ~15 kg | Sanitation |
All models include poles, pegs, guy-ropes, and repair kit. PE ground sheets available separately. Need something different? We do custom manufacturing.
Our factory in Karachi has been producing tents since 1994. The manufacturing process for a relief tent starts with raw cotton canvas — we use 380 GSM (grams per square meter) fabric that gets treated in-house for waterproofing, rot resistance, and fungus resistance. This treatment is applied before cutting, not after, because post-cut treatment misses seam edges.
Canvas is cut on industrial tables using patterns specific to each tent model. The pieces go to sewing lines where operators stitch them on heavy-duty industrial machines designed for thick fabric. Seams on relief tents get double-stitched and then sealed with waterproof tape, because a tent that leaks at the seams is useless in a monsoon.
Steel poles are galvanized (zinc-coated to prevent rust) and hot-dip treated for extra durability. Pegs, guy-ropes, and tensioners are included with every tent. We pack everything into labeled bales that are sized to fit standard cargo pallets and aircraft doors — this matters more than you might think when you are trying to get tents onto a C-130 at 2 AM during a disaster response.
Every finished tent gets inspected for material quality, seam integrity, waterproofing, and dimensional accuracy before it goes to our warehouse. We keep a rolling stock of the most commonly ordered models (family tent, UNHCR relief tent, winterized tent) so we can ship within 24 to 72 hours when urgent orders come in.
For larger orders or custom specifications, manufacturing lead time is typically 2-4 weeks depending on quantity. We have the capacity to scale production rapidly when needed — which happens more often than anyone would like.
Not a trading company, not a middleman. We own the factory, the machines, and the production lines. This means better quality control and lower prices. When something needs to change, we change it the same day.
We keep ready stock in Karachi. Our facility is near both air and sea ports. When UNHCR calls at midnight because a flood just displaced 50,000 people, we can have tents on a plane by morning.
We are ISO certified and registered as a supplier with UNHCR, UNICEF, and UNDP. We work directly with ICRC, Red Cross, OXFAM, Muslim Aid, and ADRA. These are not just logos on our website — they are purchase orders in our files.
BNC was founded in 1994. In 30 years we have supplied tents for conflicts, earthquakes, floods, and refugee crises across the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and beyond. We know what works in the field because our tents are in the field.
Need a specific size, material, or configuration? We accommodate custom requirements. Different national standards, branded tents for your organization, unusual dimensions — we have done it all.
Because we manufacture in Pakistan and sell directly, our pricing is competitive without sacrificing quality. No agent fees, no distributor markups. Contact us for a quote and compare.
Whether you need 10 tents or 10,000, we have ready stock and manufacturing capacity. Tell us what you need and we will get you a quote within 24 hours.
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