Safety pool cover shedding plastic after about four years

The OP’s cover does look like typical tarp cover material.

I’ve been using tarp style covers over our Coverlon mesh safety cover for many years. I’ve also used basic tarps to cover patio furniture. Though the tarps do wear out (I usually get 7-8 years use out of them), I’ve never seen them shed like the OP described.
 
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