Illustration of the canvas weave structure, magnified.
Canvas Fabric
Woven at our own mill on computerized Japanese jet looms.
Overview
Heavy plain-weave and duck canvas for bags, tents, covers and workwear.
Canvas is one of our core qualities. It is woven at our own mill on computerized Japanese jet looms, both for fabric buyers and for the bags, covers and garments we make.
What canvas is
Canvas is a tightly woven plain-weave fabric made from heavier yarns, giving high strength and abrasion resistance. It is specified by composition, yarn count, construction (ends and picks per inch), weight and finish. Duck canvas pairs warp yarns for a denser, smoother surface.
Who it is for
Bag and accessory brands, tent and cover manufacturers, and apparel brands making workwear and utility garments. We supply canvas as fabric or make it into finished products.
How to order
Send the end use, target weight and width, composition, colour and any performance finish with its test standard. We weave a sample length or submit a swatch from a running quality for approval before bulk.
Specification
What we can produce
Ranges are typical for this product. Your exact specification is agreed on the sample.
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| Construction |
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| Weight | Typically 250–600 GSM (7–18 oz/yd²) |
| Width | Typical widths 58" to 72"; wider on request |
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| Colours | Natural, piece-dyed to Pantone or lab dip |
Applications
- Tote and travel bags
- Tents and tarpaulins
- Covers and awnings
- Workwear and utility garments
- Aprons and accessories
Customisation
- Weight and yarn construction
- Width
- Colour and finish
- Roll length and packing
Production and quality
Sample approved before bulk production
Fabric is woven to the approved swatch or sample length, inspected roll by roll, and shipped with roll and lot references.
- Packaging
- Rolled on tubes, wrapped and labelled with your quality and lot references.
- Export
- Shipped internationally with the documents your importer needs. Shipping and documents
What is the difference between canvas and duck?
Both are tightly woven plain weaves. Duck canvas typically uses two warp yarns woven as one, giving a smoother, denser surface; plain canvas uses single yarns. Weight and yarn count matter more to performance than the name.
Can canvas be made water-repellent?
Yes, with a water-repellent or coated finish applied after weaving. Tell us the performance you need, such as spray rating or hydrostatic head, and the test method, and we propose the finish.
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Tell us the product, fabric, quantity and delivery date. We review it technically and come back with costing, MOQ and a sampling plan.