What Is a Canvas?
Canvas
The word canvas is a generic term to describe an industrial fabric. A canvas is a heavy, strong, and rigid woven fabric that is made from cotton or synthetic (man-made) fibers, which is used for awnings, industrial covers, slipcovers along with various other applications. A canvas comes in different grades, qualities, and weights. A canvas is usually available in a plain or basket (oxford) weave pattern. We will review various weave patterns in a future article.
When trying to find a particular canvas for your project, the internet can be a useful resource but can also be confusing due to the varied available choices. Some example products made from canvas fabrics are, but not limited to: floor cloths, goat coats, scuba divebags, awnings, boat covers, tipis, tents, shopping totes, punching bags, chaps, industrial pipe insulation, slipcovers, pet beds, luggage, tennis court screens, theater curtains, stage curtains, upholstery covers and …