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Waterproof canvas fabric

From sales and awnings to shoes and bags, canvas fabric is one of the world's most widely used materials. Custom-printed cotton canvas fabric and other fibres are used to construct this durable fabric, and here, we investigate it a little further. Whether you are creating outdoor gear, bags, or anything else that requires water resistance, our waterproof canvas fabric will exceed your expectations.

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Roller Blind Blackout (no light) 280gsm Max Print: 1.55m Roller Blind Blackout (no light) 280gsm From £25
10oz Denim 300gsm Max Print: 1.47m 10oz Denim 300gsm From £14.75
Duchess Satin 200gsm Max Print: 1.44m Duchess Satin 200gsm From £14.75
Cotton-Linen 228gsm Max Print: 1.38m Cotton-Linen 228gsm From £14.75
Soft Velvet 280gsm Max Print: 1.42m Soft Velvet 280gsm From £14.75
Cotton Calico Organic 152gsm Max Print: 1.47m Cotton Calico Organic 152gsm From £14.75
Cotton Satin 172gsm Max Print: 1.49m Cotton Satin 172gsm From £14.75
Velvet Shimmer 371gsm Max Print: 1.38m Velvet Shimmer 371gsm From £19.98
Lycra Soft Sheen 160gsm Max Print: 1.43m Lycra Soft Sheen 160gsm From £14.75
Woven Canvas 300gsm Max Print: 1.57m Woven Canvas 300gsm From £14.75
Real 100% Silk Satin 85gsm Max Print: 1.36m Real 100% Silk Satin 85gsm From £40
Poly Georgette 65gsm Max Print: 1.41m Poly Georgette 65gsm From £14.75
Real 100% Silk Twill 54gsm Max Print: 1.25m Real 100% Silk Twill 54gsm From £35
Silk Sensation (poly) 90gsm Max Print: 1.4m Silk Sensation (poly) 90gsm From £14.75
Furnishing Leatherette 600gsm FR Max Print: 1.28m Furnishing Leatherette 600gsm FR From £25
Marbled Velvet 220gsm Max Print: 1.41m Marbled Velvet 220gsm From £14.75
Florence Power Net 60gsm Max Print: 1.34m Florence Power Net 60gsm From £14.75
Slinky Lycra Matte 210gsm Max Print: 1.53m Slinky Lycra Matte 210gsm From £14.75
Cotton Drill Organic 255gsm Max Print: 1.49m Cotton Drill Organic 255gsm From £14.75
Tokri Cotton Panama 300gsm Max Print: 1.45m Tokri Cotton Panama 300gsm From £14.75
Soft Fashion recycled Jersey 200gsm Max Print: 1.51m Soft Fashion recycled Jersey 200gsm From £14.75
Organza 40gsm Max Print: 1.39m Organza 40gsm From £14.75
Real 100% Silk Georgette 50gsm Max Print: 1.33m Real 100% Silk Georgette 50gsm From £35
Breathable Waterproof 155gsm Max Print: 1.45m Breathable Waterproof 155gsm From £14.75
Warm Leatherette 700gsm FR Max Print: 1.27m Warm Leatherette 700gsm FR From £25
Roller Blind Standard (allows some light) 220gsm Max Print: 1.57m Roller Blind Standard (allows some light) 220gsm From £25
Monty Organic Cotton Drill 249gsm Max Print: 1.49m Monty Organic Cotton Drill 249gsm From £14.75
Organic Cotton Canvas 309gsm Max Print: 1.5m Organic Cotton Canvas 309gsm From £19.98
Solange Silky Jersey 215gsm Max Print: 1.42m Solange Silky Jersey 215gsm From £14.75
Chenille 330gsm Max Print: 1.45m Chenille 330gsm From £14.75
Feather Voile 55gsm FR Max Print: 1.55m Feather Voile 55gsm FR From £14.75
Plain Weave FR Polyester 145gsm Max Print: 1.4m Plain Weave FR Polyester 145gsm From £14.75
Cotton Twill 213gsm Pigment Max Print: 1.45m Cotton Twill 213gsm Pigment From £14.75
Soft Shell Jersey 350gsm Max Print: 1.43m Soft Shell Jersey 350gsm From £19.98
Royal Silk Chiffon 26gsm Max Print: 1.33m Royal Silk Chiffon 26gsm From £29.50
Pima Lawn 100% Cotton washed 75gsm Reactive Max Print: 1.45m Pima Lawn 100% Cotton washed 75gsm Reactive From £14.75
Paris Chiffon (poly) 40gsm Max Print: 1.37m Paris Chiffon (poly) 40gsm From £14.75
Silhouette Cotton Sateen 125gsm Max Print: 1.74m Silhouette Cotton Sateen 125gsm From £19.98
Janice Poplin Organic Cotton washed 135gsm Max Print: 1.41m Janice Poplin Organic Cotton washed 135gsm From £19.98
Dorchester Linen Look 231gsm Max Print: 1.36m Dorchester Linen Look 231gsm From £14.75
Starlight Organza 35gsm Max Print: 1.38m Starlight Organza 35gsm From £14.75
Artists Poly Canvas 260gsm Max Print: 1.3m Artists Poly Canvas 260gsm From £14.75
Ella Waterproof Plus Recycled 70gsm Max Print: 1.46m Ella Waterproof Plus Recycled 70gsm From £14.75
Mulberry Silk Habotai 38gsm Max Print: 1.08m Mulberry Silk Habotai 38gsm From £29.50
Ripstop 65gsm Max Print: 1.43m Ripstop 65gsm From £14.75
Neoprene 1000gsm (2-3mm thick) Max Print: 1.3m Neoprene 1000gsm (2-3mm thick) From £40
Deluxe Organic Cotton Satin 130gsm Max Print: 1.55m Deluxe Organic Cotton Satin 130gsm From £19.98
Trafalgar Twill 274gsm Max Print: 1.5m Trafalgar Twill 274gsm From £14.75
Fine Cotton Muslin 50gsm Max Print: 1.33m Fine Cotton Muslin 50gsm From £19.98
Eco Twill Organic Cotton 217gsm Max Print: 1.49m Eco Twill Organic Cotton 217gsm From £14.75
Trooper Nylon Ripstop 55gsm Max Print: 1.46m Trooper Nylon Ripstop 55gsm From £19.98
Suede Vision 250gsm FR Max Print: 1.5m Suede Vision 250gsm FR From £14.75
Lifestyle Recycled Poly Jersey 160gsm Max Print: 1.57m Lifestyle Recycled Poly Jersey 160gsm From £14.75
Crepe de Chine (poly) 85gsm Max Print: 1.41m Crepe de Chine (poly) 85gsm From £14.75
Linden Waterproof 120gsm Max Print: 1.45m Linden Waterproof 120gsm From £14.75
Portobello Canvas 250gsm Max Print: 1.45m Portobello Canvas 250gsm From £14.75
Flex Sport Lycra 220gsm Max Print: 1.45m Flex Sport Lycra 220gsm From £14.75
Olivia Organza 100% Silk 49gsm Max Print: 1.46m Olivia Organza 100% Silk 49gsm From £35
Bull Denim 400gsm Max Print: 1.48m Bull Denim 400gsm From £14.75
Mulmul Soft Muslin (poly) 55gsm Max Print: 1.29m Mulmul Soft Muslin (poly) 55gsm From £14.75
Crystal Voile Cotton Silk 40gsm Max Print: 1.33m Crystal Voile Cotton Silk 40gsm From £29.50
Cottage Cotton Slub 107gsm Max Print: 1.42m Cottage Cotton Slub 107gsm From £14.75
Poly Twill 200gsm Max Print: 1.44m Poly Twill 200gsm From £14.75
Lustrous Seduction Poly Satin 85gsm Max Print: 1.44m Lustrous Seduction Poly Satin 85gsm From £14.75
Monroe Satin 160gsm Max Print: 1.46m Monroe Satin 160gsm From £14.75
Scroll Paper Fabric 120gsm Max Print: 1.29m Scroll Paper Fabric 120gsm From £14.75
Pima Lawn 100% Cotton 75gsm Pigment Max Print: 1.48m Pima Lawn 100% Cotton 75gsm Pigment From £14.75
Rustique Calico Organic Cotton 148gsm Max Print: 1.47m Rustique Calico Organic Cotton 148gsm From £14.75
Taffeta 90gsm Max Print: 1.43m Taffeta 90gsm From £14.75
Blossom lace 35gsm Max Print: 0.96m Blossom lace 35gsm From £14.75
Real 100% Silk Crepe de Chine 60gsm Max Print: 1.37m Real 100% Silk Crepe de Chine 60gsm From £35
Vea Organic Cotton Satin 140gsm Max Print: 1.46m Vea Organic Cotton Satin 140gsm From £19.98
Nautica Peached Splash Proof 172gsm Max Print: 1.46m Nautica Peached Splash Proof 172gsm From £14.75
Tapestry 10 Count 237gsm Max Print: 1m Tapestry 10 Count 237gsm From £19.98
Aida 14 count 180gsm Max Print: 1.07m Aida 14 count 180gsm From £19.98
Panama Flo 150gsm Max Print: 1.47m Panama Flo 150gsm From £14.75
Chichi Furnishing Velour 280gsm FR Max Print: 1.41m Chichi Furnishing Velour 280gsm FR From £14.75
100% Linen Flax Plain Weave 143gsm Max Print: 1.39m 100% Linen Flax Plain Weave 143gsm From £29.50
Butterfly Smooth Crepe 150gsm Max Print: 1.43m Butterfly Smooth Crepe 150gsm From £14.75
Polar Fleece 285gsm Max Print: 1.55m Polar Fleece 285gsm From £14.75
Scuba 275gsm Max Print: 1.42m Scuba 275gsm From £14.75
Sailor's Woven Canvas 480gsm Max Print: 1.42m Sailor's Woven Canvas 480gsm From £19.98
Panda Woven Bamboo 115gsm Max Print: 1.41m Panda Woven Bamboo 115gsm From £14.75
Organic Half-Panama Cotton 300gsm Max Print: 1.47m Organic Half-Panama Cotton 300gsm From £19.98
Fashion Crepe 150gsm Max Print: 1.37m Fashion Crepe 150gsm From £14.75
Velvet Fever Poly Satin 110gsm Max Print: 1.43m Velvet Fever Poly Satin 110gsm From £14.75
Tender Terry Towelling 350gsm Max Print: 1.5m Tender Terry Towelling 350gsm From £14.75
Ponte Jersey 260gsm Max Print: 1.39m Ponte Jersey 260gsm From £14.75
Lumin Cotton Drill 249gsm Reactive Max Print: 1.43m Lumin Cotton Drill 249gsm Reactive From £14.75
Speaker Grille Cloth 140gsm Max Print: 1.47m Speaker Grille Cloth 140gsm From £14.75
Whisper Wool Cashmere Twill 30gsm Max Print: 1.3m Whisper Wool Cashmere Twill 30gsm From £40
Lycra Matte 140gsm Max Print: 1.35m Lycra Matte 140gsm From £14.75
Lycra Heavy Matte 250gsm Max Print: 1.45m Lycra Heavy Matte 250gsm From £14.75
Rox Sports Jersey 250gsm Max Print: 1.49m Rox Sports Jersey 250gsm From £14.75
LoopBack Sweat Jersey 250gsm Max Print: 1.58m LoopBack Sweat Jersey 250gsm From £14.75
Cosmic Cotton Warp Satin 246gsm Max Print: 1.36m Cosmic Cotton Warp Satin 246gsm From £14.75
Bermondsey Twill Recycled 130gsm Max Print: 1.45m Bermondsey Twill Recycled 130gsm From £14.75
Crushed Velour 245gsm Max Print: 1.35m Crushed Velour 245gsm From £14.75
Loose Knit Jersey 185gsm Max Print: 1.44m Loose Knit Jersey 185gsm From £14.75
Crepe Stretch 190gsm Max Print: 1.44m Crepe Stretch 190gsm From £14.75
Woven Canvas 500gsm Max Print: 1.75m Woven Canvas 500gsm From £19.98
Oilcloth Matte 274gsm Max Print: 1.39m Oilcloth Matte 274gsm From £19.98
Mulayam 100% Cotton Mulmul 59gsm Max Print: 1.05m Mulayam 100% Cotton Mulmul 59gsm From £19.98
Pure Poplin Organic Cotton 148gsm Max Print: 1.49m Pure Poplin Organic Cotton 148gsm From £14.75
Layla Stretch Cotton Denim 325gsm Max Print: 1.36m Layla Stretch Cotton Denim 325gsm From £29.50
Freefall Water resist Nylon 45gsm Max Print: 1.44m Freefall Water resist Nylon 45gsm From £14.75
Scuba Crepe 290gsm Max Print: 1.44m Scuba Crepe 290gsm From £14.75
Airflow Light 145gsm Max Print: 1.45m Airflow Light 145gsm From £14.75
Quilted Jersey Stretch 255gsm Max Print: 1.29m Quilted Jersey Stretch 255gsm From £14.75
Chain Jersey 255gsm Max Print: 1.31m Chain Jersey 255gsm From £14.75
Heavy Brushed Sweat Jersey 260gsm Max Print: 1.53m Heavy Brushed Sweat Jersey 260gsm From £14.75
Wool Silk Blend Plain Weave 113gsm Max Print: 1.4m Wool Silk Blend Plain Weave 113gsm From £35
Fine wove Linen Cotton 90gsm Max Print: 1.35m Fine wove Linen Cotton 90gsm From £19.98
Rangeen Cotton Twill 208gsm Reactive Max Print: 1.45m Rangeen Cotton Twill 208gsm Reactive From £14.75
Silk Impression (poly) 41gsm Max Print: 1.39m Silk Impression (poly) 41gsm From £14.75
Mayfair Herringbone Weave 269gsm Max Print: 1.43m Mayfair Herringbone Weave 269gsm From £14.75
Archway Brushed Twill 290gsm Max Print: 1.43m Archway Brushed Twill 290gsm From £14.75
Slub Jersey 140gsm Max Print: 1.49m Slub Jersey 140gsm From £14.75
Bounce Cotton Jersey 170gsm Max Print: 1.51m Bounce Cotton Jersey 170gsm From £19.98
Olympic Sports Jersey 180gsm Max Print: 1.43m Olympic Sports Jersey 180gsm From £14.75
Tapestry 12 Count 202gsm Max Print: 1m Tapestry 12 Count 202gsm From £19.98
Real 100% Light Silk Satin 50gsm Max Print: 1.36m Real 100% Light Silk Satin 50gsm From £35
Peached Poly Sheeting 130gsm Max Print: 1.8m Peached Poly Sheeting 130gsm From £14.75
Voile De Ville 120gsm Max Print: 1.49m Voile De Ville 120gsm From £14.75
Svelte Microfibre Towelling 220gsm Max Print: 1.58m Svelte Microfibre Towelling 220gsm From £14.75
Tapestry 14 Count 159gsm Max Print: 1m Tapestry 14 Count 159gsm From £19.98
Neoprene 600gsm (1-2mm thick) Max Print: 1.24m Neoprene 600gsm (1-2mm thick) From £35
Diamond Jersey 270gsm (reduced to clear) Max Print: 1.35m Diamond Jersey 270gsm (reduced to clear) From £6.54
Soft White Nappa Texture 0.7-0.9mm Max Print: 1m Soft White Nappa Texture 0.7-0.9mm From £19.95
Soft White Nappa Smooth 1.4mm Max Print: 1m Soft White Nappa Smooth 1.4mm From £19.95
Soft White Nappa Bubble Texture 1.6mm Max Print: 1m Soft White Nappa Bubble Texture 1.6mm From £19.95
Stiff White Nappa Texture 1-1.5mm Max Print: 1m Stiff White Nappa Texture 1-1.5mm From £19.95
Pineapple Leather 685gsm Max Print: 1.45m Pineapple Leather 685gsm From £19.95

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Custom Canvas Fabric Printing

What is canvas fabric?

Renowned for being sturdy, strong and tear-resistant, canvas fabric is a material which has been in use and in demand since 3,000 BC, when it was used to make sails, canopies, awnings and outdoor shelters. Cotton canvas fabric is firm, heavy, and closely woven in a plain weave or a plain weave variation.

Heavy duty canvas fabric is tightly woven and used for many end uses, ranging from outdoor equipment to art canvases. The name canvas derives from “cannabis”, the Latin word for hemp. Some canvases are still made from hemp, thus keeping this versatile fabric traditional.

Canvas can be constructed from several fibres, including:
  1. Cotton canvas fabric – one of the most common types of canvas. Medium strength is between 10 and 20 times stronger when wet than dry.
  2. Linen canvas fabric – another natural fibre used for making canvas. It is 2 to 3 times stronger than cotton and is extremely taut.
  3. Synthetic fibres – the canvas can be constructed from synthetic fibres or blends. By blending them with natural fibres, you can retain the natural abilities and combine them with durability and resilience to create printed waterproof canvas fabric.
  4. Hemp canvas fabric – this natural fibre is resistant to mildew, rot, and sunlight. Hemp canvas is naturally repellent to insects and is more elastic than cotton or linen.

How is it manufactured?

UK-made canvas fabric is usually constructed of cotton or linen. However, other fibres, such as hemp, jute, polyester, nylon, and blends, are sometimes used to create canvas.

Canvas has a very simple weave; the weft thread just goes over one warp thread and under the next. It is a warp-faced fabric since the warp yarns have more crimp around more or less straight weft yarns.

To make art canvases, the canvas fabric is usually treated with a layer or 2 of gesso primer to the surface. If the canvas is left untreated, the fabric can then soak up the paint, causing some of it to disappear or clot on the surface.

Purposes of canvas fabric

The purposes of canvas are wide and varied, from art canvases and waterproof canvases to fabric for furniture. It is a diverse textile, and many of the original uses of canvas are still being utilised. Painting surfaces, sails, tents, shelters and outerwear are still popular uses for canvas. Some are given a contemporary twist, like deckchair canvas fabric, thanks to its strength, durability and resilience to water.

Because of its abundant strength, manufacturers use canvas to create anything that requires a tough and robust finish while still retaining a natural and almost traditional look. Bags, backpacks, shoes, totes, trampolines, coats and outerwear all benefit from canvas fabric.

Properties

Because it is so tightly woven, the fibres swell when the material gets wet, filling in any gaps and creating a waterproof canvas fabric. Some other notable properties of canvas include:
  • Strong
  • Durable
  • Sturdy
  • Thick
  • Relatively stiff
  • Made from a simple weave
  • Tightly woven
  • It can be made from different fibres
  • Windproof
  • Stress and ladder resistant
  • When treated properly, you can get flame-resistant or waterproof canvas fabric
  • Some constructions have a degree of stretch, whereas others are taut
  • It can be blended with synthetic and natural fibres

Advantages of canvas fabric

Canvas fabric has a range of advantages, making it a great fabric choice for so many end uses. You can buy canvas fabric wholesale and online, in various sizes, weights and fibre compositions.

One of the major advantages of canvas is that it readily accepts a range of chemical treatments to improve its natural qualities.

By combining synthetic materials with natural fibres, you can create printed waterproof canvas fabric which is light yet robust and completely weather-resistant. This blend has made canvas a popular choice for industrial, architectural and marine uses.