Canvas is a material made of natural fibers such as cotton and linen or artificial fibers. The most common one is cotton canvas made of cotton as raw material. Cotton is a natural plant fiber with the characteristics of softness and breathability, and is widely used in textile manufacturing.
In addition, linen is tough and is also often used to make canvas. After textile processing, linen fiber becomes one of the main raw materials for canvas.
In addition, artificial fiber materials such as polyester fiber and nylon fiber can also be used to make canvas.
‌Advantages of canvas material: environmental protection, beautiful and practical, good printing effect, versatility, strong and durable, waterproof and sunshade function, good stability, good wrinkle resistance, and good elasticity.
According to different uses and characteristics, canvas can be divided into the following categories:
‌Classification by thickness and use‌:
‌Heavy canvas‌: It has a strong texture and is suitable for making products such as bags, furniture coverings and work clothes.
‌Lightweight canvas‌: It has a lighter texture and is often used for ordinary clothing. After dyeing, it can also be used to make shoes, handbags, etc.
‌Recycled cotton canvas‌: Made of recycled cotton fiber and acrylic fiber blend, it does not require dyeing and is mainly used to make environmentally friendly and durable products.
‌Classification by material‌:
‌Cotton canvas‌: Mainly woven from cotton yarn, it has a soft feel and good breathability, and is often used to make clothing and household items.
‌Linen canvas‌: Mainly woven from linen yarn, it has good moisture absorption and breathability, and is often used for industrial and agricultural purposes.
‌Synthetic fiber canvas‌: woven from synthetic fibers such as polyester and nylon, it has higher wear resistance and weather resistance, and is widely used in outdoor and industrial fields.
‌Application areas‌:
Coarse canvas, also known as awning cloth, has good waterproof properties and is used for automobile transportation and open-air warehouse coverings, as well as for setting up tents in the wild.
Fine canvas is used to make labor protection clothing and its supplies. After dyeing or printing, it can also be used as shoe materials, luggage fabrics, handbags, backpacks, tablecloths, tablecloths, etc.
In short, canvas, as a classic material, has been widely used to make various items. Whether it is sailboats, tents, luggage fabrics, shoes, tablecloths, etc. The wear-resistant, durable and environmentally friendly characteristics of canvas can always provide users with the best experience.