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Cotton / Canvas
Cotton Canvas
Cotton canvas is the heaviest standard cotton weave — a plain weave using thick, low-twist yarns to create a dense, rugged fabric. At 300-450 gsm it's substantially heavier than shirting or chino weight, and holds structure better than any other cotton fabric. Canvas is the traditional choice for workwear, bags, structured outerwear, and any program where durability matters as much as appearance.
Composition: 100% Cotton
Composition
100% Cotton
Weight
300-450 gsm
Width / Spec
Plain weave, heavy yarn
Min Order
50 pcs / 50 m
What is cotton canvas?
Cotton canvas is the heaviest standard cotton weave — a plain weave using thick, low-twist yarns to create a dense, rugged fabric. At 300-450 gsm it's substantially heavier than shirting or chino weight, and holds structure better than any other cotton fabric. Canvas is the traditional choice for workwear, bags, structured outerwear, and any program where durability matters as much as appearance.
Heavy cotton canvas with rugged hand. Used for bags, jackets, and structured pants. Holds screen print and embroidery. We work with cotton canvas daily in our Yiwu factory, producing for brands, teams, and event organizers worldwide. Whether you need Cotton, Canvas, Bag applications or are sourcing cotton canvas for the first time, we can help with sample yardage, bulk production, and DDP shipping to your door.
Key characteristics
Compatible print methods
How we print on cotton canvas.
DTG (direct-to-garment)DTF (direct-to-film)Screen printingEmbroidery
Cotton Canvas takes DTF (direct-to-film) and screen-print cleanly for full-color graphics. We also offer embroidery for premium logos. For other substrates in your project, we can combine Cotton Canvas with sublimation-friendly poly panels in the same garment.
Best for
What we make with cotton canvas.
Care instructions
How to care for cotton canvas.
- ✓Machine wash cold or hand wash. Hang dry for longest life. Iron on high heat while damp. Canvas softens with washing but does not lose structure.
Tags & categories
Where this fabric fits.
CottonCanvasBagJacketPantsHeavyweightRuggedWorkwearDTGEmbroidery
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FAQ
Common questions about cotton canvas.
Can you do water-resistant canvas?
Yes — we apply DWR (durable water repellent) coating or wax finish to canvas for water-resistant performance. Adds 7-10 days to lead time.
Is canvas pre-shrunk?
Unwashed canvas will shrink 8-10% on first wash. We offer pre-shrunk (sanforized) canvas for cut-and-sew apparel, and washed canvas (already softened) for premium programs.
What's the difference between 12oz and 14oz canvas?
12 oz is standard workwear weight, 14 oz is heavy. We recommend 12 oz for apparel, 14 oz for bags and heavy outerwear.
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Ready to order cotton canvas?
Send us your spec — quantity, sizes, print design — and we'll quote you FOB Yiwu or DDP to your door. Sample yardage available on request.