What is Canvas？

Canvas is an incredibly durable fabric with myriad uses. The fabric itself dates back to the thirteenth century and remains an integral part of both the fashion and art worlds.

History ▬ Canvas is a plain-woven fabric known and utilized for its sturdiness. The origin for the word canvas is actually derived from the Latin and Greek words for hemp. The thirteenth-century French words “canevas” and “canevaz” are derivatives of the Latin “cannapaceus.”

Qualities ▬ Canvas was originally made from hemp but is now predominantly made of cotton. There are two types of canvas, duck canvas and plain canvas. Duck canvas is woven more tightly than plain canvas. Canvas is divided into categories based on its weight, measured in ounces per square yard.

Usage ▬Canvas is an extremely durable plain-woven fabric used for making sails, tents, marquees, backpacks,handbags, electronic device cases, pets products, gloves, shoes, home decor, crafts, wall coverings, table covers, bean bags. It is also popularly used by artists as a painting surface, typically stretched across a wooden frame.