Texmateria
Canvas
A heavy plain-weave fabric with visible threads and practical stiffness. It develops creases, rubbed high points, faded folds, and dirt held in the weave.
Common names
- duck canvas
- cotton duck
- awning fabric
- tent canvas
Search phrases
- heavy outdoor fabric
- awning canvas texture
- tent cloth material
- canvas chair fabric
Common uses
- Awnings
- Outdoor chairs
- Tents
- Bags
- Deck furniture
- Casual upholstery
Choosing points
- Best for bags, chairs, awnings, and work-style interiors where durable casual cloth is useful.
- Canvas often has visible heavy weave and creases rather than soft drape.
- Outdoor canvas fades on top surfaces and darkens near seams where water stays.
- Waxed canvas develops scratchy pale creases and patina.
How it ages
- Outdoor performance depends on coating, UV resistance, mildew resistance, and drying. Cotton canvas alone is not automatically weatherproof.
What to avoid
- Do not assume canvas is waterproof or fire-safe; the coating, backing, and treatment determine those properties.
