Canvas Fabric – Durable Textile for Bags, Upholstery, and Crafts
Canvas fabric is a strong, versatile textile known for its durability, structure, and natural texture. It’s commonly used in applications where toughness and resilience are essential, such as bags, upholstery, workwear, and outdoor products. At Fabric Base Inc., we offer a range of canvas fabrics by the roll in multiple weights and finishes to meet industrial, fashion, and creative needs.
What Is Canvas Fabric?
Canvas is a plain-woven fabric, traditionally made from cotton but also commonly available in polyester or cotton-poly blends for added strength or water resistance. The weave structure makes it thick and tightly woven, giving it excellent resistance to wear and tear.
Modern canvas is used not just for utility but also for aesthetic projects. It can be dyed, printed, painted on, or finished with coatings for specific purposes such as water resistance, sublimation printing, or flame retardancy.
Common Uses of Canvas Fabric
Thanks to its heavy-duty build and reliable performance, canvas fabric is used in a wide range of industries and applications:
Tote Bags & Backpacks: One of the most common uses, canvas provides structure and strength for reusable bags.
Upholstery & Home Decor: Canvas is ideal for slipcovers, seat cushions, drapes, and wall coverings due to its toughness and clean look.
Apparel: Workwear, jackets, aprons, and overalls often use canvas for its resistance to abrasion and weather.
Crafts & Art: Popular for painting canvases, banners, and tents, thanks to its stiffness and texture.
Industrial Use: Used in coverings, awnings, tarps, and tool rolls where resilience is a must.
Key Features and Benefits
Durable & Long-Lasting: Holds up well to repeated use, washing, and exposure.
Versatile Weight Options: Available in lightweight to heavyweight grades, depending on application.
Paintable & Printable: Canvas takes well to screen printing, painting, or sublimation (if polyester).
Natural Look & Feel: Cotton canvas provides an earthy, classic aesthetic for rustic or minimalist designs.
Customizable Finishes: Can be waxed, dyed, coated, or laminated for water resistance or industrial needs.
Washing & Care Instructions
Cotton Canvas: Machine wash cold with mild detergent. Air dry to prevent shrinkage. Spot clean heavy stains before washing.
Polyester Canvas: More resistant to shrinking. Can be machine washed on a gentle cycle and tumble dried on low.
Coated Canvas: Wipe clean only. Do not machine wash as coatings (like waterproof or flame-retardant finishes) may be damaged.
Ironing: Use a medium heat setting. Avoid steam on coated versions.
Note: Always check fabric finish before washing, especially for specialty coatings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is your canvas 100% cotton or blended?
A: We offer both 100% cotton canvas and poly-cotton blends. Please contact us for current availability.
Q: Can canvas be sublimated?
A: Only polyester canvas is suitable for sublimation. Cotton canvas can be screen printed or painted.
Q: What weights are available?
A: Canvas is available in multiple weights, from 7 oz for lighter projects to 15 oz and beyond for heavy-duty applications.
Q: Is canvas fabric water-resistant?
A: Some versions are coated to be water- or mildew-resistant. Let us know your use case and we’ll recommend the best option.
Q: Do you sell canvas by the yard or roll?
A: We sell canvas fabric by the roll for wholesale orders.
Contact Fabric Base Inc.
Whether you're designing durable bags, outfitting furniture, or working on an industrial project, Fabric Base Inc. provides quality canvas fabrics at competitive wholesale pricing. Our Los Angeles fabric warehouse carries a broad selection, and our team is here to assist with sourcing, samples, and custom orders.
Address:
Fabric Base Inc.
773 E 14th Pl
Los Angeles, CA 90021
Phone:
(213) 745-7688
(213) 745-7918
Email:
info@fabricbases.com
Looking for more industrial or natural textiles? We also carry denim, twill, duck canvas, and sublimation-ready poly canvas—all available by the roll at wholesale pricing.
