A clean, midweight softened cotton duck canvas with a smooth surface, dependable structure, and a more relaxed handfeel than traditional rigid canvas.

At approximately 250 GSM, this fabric offers a practical balance of durability, comfort, and wearability. It has enough body to hold its shape while remaining pliable for garments, accessories, and home textile projects.

Its clean white colour and compact surface give it a versatile, contemporary appearance. The fabric can be used in its original form or customised through dyeing, printing, embroidery, painting, and other surface-design techniques after testing.

### How It’s Made

Duck canvas is woven in a tight plain weave using closely set cotton yarns. This compact construction gives the fabric its characteristic strength, stability, and resistance to everyday wear.

Unlike traditional untreated canvas, this version has been softened to reduce rigidity while preserving the substantial body expected from a canvas fabric. It will become increasingly supple with washing and use.

### Technical Specifications

* Fabric: Softened duck canvas
* Composition: 100% cotton
* Weave: Tight plain canvas weave
* Weight: Approximately 250 GSM
* Weight class: Midweight
* Width: Approximately 56 inches
* Colour: White
* Texture: Smooth, firm, and clean
* Drape: Structured with a relaxed fall
* Opacity: Fully opaque
* Finish: Softened cotton canvas
* Stretch: None

### Handfeel & Drape

* Firm without being excessively stiff
* Smooth, clean cotton surface
* More pliable than traditional heavyweight canvas
* Holds shape without feeling rigid
* Structured with a gently relaxed fall
* Durable and comfortable for everyday use
* Softens further with washing and wear

### Ideal Uses

* Overshirts and utility shirts
* Lightweight jackets
* Chore coats
* Structured tops
* Workwear garments
* Aprons
* Totes and bags
* Pouches and durable accessories
* Cushion covers
* Table linens
* Storage baskets
* Craft and home textile projects
* Dyeing, printing, and embroidery projects

### Wash & Care

Pre-washing is recommended before cutting, as cotton may shrink during its first wash.

Machine wash in cold water on a gentle cycle using a mild detergent. Wash whites separately. Avoid bleach unless intentional whitening is desired, as repeated use may weaken the fibres.

Line dry naturally or tumble dry on low heat. Avoid high temperatures to minimise shrinkage.

Iron on medium to high heat while slightly damp if required. The fabric will naturally soften and develop a more relaxed character with repeated washing and use.

### Naturally Dyed Colour Variations

This softened duck canvas is available in three naturally dyed shades:

* Mustard
* Olive Black
* Faded Merlot

Natural dyes create rich, nuanced colours with gentle variations across the fabric. Slight tonal differences, unevenness, and subtle marks may occur between batches and within the same length. These are characteristic of the natural dyeing process and should not be considered defects.

### Natural-Dye Care

Wash separately in cold water using a mild, pH-neutral detergent. Do not soak, bleach, or use harsh stain removers.

Line dry in the shade and avoid prolonged exposure to strong sunlight. Some colour transfer and gradual fading may occur with washing, wear, and exposure to light. This is a natural characteristic of plant-dyed fabric and allows each piece to develop a unique patina over time.

Always test your chosen washing method on a small swatch before treating the full yardage.