Cotton construction

Cotton Canvas Fabric — Manufacturer & Exporter

Heavier hand for stitched goods and covers that take a load.

A bolt of heavy natural cotton canvas, roll and draped folds showing the dense weave

A heavier, denser cotton than standard duck, for bags, sacks and covers that carry weight and keep their shape. Plain or basket weave, cotton or a cotton-poly blend where extra tear strength is wanted. Available up to 135-inch width for seamless wide panels.

Characteristics of our cotton canvas

Denser and often coarser than standard duck; plain or basket weave depending on the hand wanted.
Basket weave gives a softer, more pliable cloth at the same weight; plain weave gives the firmest structure.
Available in cotton or a cotton-poly blend where extra tear strength and faster drying matter.
Proofs well for water and rot resistance; keeps a natural look and patina, and is repairable.
Wide-loom widths to 135 inches for seamless tent, cover and upholstery panels.

Specification

Weave: Plain and basket
Construction examples: 10x10 / 52x36 · 8x5 / 42x24 · 6x6 / 38x28
Weight: 220–680 g/m² (6–20 oz)
Width: 45 to 135 inches (up to 135" / ~343 cm)
Supplied as: GREIGE, RFD, DYED
Fibre: 100% cotton

Indicative ranges. The exact article, yarn count, ends and picks per inch, GSM and width, is confirmed at RFQ.

Cotton Canvas weight guide (oz & g/m²)

Common weight bands and what each is usually chosen for. Any weight in the range is made to order; we confirm the construction that hits your target.

oz/yd²	g/m²	Band	Typically used for
7–8 oz	240–270 g/m²	Light canvas	Bags, light covers, banner and display cloth
10–12 oz	340–410 g/m²	Mid canvas	Tote and utility bags, aprons, cushion and furniture cover
12–15 oz	410–510 g/m²	Heavy canvas	Tents, awnings, marquee panels, equipment covers
15–20 oz	510–680 g/m²	Extra-heavy canvas	Tarpaulins, machinery covers, structural and marine use

Specific weights: 8 oz (270 g/m²) · 10 oz (340 g/m²) · 12 oz (410 g/m²) · 15 oz (510 g/m²) · 18 oz (610 g/m²)

Ordering cotton canvas from the mill

Every length is made to your specification — there is no stock list. Send a target construction (yarn counts, ends and picks, weave), a weight in g/m² or oz, a finished width, and the finish state you need: greige, RFD, piece-dyed against a lab dip, or printed. If you only have an end use or a physical sample, we identify the closest article and confirm it on a swatch before bulk.

The minimum is 100 m for greige with no per-colour minimum, or 1000 m per colour once processing is involved. Greige runs in about 2 days; dyed or printed takes about 2 weeks including approvals. We ship FOB Mundra / Nhava Sheva or CIF destination port from Mundra or Nhava Sheva, on a staged payment structure where only 10% is committed before production.

Ordering

Minimum order: 100 m greige · 1000 m per colour processed
Lead time: about 2 days greige · about 2 weeks processed
Incoterms: FOB Mundra / Nhava Sheva · CIF destination port
Price: Per metre or per kg, band on request

Payment 10% on order, 15% at production start, 50% on passing QC, 25% on dispatch. OEKO-TEX and GOTS applied for and in progress as of September 2026, not yet granted. Organic cotton available now. SMETA not pursued.

Finishes

Applied in-house or through our approved process-house partners, confirmed against your specification at RFQ:

Piece-dyed
Water-repellent and wax finish
Stiffened
Anti-fungal treatment
Laminated / coated via partners

Typical uses

Where cotton canvas is specified most often. Open a use for the exact weight, width and finish we recommend for it:

Heavy tote and shopper bags
Tool bags and sacks
Machine and equipment covers
Marquees, awnings and tent walls
Heavy upholstery

Cotton Canvas for a specific use

Common questions

What's your minimum order?

100 m for greige, 1,000 m per colour for processed fabric. No full-container minimum.

How wide can you weave?

45 to 135 inches (about 343 cm), so wide cloth doesn't need a seam.

How heavy can you go?

Up to 800 GSM (about 24 oz).

How fast is delivery?

Greige in about 2 days, processed in about 2 weeks. That's production time; sea transit is on top. Market norm is 30 to 45 days.

Are you GOTS or OEKO-TEX certified?

Both applied for and in progress as of September 2026, not granted yet. Many buyers sample in parallel while certs complete. Organic cotton is available now.

You're a new mill. Why should I risk an order?

The plant is new; the family behind it has 50 years in textile manufacturing, and this is the third generation. We start with a swatch pack, then a small paid trial. Payment is staged 10/15/50/25, so only 10% is at risk before production. Specs are transparent; certs are dated.

What are your payment terms?

10% on order, 15% at production start, 50% on passing QC, 25% on dispatch. Move to LC once we've traded.

Can you do RFD so we dye locally?

Yes. RFD by the roll is a core line. MOQ 100 m as greige, or take it RFD.

Do you ship to the UK, US, EU or Australia?

Yes. FOB Mundra or Nhava Sheva, or CIF to your port. UK buyers: the India–UK deal removes UK import duty on Indian cotton fabric.