When we talk of canvas , something like backpack,handle bag made of canvas will come to our mind.

However,there are many styles of canvas we will use,so we will dive deeper into one important style -waxed canvas.

Component

Canvas is made from either cotton, linen, which in turn is made from flax, or traditionally, hemp, which is once again becoming a popular choice.

Manufacture

Unlike other heavy-duty fabrics, such as denim, which uses a twill weave, canvas is made using a plain weave.

Canvas comes in two forms, plain and duck, with duck canvas the threads are more tightly woven and consequently it is stronger.

History

Waxed canvas was evolved by British sailors who, after observing that wet canvas sails caught the wind more effectively, soaked their canvas in linseed oil. Off cuts from the oiled canvas were then used as waterproof clothing.

Comtempory waxed canvas

Today, waxed canvas is produced by impregnating the canvas fibres with wax. The quality and strength of canvas is determined by the thickness of the yarn and the density of the weave.

Most waxed canvas is created using a paraffin-based wax but there are also hybrid waxes which use paraffin and fluorocarbon to improve water proofing. It is also possible to create waxed canvas using natural waxes, such as beeswax, but this is a more expensive option.

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