Category: Fabric Sourcing
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Just a Good Ole’ Summer Sale! A list of 6 Great Fabric Steals!
The discount fabric category in our store in growing and growing! We have added MANY new things and want to spread the word! If you buy fabric on a regular basis it is worth taking a look! The biweekly newsletter is the best way to find out about these deals first. It has become almost…
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8 Factors to Consider When Sourcing A Durable Water Repellent Fabric
Have you ever searched for waterproof fabrics? It can be very confusing and frustrating. This is because there are so many options in textiles today from water resistant, water repellent and waterproof. Everyone just wants to keep the moisture out, but depending on your project requirements, there are many options & finishes to consider. One…
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Twill Weave : What is the Difference Between Denim & Bull Denim?
When I hear the term twill weave I automatically hear in my head “over one under two, over one under two.” Of course it doesn’t have to be under two, it could be three or more, but this basic pattern is what makes it a twill. It is all about that diagonal line. Unless you…
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6 Of The Most Common Fabrics Sourced to Make Dopp Kits
Major retailers like Pottery Barn and J.Crew are all offering bags and accessories these days. For the men, The Dopp Kit has become a standard. Just like a cosmetic bag, it’s going to spend a lot of time on the bathroom counter top. The fabric you use should be water resistant and pretty heavy duty…
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Everybody Wins : The Easiest Way to Source Wholesale Fabric
One of the first things our new customers ask is for a wholesale price list or how to get setup for wholesale. Before I worked at Big Duck Canvas, I actually called and asked the same questions. As a sourcing manager, I was accustomed to spending half a day to provide a huge amount of…
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Waxed Canvas is the New Leather
Waxed Canvas is our most expensive canvas fabric per yard. We strive to offer fabrics that are the best prices around and we knew waxed canvas would be more expensive to offer. After experimenting with several different wax finishes we finally found one that we feel is worth the added cost. It is amazing and…
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Use Cotton Army Duck for Slipcovers and Upholstery?
The majority of our fabrics are perfect for slipcovers. Our 10oz fabrics are very popular, our new USA-made fabrics are great, and our 12oz options are becoming more and more popular too. All great options with equally-great results. One fabric that tends to get overlooked for slipcover use is Army Duck. It’s an amazing quality…
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A Guide to Buying Wholesale Factory Seconds & Closeout Fabric
We have posted about this topic before on our blog, but with our Discount Category growing weekly with great new bargain fabrics, we want everyone to know exactly what they are getting when they purchase fabrics from this category. 1. A KILLER DEAL. All of the fabrics we offer are listed at the lowest prices…
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Sourcing Cotton Fabrics in the USA? We have it!
It can be challenging to source USA Made Fabric. We have been working hard on offering more Made in the USA fabrics and finally last week we launched THREE Cotton Fabrics all completely made in the USA. They are a 7oz Cotton Duck, 10oz cotton Duck and a 12oz Bull Denim. More is coming…
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Industrial Vinyl Fabrics – What Can We Make?
We just launched 18oz and 13oz Vinyl Fabrics. All of which are fire retardant. Being the hands on girl at Big Duck Canvas I get to figure out all the things we can make with it beyond the basics. Of course the first thing that comes to mind is a Bouncy Castle (duh), but before…