Understanding the Basics of Waxed Canvas Waxed Canvas is a unique and versatile material that has been used as early as the 19thcentury. It is created by applying a layer of wax onto traditional canvas fabric, resulting in asturdy and weather resistant material that can withstand the test of time. The process of waxing canvas [...]
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The newest innovations in Marine & Awning Canvas are here! SeaDuck Fabric Marine & Awning Textile Solutions sold exclusively by Big Duck Canvas. The 100% Solution dyed acrylic yarns are sourced from Dolan, the leading manufacturer in the world of acrylic yarns. Dolan is well known in the industry for producing the most vibrant long [...]
Continue reading "In with the NEW! SeaDuck Marine & Awning Fabric"Spring is almost here and Big Duck Canvas has the perfect new outdoor fabric for your projects. Ready? If you can tell by the photo collage, I am really inspired by these STRIPES right now. Why not make your own outdoor space feel like a timeless getaway with Outdura™ outdoor acrylic fabrics? A striped fabric [...]
Continue reading "Outdura™ Fabric Classic Stripes"It all starts with the fiber, which is Acrylic. Acrylic definitely doesn't sound fancy, especially since most people are familiar with it from its common use in apparel as a cheaper alternative to things like wool and cashmere. Have you seen the extremely brightly colored acrylic yarns at the craft store? The acrylic yarns are [...]
Continue reading "The Best Outdoor Fabric"Every time I go hiking or camping I see 1000 Denier all over the place. As much as I am trying to disconnect from work I cannot stop thinking about textiles and fabric because I get a kick out of examining everyone's gear. 1000 Denier dominates the Outdoor bag market because it produces lightweight quality [...]
Continue reading "The Backpack Fabric: 1000 Denier"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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