Garment Fabrics
Duck
Duck is a closely woven canvas made with plied yarns, giving it a smoother surface, a denser construction and more resistance to abrasion and wind than ordinary canvas. It is used for heavy workwear, tool and utility bags, footwear, covers and industrial applications. Supplied in cotton and blends, dyed or greige, in the weight and width you specify.
- Typical weight
- 300-800 GSM
- Construction
- Tight plain weave, plied yarns
- Colour
- Dyed or greige
Made to your requirement
Supplied in any GSM or weight per metre, width, thickness and colour, dyed or greige. Tell us your figures, or send the fabric you use now and we will match it.
Quotation within 1 working day.
Supplied as
- Greige
- Dyed
- Waxed or coated
Specification
Typical construction, and what you can specify
Ranges are the bands the trade commonly works in, not limits. If your figure sits outside them, ask.
Construction
| Weave | Plain weave, plied yarns, tightly woven |
|---|---|
| Composition | 100% cotton or blends |
| Typical weight | 300-800 GSM |
Made to your requirement
| Weight | To requirementGSM, or grams per running metre. Any weight on request. |
|---|---|
| Width | To requirementAny width on request, subject to loom or machine capacity. |
| Thickness | As per your requirementStated in mm where it matters to your process. |
| Colour | Dyed to shade, or greigeShades matched to your swatch, lab dip before bulk. |
Used for
Where duck goes
- Heavy workwear
- Tool, utility and duffel bags
- Footwear
- Covers and industrial use
HS heading 5209 (cotton). Confirmed per consignment against the exact composition.
Questions
About Duck
Why choose duck over canvas?
Duck's plied yarns and tighter weave make it denser, smoother and harder wearing. Choose it where the fabric takes real abuse, such as tool bags and heavy workwear.
Can duck be waterproofed?
It can be waxed or coated for water resistance. Tell us the level of protection you need and we will quote the finish.
Not listed? Request it
We specialise in developing all kinds of fabrics.
Not finding the fabric you are looking for? Request it. Send us a swatch, a photo or your specification, and we will develop or source it to your GSM, width, thickness and shade, dyed or greige.