CANVAS: Canvas is made by tightly weaving yarns together in a plain weave, which is a very basic textile weave. The warp (vertical) threads are holding steady on the loom, while the weft threads cross over and under each warp. The fibers used in the canvas are thick, usually medium to heavyweight threads (multiply yarns). The thread’s weight and the plain-weave technique separate canvas from other cotton fabrics.

Most cotton canvas is made with two-ply yarns, or two single yarns twisted together, which adds weight, and texture, and creates an even thickness throughout the fabric. Canvas fabrics are usually divided into coarse canvas and fine canvas.
Coarse canvas, also known as an awning cloth, is usually woven with 10s/ 4-7 ply thread. Those canvas fabrics are known for being durable, sturdy, and heavy-duty. By blending cotton with synthetic fibers, the canvas can become water-resistant or even waterproof, making it a great outdoor fabric for tents, awnings, beach parasols, truck covers, and coverings of the open-air warehouse.
Fine canvas warp and weft yarns are generally 10s/2 to 21s/6, which are used to make labor protection clothing and articles. After dyeing, it can also be used as shoes, travel bags, backpacks, etc. In addition, there are rubber canvas, fireproof and radiation shielding canvas, and canvas for paper machines.
The canvas used for art is single-warp canvas, which uses a single-ply yarn.

Canvas is an incredibly versatile fabric, and it has many uses from fashion to sailing to home decor. Here are some of its most popular functions:

1. Sails. Sails on boats were originally made from canvas though today, most sails are made out of synthetic sailcloth.
2. Tents. The heavy-duty canvas is great for building shelters, and it is a popular material for tents and other camping supplies.
3. Bags. Canvas is a popular material for use in bags, from tote bags to backpacks. Canvas is durable, and water-resistant, making canvas bags great for everyday use.
4. Shoes. Canvas is both flexible and durable, making it great for footwear. Converse sneakers and Tom’s espadrilles are both examples of canvas shoes.
5. Painting. Canvas stretched over a wooden frame is a fantastic painting surface. The canvas became popular for painting in the 15th and 16th centuries.
6. Backdrops. The lightweight canvas is popular with photographers for use as backdrops because it is light and easy to carry.
7. Coverings. Many industries, including the military and construction, use waterproof canvas fabric as a cover for everything from boats to doorways.
8. Clothing. Jackets and outdoor wear are often made from canvas. The durable and water-resistant qualities made it great for camping and sailing gear as well.
9. Furniture. Canvas is used to upholster furniture because its strength and durability lend themselves well to repeated use.