Canvas Question

[tnyankee]

What type of canvas is used to cover canoes? I know the weights vary from #8 to #12 with #10 being the most common, but is there a specific type of canvas. Is all Heavy Cotton Duck the same? Can I buy a huge roll of double weave cotton duck in a #10 and expect the same results as if I order from one of the canoe suppliers??

Thanks for your thoughts.

Adam

 

[tnyankee]

Anyone have any ideas?

Here is the product:

http://www.aswexpress.com/discount-art-supplies/online/2572/art-supplies/4

 

[Kathryn Klos]

There are a number of suppliers of canvas for canoes that is treated with a mildecide... or you can treat it yourself. As far as I know, that's the only difference.

Here are a couple of older posts that may be helpful:

http://forums.wcha.org/showthread.php?t=4953&highlight=canvas+mildew

http://forums.wcha.org/showthread.php?t=2203&highlight=mildecide

I hope this helps!

Kathy