Waxed canvas fabric is a process of applying wax to a 12 oz single filled duck fabric. This takes a relatively lightweight weak fabric and makes it strong, durable, mildew resistant and water repellent. The fabric is very popular for outdoor applications like farm equipment covers, hay bale covers, shelters, and other tarpaulin applications. This particular treatment is called Canvak and can only be applied by Buckeye fabric finishers. This fabric has a slight wax odor, so industrial sewing machines for sewing would be the better option to utilize.

This tough outdoor fabric was built to last. This fabric is also used in tarps for the oil and gas industry to cover steam pipes. There is about 6 oz/sq yd of wax added to the fabric making it water repellent and puncture resistant. Fabric width is about 36″ and 1 yard weighs about 1.5 lbs. Do not use to make products like bags, pouches, luggage or any lifestyle products as the fabric has a slight odor to it from the application of the solution to make it fire retardant and water repellent. Slight wax odor, and the wax may rub off.

Waxed Canvas Fabric Uses

• Welding blankets
• Military covers
• Tents
• Tarps
• Shelters
• Outdoor applications

If you want a flame retardant version of this canvas click on our Pyrosnuff waxed fabric. Request fabric in different widths, weights and colors. To do this we have to run full dye lots. If you have a custom project that needs a lighter weight or heavier weight cotton duck, please feel free to call us regarding wholesale pricing and dye lots.

Waxed Canvas Fabric Features

Weight: 18.5 oz/sq yd after waxed finish, dry weight 12 oz/ sq yd

Width (inches): 36

Laundering: Spot clean only. Do not dry clean or have laundered.

Warning: Do not use this for backpacks or luggage, for outdoor covers and shelters only. Color may run.

Content: 100% Cotton Duck (base fabric)

Coating: Wax

Finish: Waterproof, Mildew Resistant

Weave: Oxford weave

Did you know?

Water repellent fabric– Repel water of the fabric just like water of a duck’s back, but if water strikes with enough force it will go through the fabric. Our sunforger fabrics are water repellent.

Waterproof fabric– Will not get wet regardless of the amount of time exposed to water, or whatever force water does strike the fabric. Our vinyl fabrics are also ideal waterproof options.

Oxford weave –This waxed cotton canvas is made with a 12 oz single fill duck. The weave pattern of this cotton duck is called an oxford weave (or 2 x 1 basket weave). Oxford weave fabrics are mid-weight, have a soft hand, and are slightly porous. Because it’s slightly porous, the wax coating is able to penetrate right through the fabric and cures well.

Check out sunforgerfabrics.com for more on canvas and duck.

*Fabrics are mostly water and flame resistant, but sometimes water and flame proof depending on how long the fabric exposed to those conditions.*

Waxed canvas fabric is treated with a patented chemical finish called Pyrosnuff. Pyrosnuff fabric has a flame retardant property that meets CPAI-84 Fr standards (6 oz/ sq yd of wax added on to a 12 ounce fabric). Through this process, fabric becomes extremely water repellent and durable, and the finished weight is 18-20 ounces per square yard/ Only use this fabric to make industrial products like tarps, covers, and shelters. Use our other lines of waxed canvas for bags, totes, and luggage.

Pyrosnuff does give off a slight odor, but it’s not harmful. Use industrial sewing machines, sewing thread and needles for this fabric. To clean wax canvas, never launder it. Treat it like any leather product and spot clean only.

Finish this fabric in different widths, weights and colors depending on your need. To do this we have to run full dye lots. If you have a custom project that needs a lighter weight or heavier weight cotton duck, please feel free to call us regarding wholesale pricing and dye lots, or email our Customer Service team of technicians at cs@canvasetc.mom

Waxed Canvas Fabric Uses

• Welding blankets
• Military covers
• Tents
• Tarps
• Shelters
• Other outdoor applications
• Waterproofing
• Waxed cotton

Waxed Cotton Duck Features

Weight: 18-20 oz/ sq yd, base fabric 12 oz/ sq yd, wax add on weight 6-8 oz/ sq yd

Width (inches): 58

Content: 100%Cotton Duck (base fabric)

Coating: Wax

Color: Olive Drab

Finish: FR, Waterproof, Mildew Resistant

Weave: Oxford weave

Laundering: Spot clean only with soap and water, never launder or wash

Other Features: Water Repellent, Mildew Resistant, Flame Retardant, Strong, Heavy Duty Fabric, and inexpensive

Did you know?

Original waxed cotton duck fabrics were used in England and Scotland as sails. Egyptians used linseed oil as their wax to create cotton duck, and utilized this material in many different ways, specifically for its water repellent attributes. Be aware that waxed fabrics becomes stiff in the cold.

For a little history on waxed cotton duck, check out Wikipedia.

*Fabrics are mostly water and flame resistant, but sometimes water and flame proof depending on how long the fabric exposed to those conditions.*