Cotton Canvas
Canvas is a strong, plain weave fabric. Made from cotton, other natural fibers or blends, canvas makes a versatile and long wearing slipcover. Below are my medium and heavyweight favorites.
I like this heavyweight duck cloth (canvas) for simple white slipcovers that get a lot of use and frequent washing. It’s also a good choice when lighter-weight white fabrics are not dense enough to cover dark colored upholstery. Shrinkage: 3″ on a one yard length, 2″ on the width. This duck is offered in many other colors.
White cotton canvas is also available in this medium weight 10 oz. White Duck Cloth.
#12 weight Natural Cotton Duck
A heavy weight, undyed canvas made with 2-ply yarns in the fill (width of fabric). It’s a bit thicker and more durable than regular 12 ounce single-ply natural canvas. I love the casual, relaxed look after washed….wrinkles and all. Shrinkage: 4″ on a one yard length, 2″ on the width. Slipcover made in #12 weight natural canvas: Karen’s chair
10 oz. Cotton Canvas — Natural, White and Many Colors!
This is an economical canvas that makes a casual slipcover of medium-weight. Offered in natural, white and lots of colors. The hand-feel softens after it’s washed and takes on a relaxed, broken-in look. Expect moderate wrinkle on colors and high wrinkle on natural depending on how you wash/dry it. Shrinkage: 4″ on a one yard length, 2″ on the width.
Carr-Go canvas is tightly woven with a soft hand-feel. It’s a more upscale looking than basic 10 oz cotton canvas.
This canvas holds up well in sofa and armchair slipcovers that get daily, moderate use and one to two washings per year. Take a look at the Carr-Go Canvas slipcovers I made for Sherry’s sofa and Mary’s wingback. My customers have enjoyed their covers for many years!