There are two major fibre types used to make canvas: cotton and linen (flax). Some speciality fibres such as hemp and jute are also used for canvas – we do jute, and although it is a different fibre it is usually considered an extra-rough linen because it is very similar.

To a stretched canvas. But there are some things that you need to know about. First. Before you buy hi my name is Jess I'm from the Gold Coast arts school so what the heck are these things anyway.

Canvas is a plain-woven fabric typically made out of cotton and, to a lesser extent, linen. Canvas fabric is known for being durable, sturdy, and heavy duty. By blending cotton with synthetic fibers, canvas can become water resistant or even waterproof, making it a great outdoor fabric.

Cotton and linen canvases are generally considered to be of higher quality than other materials, such as polyester or cotton/poly blends. Pure materials tend to be more expensive than blended ones, which is why they are usually preferred by professional artists.

Canvas material for painting is fabric made up of either cotton threads, or linen, all woven together for either a coarse or smooth texture. Linen is a more expensive, but smoother and higher quality material.

Canvas is naturally water-resistant, and contemporary forms of industrial canvas commonly feature polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coating on one or both sides for additional waterproofing.

A stretched canvas is simply a canvas that has been stretched over a timber frame with mitred joints. A canvas panel is a canvas wrapped board. Canvas panels are much flatter, they can be framed and are a great option for quick projects, while canvases are larger in dimension and don't need to be framed.

Firstly, both canvases are stretched, but the gallery wrap uses thicker stretcher bars & the canvas is wrapped all the way around the frame & stapled on the back. Stretched, sometimes referred to as a studio wrap, uses thinner stretcher bars with the staples being visible around the edges.

The Canvas can be made of Cotton, Hemp or other natural or poly fabrics. The Plain Cotton Fabric is made from unbleached cotton thread with Light regular weave. Since the thread is unbleached and natural the weave may be uneven and looks very natural.

Duck Fabric A tightly woven, plain-weave fabric that is similar to canvas, and is made most commonly from cotton.

The fabric used in most canvases is either linen or cotton. Of the two, linen is considered the best due to the quality of the surface and its durability, however, it is also very expensive. Cotton is a more affordable option that provides an excellent surface of suitably durable quality.

16” x 20” This size is hands down the most popular size for canvas prints and for good reason! It's a versatile size that can truly make your most valuable memories pop alongside the rest of your decor.

The 4 Levels of Canvas Prints

• Import Grade. Import grade canvas prints have been around a while.
• Consumer Grade. Great for gifts or recipients not too particular about the quality and usually found at bargain prices online.
• Décor Grade.
• Gallery Grade.