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Saturday, February 14, 2026

How to Buy Canvas Fabric Duck Cloth Online

To buy canvas fabric duck cloth online, purchasers must select specific textile weights ranging from 7 to 30 ounces per square yard and specify bolt widths between 36 and 72 inches. As of early 2026, managing procurement for wide-format textile printing and industrial manufacturing requires exact material matching. Over the past decade, I have sourced and evaluated thousands of linear yards of industrial textiles. This article covers the physical properties, grading systems, and purchasing logistics of plain-woven cotton duck fabric. Unlike apparel retail sites, this document excludes printed novelty fabrics featuring waterfowl designs.

Below is the immediate purchasing specification matrix for rapid material sourcing.

Purchasing Metric

Standard Specification Range

Primary Industry Application

Weight (Single-Fill)

7 oz to 12 oz

Apparel, Linings, Light Banners

Weight (Numbered/Double-Fill)

#12 (11.5 oz) to #1 (30 oz)

Industrial Covers, Tents, Awnings

Available Bolt Widths

36", 48", 60", 72"

Determined by project pattern dimensions

Pricing Structure

Billed per linear yard (36" length)

Wholesale and retail textile distribution

What Is Cotton Duck Cloth and How Does It Differ From Standard Canvas?

Cotton duck cloth is a heavy, plain-woven cotton textile distinguished by its tightly packed yarns. Standard canvas features a looser, more open weave. Duck fabric utilizes two plied yarns in the warp (vertical) and a single yarn in the weft (horizontal). This tight yarn count blocks wind, resists snagging, and limits water penetration.

The classification originates from the Dutch word doek. This translates to linen canvas. 17th-century sailors originally utilized this dense material for sea apparel.

Tightly woven cotton duck yields a higher tear resistance than open-weave canvas. Industry testing validates this structural advantage. A Number 8 duck canvas regularly exceeds 200 lbs of tensile strength when subjected to the ASTM D5034 (Grab Breaking Load) test. The tight weave provides a smooth surface, holding high-resolution ink retention for textile printing without bleeding.

How Are Duck Canvas Weights Categorized: Ounces vs. Numbered System?

Textile manufacturers categorize duck canvas using two distinct measurement systems: the single-fill ounce weight system and the double-fill numbered system. Fabric weight depends on a square yard of material.

The single-fill system uses one yarn in both the warp and the weft. Retailers sell this by its direct weight per square yard. Lightweight 7-ounce to 10-ounce single-fill fabrics provide flexibility.

The numbered duck system applies to heavy, double-fill fabrics utilizing plied yarns. A lower number designates a heavier, thicker textile. Consequently, a Number 12 duck weighs 11.5 ounces, while a Number 1 duck weighs 30 ounces per square yard. Heavy grades undergo the ASTM D1424 (Elmendorf Tearing Strength) test to quantify resistance against sudden puncturing.

Numbered Grade

Weight (Ounces per Square Yard)

Metric Weight (Grams per Square Meter)

Number 12

11.5 oz

390 g/m²

Number 10

14.75 oz

500 g/m²

Number 8

18.0 oz

610 g/m²

Number 6

21.0 oz

710 g/m²

Number 4

24.0 oz

810 g/m²

Number 1

30.0 oz

1,000 g/m²

Which Canvas Weight Matches Specific Textile Projects?

Selecting the correct textile weight dictates the structural integrity of the fabricated item. You risk needle breakage and motor burnout if you attempt to sew Number 4 duck on a standard domestic sewing machine.

Event organizers utilize heavy 10-ounce wide-width duck canvas as the base material for step and repeat banners. The weight prevents the banner from curling under tension. Conversely, apparel manufacturers select 7-ounce duck for chore coats, prioritizing flexibility over rigid tensile strength.

Sourcing Wholesale Duck Cloth Rolls

Purchasing full rolls requires understanding the selvedge edge. The selvedge edge prevents the fabric from unraveling on the bolt during transit. Wholesale suppliers ship these rolls in continuous yards. Fabricating massive items like circus tents demands 100-yard continuous rolls to minimize weak structural seams.

Purchasing Bulk Canvas Fabric by the Yard

Calculating accurate yardage requires matching pattern dimensions against fixed bolt widths. Unbleached, greige goods (raw loom-state fabric) contract upon initial laundering. Buyers must use an exact mathematical formula to calculate shrinkage for 100% cotton prior to fabrication.

Identify the finished length: Determine the exact measurement of the final manufactured product.
Apply the warp shrinkage formula: Multiply the required finished length by 1.15. This accommodates a 15% maximum warp shrinkage typical of untreated 100% cotton.
Verify continuous cuts: Specify "continuous yardage" on the purchase order to prevent the supplier from shipping fragmented scrap pieces.

What Are the Common Finishes and Treatments for Duck Cloth?

Raw, loom-state cotton duck represents the base material. Manufacturers apply chemical treatments to alter its performance in specific environments. You will degrade the material rapidly if you deploy untreated cotton in high-moisture outdoor settings without a protective barrier.

Natural/Unbleached: Retains the raw, off-white color of the cotton boll. Manufacturers use this strictly for custom dyeing or priming.
Primed: Features an acrylic gesso coating. This barrier prevents oil paint from rotting the natural cotton fibers over time.
Waxed: Integrates a paraffin or beeswax blend. This creates a highly water-resistant and windproof barrier for outdoor gear.
Sunforger: Employs a specific chemical bath. This resists UV degradation, water penetration, and mildew growth on boat covers and yurts.
Fire Retardant (FR): Meets National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 701 standards. The fabric self-extinguishes upon flame removal, mandated for commercial event drapery.

Direct Purchasing Specifications for Online Fabric Sourcing

Purchasers seeking to acquire duck cloth online must align material specifications directly with application requirements. Sourcing platforms structure their inventory around the single-fill ounce weight (7oz to 12oz) and the double-fill numbered system (#12 to #1). Selection relies entirely on matching the physical thickness and width (ranging from 36" to 72") to the required tensile strength of the end product. Treated finishes alter the chemical behavior of the base cotton. Buyers must specify treatments like Sunforger for marine environments or NFPA 701 certification for commercial indoor installations.

Key Takeaways for Textile Sourcing:

Weight determines application: Lightweight (7oz) suits apparel, medium-weight (10oz) fits bags, and heavy-weight (#8) constructs industrial covers.
Measurement defines cost: Inventory prices reflect the linear yard, keeping the bolt width fixed.
Raw cotton shrinks: Unbleached, greige goods contract by up to 15% upon initial laundering, requiring buyers to multiply required yardage by 1.15.
Coatings change properties: Waxed, primed, and fire-retardant treatments modify the fabric's breathability and flexibility for specialized environments.

Order exact yardage for your project directly through wholesale textile suppliers. Access extensive inventories of Canvas Duck Cloth Fabric by the Yard to view specific technical specifications, or read more about material matching in our technical Canvas Fabric Buyer's Guides.

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Friday, February 6, 2026

H.606 - An act relating to Firearm Procedures

Bernard --

Previously, we alerted you to H.606 – An act relating to firearm procedures, an innocent sounding title which is now being called The Omnibus Firearms Bill by one of its sponsors.

There are 5 sections to this bill:

Stealing any firearm becomes a felony,
Extend the penalty for 2^nd and subsequent offenses of a prohibited person found with a firearm,
Attempt to align State law with Federal Law when a court orders hospitalization or non-hospitalization treatment on an individual,
Ban possession of machine guns and "rapid-fire devices", and,
Enable nuisance lawsuits against members of the "Firearm industry."

As previously reported, Section 5 is PURE POISON. This new law exposes Vermont's highly-respected firearm manufacturers to "Public Nuisance" lawsuits, even though they are protected from such lawsuits by the Protection in the Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) if they do nothing wrong / illegal.

This new law exposes FFLs to "Public Nuisance" lawsuits, even though they are also currently protected by PLCAA as well as existing State Law if they do nothing wrong / illegal.

This new law also exposes individuals AND stores to "Public Nuisance" lawsuits if they sell a firearm or "firearm accessory." The definition of "firearm accessory" by our read would include pistol grips, slings, stocks or recoil pads, because they could be seen as aiding "stability and handling". It would include selling certain holsters because they would aid "concealability" and it would include hollow-point ammunition because they aid in "destructive capacity."

H.606 is an insidious bill with unbelievable scope; you can read our preliminary analysis of Section 5 here.

With everything else our legislature should be focused on, the majority still wants to push an Omnibus Gun Bill?

H.606 will be moving within the next several weeks, and it is apparent that it will move as introduced despite our best efforts to have section 5 killed.

One further note on Section 5: We directly asked the lead sponsor to give us an example of the problem that Section 5 was supposed to fix, but they could not think of a single one. Not even one! It should surprise no one that the majority wants to create a new law the purpose of which they cannot even identify.

First, as this law will affect you, I would ask that you consider giving testimony when the time comes. If enough people request to testify, we can likely force a public hearing. If you are interested in giving testimony – please just reply to this email with your intention.

Secondly, TAKE ACTION. Using our email tool, you will be emailing the entire House Judiciary Committee as well as the Speaker of the House. The software we use will provide a random Subject line and a "canned" message – but we encourage using your own words.

This is an all-hands-on-deck action alert, please TAKE ACTION. NO TO H.606.

If you like what we do to protect your rights, you can donate to our efforts using this page, and please forward this to your like-minded friends and family.

Yours in Freedom and Liberty -

Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
https://www.vtfsc.com/

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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

S.224 - Public Access to Vermont Waters

Bernard --

We are deeply concerned about Section 1 of S.224, a piece of legislation that would allow municipalities to completely control access to what are now public bodies of water.

Not only could a Select Board or Water Commissioner stop activities like fishing, kayaking and other lawful activities: They would be given the power to prevent access altogether.

The Federation cannot support this attempt to circumvent the Vermont Constitution, the Public Trust Doctrine, or 24 VSA 2295 - better known as The Sportsmen's Bill of Rights.

After the battle over Berlin Pond 12 years ago, a fight that ended up in court with the court deciding in favor of Public Access: This should be a dead issue.

Please use this link to take action on this issue, you will be emailing all members of the Senate Natural Resources Energy Committee to tell them: NO to Section 1 of S.244.

For a complete list of bills that we are looking at and will get involved with if they move, please see the main page of our website and click the Current Bills In Play link.

Stay tuned - more alerts will likely be coming - and PLEASE take 2 minutes to TAKE ACTION ON S.224.

If you like what we do to protect your rights, you can donate to our efforts using this page, and please forward this to your like-minded friends and family.

Yours in Freedom and Liberty -

Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
https://www.vtfsc.com/

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Legislature is back and they are already in the weeds

Bernard --

The Legislature returned to the Statehouse this week, with new bills being introduced in both the House and Senate.

Even though Vermont is facing profoundly serious issues that demand their full attention, there are some that still wish to further infringe on firearm rights.

An "Assault Weapons Ban" (AWB) has been introduced in the Senate (S.167), another was submitted into the House (H.604), and both of these would be in addition to an AWB bill submitted last session (H.381). H.381 did not move last year, and as there are now cases before the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) dealing with the constitutionality of AWBs (more correctly referred to as Modern Sporting Rifles), it is unlikely that any will move. We will be watching and if there is any serious movement on any of these: Expect the Federation and our allies to call for a massive public response against.

The worst bill we have seen so far is H.606, a bill innocently named as "An act relating to firearm procedures." It contains 5 parts.

Part 1 makes it a Grand Larceny felony to steal a firearm of any value. We currently have little to no concern with that section.

Part 2 has to do with increasing the penalties for 2^nd or subsequent offenses for possession of firearms by prohibited persons. Again: Little to no concern by us.

Part 3 has to do with an attempt to align state law to federal law about prohibiting the possession of firearms by persons who have been found by a court to pose a danger to themselves or others because of mental illness. We all know there is a nexus between mental health and violence. We, however, have serious concerns about how a Right that is/was taken away can later be restored.

Part 4 prohibits the possession of machine guns as well as "rapid fire devices" that increase the rate of fire of a firearm. At present, the language of this section appears to be identical to S.160 (just introduced by Senate Pro Tem Phil Baruth), and when we were initially made aware of this coming bill, we understood that this section would be an attempt to address the issue of Glock "switches" or devices which allow for a semi auto Glock to become full auto.

By existing Federal Law: It is illegal to make a fully automatic firearm. If that were what this section would do, we would have little issues (we already live under Federal Law).

However, we see the following facts with Part 4:

Federal Law does not prohibit ownership of machine guns,
There is no existing state law in Vermont that bans the ownership of them by law-abiding Vermont citizens,
Owning a machine gun is tightly regulated and requires registration with both the ATF and local law enforcement in addition to being fingerprinted and undergoing a detailed background check,
All those legally owned machine guns were manufactured before 1968, which means they are usually historically significant, very collectable and extremely expensive,
There is no record we can find of ANY crime being committed in Vermont with a legally owned machine gun, and,
37 other states allow them to be owned.

We are deeply concerned about this section, which, either by ignorance or design, will adversely affect a considerable number of law-abiding Vermonters. We cannot support this section as written, but we believe we have already effected a positive change to this section, at least in the House bill.

Part 5 is PURE POISON. It allows for "firearm industry members" to be held liable for damages in public nuisance lawsuits.

20 years ago, Congress passed the Protection in Lawful Commerce of Arms Act (PLCAA), a bill that was specifically designed to protect firearms manufacturers from liability if one of their products was used badly and they did nothing wrong. PLCAA was specifically designed to protect an industry that could be, and was being, sued out of existence through frivolous lawsuits.

Consider a company that makes cars, and they did nothing wrong in building, marketing and selling their cars. Would it be proper for that company to be sued when some idiot purposefully or even accidentally drives one of their cars into a crowd of people?

NO.

Part 5 is a direct and focused attack on one specific section of Vermont industry when PLCAA already protects that industry with full consideration of any misdeeds the manufacturer might do which should void that protection. This section cannot be seen in any light other than opening the door to "public nuisance lawsuits" that would put these Vermont companies, employing an estimated 300 Vermonters, out of business.

At present, and after raising these concerns privately with specific parties, we have asked for assurances that Part 5 will be DOA. If we cannot be given that assurance, then the Federation must and will commit to killing this abomination of a section, and we will be planning for a massive public response. Stay tuned.

On a final note, I was very pleased to previously report that we were successful in fighting Burlington's Charter Change to Ban Guns in Bars (S.131) last session; it ended up being tacked to the wall. Senate leadership however (who rushed it through the Senate even though Charter Changes historically are always handled first in the House), in addition to the Mayor of Burlington, are dead set on the idea that banning guns in bars in Burlington will save that city from the ruin it created and fosters. We remain opposed to this bill as is the Governor, and we will continue to fight it as needed. Again: Stay tuned.

For a complete list of bills that we are looking at and will get involved with if they move, please see the main page of our website.

If you like what we do to protect your rights, you can donate to our efforts using this page. PLEASE donate like your rights depended on it, and please forward this to your like-minded friends and family.

Yours in Freedom and Liberty -

Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
https://www.vtfsc.com/

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

72-Hour Waiting Period Challenge in the 2nd Circuit!!!

Bernard --

The Federation is pleased to announce that our appeal to the 2^nd Circuit regarding the Vermont District Court's denial of our motion for a Preliminary Injunction/Temporary Restraining Order (PI/TRO) on the Vermont's unconstitutional 72-Hour Waiting Period is now in front of the 2^nd Circuit Court of Appeals.

Our legal team has done an excellent job in presenting our case (you can read our appeal here), and in addition to challenging the District Court's denial, we have also filed a motion to have the 2^nd Circuit hear this challenge "En Banc", meaning we have asked for all thirteen 2^nd Circuit Justices to hear this case.

In presenting our arguments to the 2^nd Circuit, I am incredibly pleased to report that an Amicus (Friend of the Court) Brief has been filed that supports our appeal, with this single Amicus Brief provided by five pro-2^nd Amendment Groups that include:

Second Amendment Foundation (SAF),
Second Amendment Law Center,
National Rifle Association (NRA),
California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA), and the
Minnesota Gun Owner Caucus

You can read their Amicus Brief here.

A second Amicus Brief filed in support of our appeal was also just filed, this one from our friends at the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). You can read that Amicus Brief here.

While I admit being biased, both Briefs are killer. They rip to shreds the stance of the Vermont District Court which either did not understand the Supreme Court's rulings in Heller, Caetano and Bruen; or it otherwise choose to pointedly ignore them. Everyone who truly understands those decisions will know that to in order to Keep and Bear Arms you must be able to first Acquire Them, and there are simply NO historical laws which imposed any Waiting Period on the acquisition of a firearm. None.

When we appealed the denial of our PI/TRO to the 2^nd Circuit we knew that months would pass where we were just waiting. As a result, we opted to curtail our fund raising for that time as it did not seem appropriate to solicit money when minimal legal expenses were occurring.

THAT however has now changed, our Appeal is now moving in the 2^nd Circuit, and just so you are aware: To date we have spent over $200,000 in this legal battle with just under $30,000 being spent in the past 30 days.

My fellow PATRIOTS: Now is the time to step up to help us to help you; we cannot do this alone.

Taking on the expense of filing a lawsuit to restore our rights was a huge undertaking for the Federation, but as one of my directors succinctly put it:

"If not Us, Who? If not Now, When?"

We need your financial support, and we need it urgently. If you have already given to our lobbying and constitutional fights; PLEASE consider giving again. If you have not given at all then PLEASE consider donating.

You can learn how to donate using this page.

PLEASE donate like your rights depended on it, and please forward this to your like-minded friends and family.

Yours in Freedom and Liberty -

Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
https://www.vtfsc.com/

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