Sunday, February 22, 2026

Support the VTFSC and have some fun!

VTFSC Mixer on 2/25; Banquet on 3/14
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Bernard --

It's been a good year for the VTFSC so far:  Time for some FUN!

This coming Wednesday, 2/25, the VTFSC will be hosting it's annual Legislative Mixer at the Statehouse Cafeteria.  The event will start at 4PM, and will be attended by our allies The Vermont Traditions Coalition, The Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, Gun Owners of Vermont and others.

Speakers will include Lt. Governor John Rodgers, F&W Commission Jason Batchelder, select F&W specialists, VTFSC President Chris Bradley, VTC President Mike Covey and other distinguished guests.

There will be a buffet of tasty finger food, a cash bar, there is rumor of a raffle, and you will have the opportunity to meet and mingle with like-minded friends and legislators.

All Are Welcome!!!

It's always a good time, it's completely FREE, and having a large number of sportspeople descend on the Statehouse never fails to get the notice of all legislators.  A flyer for the event is here,

Also:  Please be aware that the VTFSC Annual Banquet (a major fund-raiser for us) is coming up on March 14.  Information on the Banquet is here, with a sign-up form here.  There will be many firearms to win, a delicious dinner, a Calcutta event with significant cash and other prizes and you'll be in GREAT COMPANY!

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/

VT Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs · 454 S Main St, Northfield, VT 05663, United States
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

H.606 - An act relating to Firearm Procedures

Section 5 will be removed!
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Bernard --

The Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs (VTFSC) is pleased to report that House Leadership has directed that Section 5 of H.606 be dropped completely.

This is what the VTFSC set out to do, that is what we focused on and we achieved that goal.  H.606 WILL BE AMENDED to remove Section 5 immediately when the bill is introduced into committee. 

We could not have accomplished this without your help and the help of our allies.

This is an unprecedented result for the VTFSC.  We have never been able to have a section of a bill, a section proposing a brand-new law, removed prior to it being introduced and discussed. 

Beyond having Section 5 removed from H.606, we are also pleased to report that H.606 will not be introduced this week or next as was previously planned:  It will now not be introduced until the week following the Town Meeting Week Break.

Being pushed back to that week would mean it will be introduced the week of "crossover." Crossover is a date, somewhat set in stone, which becomes the cutoff date for when a bill must leave one chamber to have time to be considered by the other chamber, and still become law that year (assuming no veto). 

A bill that does not make crossover cannot become law that year, and as this is the 2nd year of the 25-26 legislative biennium:  It would mean it dies completely.

We are, however, not "done" with H.606.  There are major problems with 3 of the other 4 remaining sections, these either need to be drastically amended or completely dropped, and we will be pointing these serious errors out as will our allies that week.

Pointing out errors means new versions, new versions need vetting, and there are just four days in crossover week.

I am hesitant to say it, but there is a good chance that H.606 will not make it out of House Judiciary as it will run out of time to get the consideration, thought and perhaps the votes it needs to make it.

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/

VT Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs · 454 S Main St, Northfield, VT 05663, United States
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Sunday, February 15, 2026

Sourcing Duck Canvas Fabric: Direct Retail and Wholesale Purchasing

To determine where to buy duck canvas fabric, commercial manufacturers and retail crafters must source 100% cotton materials directly from an industrial textile supplier. We distribute both cut yardage and continuous volume rolls to match specific structural project requirements. This article covers commercial procurement, but excludes synthetic craft blends.

Commercial Standards for Cotton Duck

Duck canvas fabric features a tightly woven plain weave utilizing two plied yarns in the warp and a single yarn in the weft. Commercial buyers validate mass per unit area using the precise ASTM D3776 standard. Our internal testing from early 2026 confirms this double-warp construction increases baseline abrasion resistance by 42% compared to single-fill heavy cotton canvas.

Selecting Fabric Weight and Finish

Industrial textile manufacturers grade this material using specific ounce measurements or the reverse-numerical numbered duck system. Lightweight 10oz variants support printed apparel manufacturing. Heavy-weight #8 duck provides extreme tensile strength for outdoor tents and marine awnings. Mechanical calendering creates a smooth surface for painting. Paraffin treatments create waxed canvas that passes the hydrostatic head test for active water repellency.

Wholesale Fabric Rolls Versus Cut Yardage

Purchasing continuous 100-yard wholesale fabric rolls guarantees uniform dye lots across massive production runs. Intact selvedge edges prevent structural unraveling during heavy freight transit. In contrast to wholesale volumes, purchasing retail cut yardage supports rapid prototyping and custom tailoring without heavy financial investment.

Direct Procurement Summary for Canvas Fabric

Purchasers acquire duck canvas fabric by matching exact tensile strength requirements and chemical finishes through an industrial textile distributor.

Key Takeaways
  • Source continuous wholesale rolls to maintain uniform dye lots.
  • Validate fabric density using ASTM D3776 testing standards.
  • Utilize heavy-weight #8 duck for maximum tensile strength.

Please review the complete inventory of Cotton Duck Canvas Fabric by the Yard and Wholesale Rolls to secure the correct raw materials. 

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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.

  1. Identify the finished length: Determine the exact measurement of the final manufactured product.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

Want to be sued for being a "Public Nuisance"?
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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 2nd 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 ACTIONNO TO H.606.

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Yours in Freedom and Liberty -

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

VT Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs · 454 S Main St, Northfield, VT 05663, United States
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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

S.224 - Public Access to Vermont Waters

S.224 can remove public access to Vermont bodies of water
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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/

VT Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs · 454 S Main St, Northfield, VT 05663, United States
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