Meet our newest budget-friendly canvas: a rugged, responsible alternative crafted from recycled waste cotton fibers and polyester spun from discarded plastic bottles. Woven on classic shuttle looms, it delivers that unmistakable “canvassy” texture, a closed, woven selvedge, and a rugged, hardworking feel—a true lost art. This eco-friendly approach delivers unmatched durability while keeping valuable waste out of landfills. You don’t have to sacrifice quality, durability, or heritage. Get the authentic shuttle-loom canvas you love, at a price that works harder for your bottom line.
Go green, spend less, and weave responsibility into every project.
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Authentic shuttle-loom construction · recycled waste cotton + PET bottles ·
Construction: 7/2 x 7/2 – Eco Grade yarns
Thread Count: 41×27
Weave: Plain weave, produced on traditional shuttle looms with woven selvedge
Weight: ~15 oz./sq. yd. (515 gsm)
Stock Width: 60″ – custom widths available from 26″ to 72″
Description : The middleweight champion. Now with a conscience — and a lower price.
Remember the #10 from the Number Duck page, the middleweight everyone counts on? This is its Eco Grade sibling, but woven on shuttle-looms, same robust texture, just greener! It has the same 41 x 27 construction, same versatility across dozens of applications. The difference? Recycled waste cotton and polyester spun from plastic bottles. Stronger. Tougher on abrasion. Not dyeable, but that’s the point. Ecology and economy. It’s in the name. We didn’t plan the pun. We’re keeping it.
Where it goes: Tote bags. Artist canvas. Messenger bags. Tool bags. Tarps. Director chairs. Military covers. Filter bags. All the places #10 usually goes. Now with less landfill. Less guilt. Still less expensive.
Construction: 7/3 x 7/3 – Eco Grade yarns
Thread Count: 38×26
Weave: Plain weave, produced on traditional shuttle looms with woven selvedge
Weight: ~18.5 oz./sq. yd. (625 gsm)
Stock Width: 60″ – custom widths available from 26″ to 72″
Description: Understated toughness. Now with a conscience — and a lower price.
Remember the #8 from the Number Duck page, the one where things start getting serious? This is its Eco Grade sibling. Same shuttle-loom grit. Same 38 x 26 construction. Same readiness for sharp tools, heavy loads, and rough handling. The difference? Recycled waste cotton and polyester from plastic bottles. Not dyeable. Don’t care. This fabric isn’t here to look good. It’s here to take abuse and cost less doing it.
Where it goes: Mail bags. Tool bags. Military covers. Nail aprons. Woodworking gear. Oil press bags. Carpet backing. Filter bags. Messenger bags that have seen things. Now with less landfill. All the toughness. None of the guilt.
Construction: 7/4 x 7/4 – Eco Grade yarns
Thread Count: 40 x 25
Weave: Plain weave, produced on traditional shuttle looms with woven selvedge
Weight: ~21 oz./sq. yd. (708 gsm)
Stock Width: 60″ – custom widths available from 26″ to 72″
Description: Brute force. Now with a conscience — and a lower price.
Remember the #6 from the Number Duck page, the one that’s not here to make friends? This is its Eco Grade sibling. Same shuttle-loom heft. Same 40 x 25 construction. Same refusal to fail under extreme conditions. The difference? Recycled waste cotton and polyester from plastic bottles. Not dyeable. Doesn’t matter. This fabric isn’t here for a color palette. It’s here for industrial tarps, cargo covers, and anything that needs to outlast the warranty.
Where it goes: Industrial tarps. Heavy equipment covers. Cargo bags. Truck curtains. Welding screens. Sandbags. Boat covers. All the brute force. None of the waste.
Construction: 7/5 x 7/5 – Eco Grade yarns
Thread Count: 26×18
Weave: Plain weave, produced on traditional shuttle looms with woven selvedge
Weight: 23.2 oz./sq. yd. (790 gsm)
Stock Width: 60″ – custom widths available from 26″ to 72″
Description: The one top designers ask for by name. Now with a conscience — and a lower price.
Remember the #4 from the Number Duck page, the contradiction that works? Heavy enough for abuse. Good-looking enough for high-end bag makers. This is its Eco Grade sibling. Same shuttle-loom character. Same 26 x 18 construction. Same strength that earns repeat orders. The difference? Recycled waste cotton and polyester from plastic bottles. Not dyeable. We’re okay with that. So is the planet.
Where it goes: Beach totes. Tool rolls. Saddle bags. Panniers. Upholstery backing. Designer bags that cost more than our first warehouse. Heavy on durability. Light on the planet.
♻️ Eco Grade. Ecology. Economy. We didn’t plan the pun. We’re keeping it.