Number Duck → #6 Duck – Eco Grade

#6 Duck – Eco Grade

Attention, Gen Z and fabric designers: this one’s off the beaten path — literally run of the mill, just not the run you’re used to. Most totes and pouches don’t dare go this heavy. Maybe they should. A bag this rugged doesn’t apologize for its weight — it wears it. #6 Duck’s been earning its stripes the hard way for years — tool bags, mail bags, cargo that doesn’t get a second chance. This version’s the same 7/3 x 7/3 construction, just built from mill scraps and reclaimed bottles instead of virgin cotton. Fringe/leno finish standard; shuttle-loom by request. Won’t take dye. Try it. Save some earth while you’re at it.

Strength Specs

Tensile Strength (Warp/Weft) 302.2 / 192.8 lbs
Tear Strength (Warp/Weft) 18.90 / 10.20 lbs
Color Greige (non-dyeable)

Values shown are from our Greige lab report (NTRC Report No. 16-025208, dated 14-May-2026) and are representative of this construction. Minor variation (±4%) is normal between production lots.

Related Fabrics:

Composition: 75% Cotton, 25% Poly

Grade: AB Grade — Non-Dyeable

Yarns: 7/3 x 7/3

Thread Count: 40 x 25

Stock Widths: 60"

Common Name: #6 Eco

Actual Weight: ~ 20.88 oz/sq.yd (708 GSM)

Applications: Industrial tarps, Heavy equipment covers, Cargo bags, Sandbags, Boat covers, Tool bags.
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