Where to find lightweight canvas?

[Viktor]

Hello,
I’m trying to find close-woven lightweight, 4.5 oz - 6 oz/sqyd cotton canvas, to be use for oilskin tarp but cannot find it. I know it exist but need your help to find it.

Thank you for taking time to help.

 

[ozzy1977]

I have heard that cotton dust sheets are quite a good alternative.

 

[Shewie]

I was looking at these the other day, thinking two could easily be stitched together and then treated, it'd make a good size tarp for £20. I've no idea what the condition is like but they look unused but sat in storage for 30 years

EDIT:

Just read the bit about repairs, I reckon they'd pick out decent ones if you asked. If you check out funkyprepper on youtube he gives a 10% discount code

 

[bilmo-p5]

ESVO

Textile Express This is good stuff. I made a tarp in this fabric a few weeks ago. It is going to be waxed also. Look here

 

[Viktor]

Thanks everyone I will take a look on all but for now ESVO seem to have what I was looking for, but the other might be cheaper.

 

[bilmo-p5]

If you spend more than €100, ESVO will ship for free.

 

[Viktor]

Found Whaleys Bradford and they selling 7.5 oz canvas (link) cheap but not sure if the weave is thigh enough to be made water proof, the picture make it look very lose but maybe anyone have tried using it?

Thanks.

 

[bilmo-p5]

I have a sample before me as I write. It is a very open weave; not what I would use for a tarp.

 

[Viktor]

A little update for anyone reading / searching for the same thing.
Today the mail arrived with sample from Whaleys and I agree the 7.5oz is to open for tarp.
The cotton dust sheets also arrived and have to say it was a joke. More of a net then a fabric completely useless for tarp and its intended use dust/pain covering unless folder 3-4 times..

So guess I have to order something by the meter, just have to find a cheap shipper to Sweden.

 

[redandshane]

http://kingswoodcanvas.co.uk/


Ring these folks in Bristol might be able to help Hope so