Canvas

Canvas is a kind of thick cotton or hemp fabric, named for its original use in sails. Generally, plain weave is used, a small amount of twill weave is used, and warp and weft yarns are all made of multi strand threads. Canvas is usually divided into coarse canvas and fine canvas.

Rough canvas, also known as canopy cloth, has good waterproof performance, the biggest feature is strong and durable, used for automobile transportation, outdoor warehouse cover and outdoor tent. Fine canvas is used to make labor protection clothing and articles. After dyeing or printing, it can also be used as shoe material, case fabric, handbag, backpack, tablecloth, tablecloth, etc. In addition, there are rubber canvas, fire and radiation shielding canvas, paper machine canvas.

Historical sources

Some people think that canvas and sailboat should appear at the same time, but this is not the case. Canvas has a long history, and it has been widely used in ancient Rome. Because canvas is made of many strands of thread, its texture is firm, wear-resistant and compact. At that time, ancient Romans first used it to make wristbands for Eagle training. The dense thick canvas also has good water-proof performance, and was eventually used by the ancient Romans to make a large number of marching tents. Because of the strong and wear-resistant characteristics of canvas, the first modern parachute was made of canvas, the first spherical surface made of rubber core canvas for modern football, and the first oil painting in the world appeared in the 15th century. The canvas was also made of thick and wear-resistant canvas. At the beginning of the 16th century, canvas was brought to the American continent by merchants. In the early days when the European continent immigrated to America, canvas bags became the favorite of people who yearned for freedom and full of adventurous spirit. Later, the world’s first jeans were sewn by canvas, and then the birth of the world’s first pair of canvas shoes marked the development of canvas to a new era. Canvas began to be closer to people Life. In the 1960s and 1970s in China, the military green canvas bag became a fashion item for everyone. With the progress of science and technology, the textile technology has been greatly improved, the types of canvas are gradually increasing, and the application is more extensive. In the 21st century, in the era of environmental protection, canvas, as an environmental protection fabric, has been more recognized. Although canvas has not been publicized and displayed enough, it has become more casual and low-key. The new concept of canvas will carry the new fashion concept and enter the fashion field.

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