Local Canvas & Fabric in Essendon West VIC

Canvassing possibilities - why choose quality canvas over its alternatives

Canvas is a popular material for painting, prints and tarps. Here are some other natural and synthetic materials to consider for various cases.

• Canvas is the most common material for oil and acrylic painting due to its affordability, durability and receptivity to paint. Other surfaces to consider include paper, cardboard, wood, silk, metal, and glass.
• Cheap canvas makes for a great material in waterproof canvas tarps or shade sails with its sturdiness. Tarps can also be made of cloth, plastics such as polyethylene, or vinyl products.
• For printing surfaces, big canvas prints exude warmth and elegance and take on the look of a painting thanks to its texture. Besides high-quality canvas prints, acrylic glass, aluminium, wood and paper is often used.

Canvas is an extremely durable and affordable fabric. View our local listings for all your canvas and vinyl product needs.