What is the difference between canvas and Oxford cloth
Dec 21, 2022
First, the characteristics are different.
1. Coarse canvas, also known as tarpaulin, has good waterproof performance, and its biggest feature is its durability.
2. Oxford cloth has the characteristics of light and thin texture, soft hand feeling, good water resistance and good durability.
Second, the textile materials are different.
1. Coarse canvas, also known as tarpaulin, is commonly woven with No. 58 (10 pounds) 4 to 7 strands.
The warp and weft yarns of fine canvas are generally 2 strands No. 58 to 6 strands No. 28 (10 lbs/2~21 lbs/6).
2. The warp and weft of the Oxford fabric are all made of polyester FDY150D/36F, and the fabric is interwoven with a plain weave on a water jet loom, and the warp and weft density is 360X210.
Three, different purposes.
1. Oxford cloth
(1) Nylon Oxford cloth, mainly used for flood and rain-proof products.
(2) Set of grid Oxford cloth, specially used for making all kinds of bags.
2. Canvas
(1) Coarse canvas, used for covering automobile transportation and open warehouses and setting up tents in the wild.
(2) Fine canvas is used to make labor protection clothing and its supplies. After dyeing or printing, it can also be used as shoe materials, luggage fabrics, handbags, backpacks, tablecloths, tablecloths, etc.
In addition, there are rubber canvas, shielding canvas for fire protection and radiation protection, and canvas for paper machines.
