Bag and luggage makers, heritage and outdoor brands
Cotton Fabric for Backpacks & Luggage — Manufacturer
Packs and cases need abrasion and tear resistance, a body that holds structure, and a face that takes a wax or water-repellent finish. Numbered duck and heavy canvas are the traditional choices; poly-cotton adds tear strength where weight is a concern.
What we recommend
The classic heritage-pack cloth — 2-ply plain, holds a panel shape, ages well with a wax finish.
Finish: Wax or water-repellent, or RFD
When a single-number spec is not required and colour is dyed rather than printed.
Finish: Piece-dyed, water-repellent
Ordering
- Minimum order
- 100 m greige · 1000 m per colour processed
- Lead time
- about 2 days greige · about 2 weeks processed
- Incoterms
- FOB Mundra / Nhava Sheva · CIF destination port
- Price
- Per metre or per kg, band on request
Payment 10% on order, 15% at production start, 50% on passing QC, 25% on dispatch. OEKO-TEX and GOTS applied for and in progress as of September 2026, not yet granted. Organic cotton available now. SMETA not pursued.
Common questions
What is the difference between the duck numbers for a pack?
Lower number is heavier. No. 10 is around 8 oz for daypacks, No. 8 around 10 oz for hiking packs, No. 4 around 15 oz for hard-use and luggage.
Can you apply a wax finish?
Wax and water-repellent finishes run through partner units. Tell us the hand you want and we will match it on a sample.