Shoe manufacturers, canvas-sneaker and espadrille brands, heritage boot makers
Cotton Duck & Twill for Footwear — Manufacturer & Exporter
Canvas footwear needs an even, stable upper cloth that laminates cleanly, resists scuff, and holds a printed or dyed colour. Plain duck for sneakers and deck shoes, drill and twill for casual and work boots.
What we recommend
The classic canvas-sneaker upper — even 7–10 oz plain duck, dyes and prints cleanly, takes a backing.
Finish: Piece-dyed or RFD; backing lamination via converters
For casual boots and work shoes where a twill face and a slight stretch are wanted.
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 canvas weight for a sneaker upper?
7 to 10 oz (about 230–340 g/m²) plain duck is standard. Structured high-tops go heavier; slip-ons and espadrilles can go lighter.
Can you supply the upper cloth pre-laminated?
Lamination and backing run through converter partners. We supply the face cloth in greige or dyed.