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Marine trimmers, boat-cover makers, traditional and classic-boat yards

Cotton Canvas for Marine Covers — Manufacturer & Exporter

Marine work is a demanding niche: sun, salt, chafe and constant flex. Modern covers use acrylic and polyester; cotton and poly-cotton are specified for classic yachts, tender covers, sail covers with a traditional look, and ditty and kit bags.

What we recommend

Cotton Canvas300–420 g/m² (9–12 oz) · 60–100 in

Proofed heavy canvas for sail covers, tender covers and traditional trim where the look is part of the brief.

Finish: Water-repellent, rot and mildew resist, UV-treated via partners

Numbered Duck (Army Duck)No. 6 to No. 4 (12–15 oz) · 60 in

For ditty bags, tool rolls and heavy chafe points where a graded, repeatable spec is wanted.

Finish: Wax or proofed

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

Is cotton canvas still used in marine work?

For classic and traditional boats, sail covers and kit bags, yes. For high-UV, long-life covers, acrylic and polyester last longer — we will be straight about the trade-off.

Can the canvas be treated against mildew?

Rot and mildew-resist finishes run through partner units, along with water-repellency and UV treatment.

Request your free sample today