Awnings & shades · Awning and blind makers, shade-structure suppliers, marine trimmers
Cotton Canvas for Awnings & shades
Awning cloth needs UV and weather resistance, dimensional stability under tension, and a finished face that sheds water. Solution-dyed acrylic dominates the market; cotton and cotton blends are chosen for a natural look, a specific heritage aesthetic, or a customer's material spec.
What we recommend
Dyed heavy canvas with a proofing finish — traditional awning look, seamless wide drops.
- Weight
- 300–400 g/m² (9–12 oz)
- Width
- up to 140 in
- Finish
- Piece-dyed, water-repellent, rot-resist
See the full range and specification on the Cotton Canvas page.
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.
What awnings & shades buyers ask us
Is cotton suitable for outdoor awnings?
With a water-repellent and rot/mildew-resist finish, yes, for the traditional look. For maximum lifespan in harsh UV, solution-dyed acrylic outlasts cotton; we will say so rather than oversell.
Can you match an awning stripe colour card?
Yes, piece-dyed to a signed lab dip. Per-colour minimum is 1,000 m.