Cotton construction

Cotton Duck Fabric — Manufacturer & Exporter

Firm plain-weave cotton, single-fill through numbered / army-duck.

A bolt of natural cotton duck partly unrolled, with the firm plain weave visible in the draped cloth

A dense, plain-weave cotton for stitched goods and covers. Woven single-fill for lighter articles, and in the numbered (army-duck) constructions where the cloth has to hold structure. We run it wide, so panels for bags, covers and dust sheets can be cut without a seam.

Characteristics of our cotton duck

Firm, flat plain weave with a tight, even surface that holds a crease and takes a print cleanly.
Single-fill in the lighter weights; 2-ply warp and weft in the numbered (army-duck) range for structure.
High abrasion resistance and good seam and tear strength for the weight — carries hardware and stitching under load.
Takes water-repellent, wax, stiffening and PU/PVC coating well; dyes evenly once scoured.
Woven to 135 inches, so bag panels, covers and dust sheets can be cut without a centre seam.

Specification

Weave: Plain, single-fill and 2-ply
Construction examples: 20x12 / 108x56 · 12x12 / 60x44 · 8x8 / 42x36
Weight: 170–550 g/m² (5–16 oz)
Width: 45 to 135 inches (up to 135" / ~343 cm)
Supplied as: GREIGE, RFD, DYED, PRINTED
Fibre: 100% cotton

Indicative ranges. The exact article, yarn count, ends and picks per inch, GSM and width, is confirmed at RFQ.

Cotton Duck weight guide (oz & g/m²)

Common weight bands and what each is usually chosen for. Any weight in the range is made to order; we confirm the construction that hits your target.

oz/yd²	g/m²	Band	Typically used for
5–7 oz	170–240 g/m²	Light duck	Promotional totes, book covers, light aprons, garment interlining
8–10 oz	270–340 g/m²	Mid duck	Everyday tote and shopper bags, pouches, light workwear
10–12 oz	340–410 g/m²	Heavy duck	Grocery and tool bags, aprons, footwear uppers, artist canvas
12–15 oz	410–510 g/m²	Numbered duck (No. 8–4)	Luggage, sacks, equipment covers, upholstery base
15–19 oz	510–640 g/m²	Numbered duck (No. 4–1)	Heavy covers, floor cloths, structural and industrial use

Specific weights: 7 oz (240 g/m²) · 10 oz (340 g/m²) · 12 oz (410 g/m²) · 15 oz (510 g/m²)

Ordering cotton duck from the mill

Every length is made to your specification — there is no stock list. Send a target construction (yarn counts, ends and picks, weave), a weight in g/m² or oz, a finished width, and the finish state you need: greige, RFD, piece-dyed against a lab dip, or printed. If you only have an end use or a physical sample, we identify the closest article and confirm it on a swatch before bulk.

The minimum is 100 m for greige with no per-colour minimum, or 1000 m per colour once processing is involved. Greige runs in about 2 days; dyed or printed takes about 2 weeks including approvals. We ship FOB Mundra / Nhava Sheva or CIF destination port from Mundra or Nhava Sheva, on a staged payment structure where only 10% is committed before production.

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.

Finishes

Applied in-house or through our approved process-house partners, confirmed against your specification at RFQ:

Scoured and bleached (RFD)
Piece-dyed, reactive or vat
Water-repellent
Stiffened / starched
PU or PVC coating via partners
Flame-retardant via partners

Typical uses

Where cotton duck is specified most often. Open a use for the exact weight, width and finish we recommend for it:

Tote bags, backpacks and luggage
Aprons and work wear
Industrial covers and shelters
Footwear and headwear
Upholstery base cloth
Artist canvas and painters' dust sheets

Cotton Duck for a specific use

Common questions

What's your minimum order?

100 m for greige, 1,000 m per colour for processed fabric. No full-container minimum.

How wide can you weave?

45 to 135 inches (about 343 cm), so wide cloth doesn't need a seam.

How heavy can you go?

Up to 800 GSM (about 24 oz).

How fast is delivery?

Greige in about 2 days, processed in about 2 weeks. That's production time; sea transit is on top. Market norm is 30 to 45 days.

Are you GOTS or OEKO-TEX certified?

Both applied for and in progress as of September 2026, not granted yet. Many buyers sample in parallel while certs complete. Organic cotton is available now.

You're a new mill. Why should I risk an order?

The plant is new; the family behind it has 50 years in textile manufacturing, and this is the third generation. We start with a swatch pack, then a small paid trial. Payment is staged 10/15/50/25, so only 10% is at risk before production. Specs are transparent; certs are dated.

What are your payment terms?

10% on order, 15% at production start, 50% on passing QC, 25% on dispatch. Move to LC once we've traded.

Can you do RFD so we dye locally?

Yes. RFD by the roll is a core line. MOQ 100 m as greige, or take it RFD.

Do you ship to the UK, US, EU or Australia?

Yes. FOB Mundra or Nhava Sheva, or CIF to your port. UK buyers: the India–UK deal removes UK import duty on Indian cotton fabric.