Footwear · Shoe manufacturers, canvas-sneaker and espadrille brands, heritage boot makers
Cotton Duck for Footwear
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.
- Weight
- 230–340 g/m² (7–10 oz)
- Width
- 44–60 in
- Finish
- Piece-dyed or RFD; backing lamination via converters
See the full range and specification on the Cotton Duck 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 footwear buyers ask us
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.