Organic Canvas & Panama

Organic Canvas & Panama

Canvas and panama fabrics are firmly woven in plain weave and are suitable for many applications. Our representatives of this fabric family are mostly produced in sustainable organic quality and in Western Europe. Depending on their weight, they are suitable for robust outerwear, for making accessories such as bags and backpacks, as a canvas for painting or as a hard-wearing upholstery fabric, beanbag and (blackout) curtain. Our extra-wide organic panamas are particularly suitable for the latter.

While "canvas" used to mean "sailcloth", this material is a real all-rounder for all textile projects that require durable fabric. Panama weaves, in which several warp and weft threads are woven in parallel to create a stable weave pattern, are just as suitable. Its name is derived from the weaving pattern used in South American hats.

Smooth and firm to the touch, it is advisable to use a jeans needle for the sewing machine (size 90 to 110) for thicker versions, and sturdy sewing thread should also be used.

Heavyweight fabrics such as canvas and panama do not tolerate heavy washing cycles well, so wash at a lower temperature, spin with fewer revolutions and do not tumble dry.