Number Duck

Tight, firm, plain woven with plied yarns in warp & fill. 

Untreated Cotton Canvas Number Ducks

Widths range from 26″ to 144″ and weights ranging from 12 Oz. to 32 Oz. per sq.yard. The name “duck” was derived from a trademark of a Duck stenciled on a sailcloth imported from England and Scotland in the 1800’s. Also from the Dutch word “Doek” meaning a “heavy cotton cloth”. The Number Ducks are also known as “Double Fill” ducks.

#12 (No.12) Duck – 100% Cotton

  • Construction : Yarns : 10/2 x 10/2 Thread Count : 44 x 32
  • Weight : ~11.4 Oz/Sq.Yd (385 gsm)
  • Stock Widths : 36″ to 144″
  • Description : A light weight, but durable fabric.

The lightest cloth in the # Duck family. #12 Duck has a smooth texture and a fairly tight weave and about 11.5 oz/sq.yd.

Industries that use our #12 Duck: Tote bags, Artist Canvas, Food & Baking (as conveyor belt), Promotional products, Lamination, Seat Covers, Carpet backing, Filter bags, and more.

#10 (No.10) Duck – 100% Cotton

  • Construction : Yarns : 7/2 x 7/2 Thread Count : 41 x 27
  • Weight : ~14.7 Oz/Sq.Yd (495 gsm)
  • Stock Widths : 36″ to 144″
  • Description : A trustworthy, staple cloth to the industry for making durable canvas products.

#10 duck weighs about 14.5 Oz./sq.yd and  is a robust,  middle weight champion in the # duck category. It is available in widths ranging from 36″ – 144″. We also have a dyed stock collection “Pantheon” in the #10 Duck in various colors. 

Industries that use our #10 Duck : Tote bags, Artist Canvas, Messenger Bags, Tool Bags, Tarps, Promotional products, Lamination, Rubber Industry, Director Chairs, Military Covers, Aeronautical Industry, Carpet backing, Filter bags and more.

#8 (No.8) Duck – 100% Cotton

  • Construction : Yarns : 8/3 x 8/3 Thread Count : 37 x 24
  • Weight : ~17.7 Oz/Sq.Yd (600 gsm)
  • Stock Widths : 36″ to 84″
  • Description : A very sturdy cloth that means business!

#8 is all about elegance! Cool messenger bags? or a mailbag? Horse mantees? No problem. This tough nut is built exactly for such applications. We also have a dyed stock collection “Hera” in the #8 Duck, 60″ available in various colors.

Industries that use our #8 Duck: Tote bags, Artists, Mail Bags, Tool Bags, Promotional products, Military Covers, Nail Aprons, Woodworking, Carpet backing, Filter bags, Oil Press bags, and more.

#6 (No.6) Duck – 100% Cotton

  • Construction : Yarns : 8/3 x 8/3 Thread Count : 36 x 24
  • Weight : ~19.8 Oz/Sq.Yd (675 gsm)
  • Stock Widths : 36″, 48″, 60″ & 72″
  • Description : #6 is the heavy-weight champion. It’s for serious connoisseurs to whom performance matters. Period.

Slightly heavier than the #8 duck, the #6 duck is about 20 ounces/sq.yd. 

Industries that use our #6 Duck: Golf bags, Industrial Hoses, Tool buckets, Gun cases, Conveyor belts for Agriculture (Harvest Equipment), Rubber coating, Carpet backing, Filter bags, and more.

#4 (No.4) Duck – 100% Cotton

  • Construction : Yarns : 7/5 x 7/5 Thread Count : 26 x 18
  • Weight : ~23.5 Oz/Sq.Yd (800 gsm)
  • Stock Widths : 36″, 42″, 48″ & 60″ 
  • Description : #4 is a beauty and a beast, rolled into one!

The most preferred fabric for heavy tote bags by all the top designers. A super-tuff fabric. With a 5-plied yarn on the warp & the fill, the fabric has superior strength. With just a little care, the fabric lasts for a long time! 

Industries that use our #4 Duck:  Boat Totes, Pannier Bags, Equestrian products, Construction Tool bags, Carpet backing, and more.

#1 (No.1) Duck – 100% Cotton

  • Construction : Yarns : 7/5 x 7/5 Thread Count : 30 x 18
  • Weight : ~25.6 Oz/Sq.Yd (870 gsm)
  • Stock Widths : 48″
  • Description : #1 is a very tough fabric.
When it comes to performance, this is a hands-down winner! Specifically designed to take all kinds of abuse associated with the job [e.g., electrical and construction tools] this fabric delivers the results! Industries that use our #1 Duck: Pannier Bags, Construction Tool bags, Carpet backing, Rubber Boots, belts, and more.

1/0 “Naught Duck” – 100% Cotton

  • Construction : Yarns : 7/6 x 7/5 Thread Count : 26×19
  • Weight : ~28 Oz/Sq.Yd (950 gsm)
  • Stock Widths : 42″
  • Description : “One  O” Duck,  is a unique and robust fabric.

Woven on modern sulzer looms, this fabric is used to make real heavy tool bags. 

Industries that use our 1/0 “Naught Duck”:  Pannier Bags, Construction Tool bags, Carpet backing, Rubber Boots, belts, Movie Prop Sets, etc. 

2/0 “Naught Duck” – 100% Cotton

  • Construction : Yarns : 7/6 x 7/6 Thread Count : 30 x 18
  • Weight : ~32 Oz/Sq.Yd (1080 gsm)
  • Stock Widths : 26″
  • Description : “Double O” Duck, 0-0 is a very tough fabric.

The heaviest cloth in our stock collection!  Woven on shuttle looms with a closed selvedge, this fabric is used to make saddle pannier bags. Rough and tough!


Industries that use our 2/0 “Naught Duck”:  Equestrian Pannier Bags, Construction Tool bags, Carpet backing, Rubber Boots, belts, and more.