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Canvo™ is DOD's proprietary polycotton fabric that makes tents more comfortable. The fabric breathes to release humidity and insulate to keep in warmth. Canvo™ tents are also durable, have a more natural hand feel, and are quiet in the wind. DOD offers Canvo™ for sale by the yard so you can craft your own tarps, awning, or other outdoor creations.
Canvo™ is a mix of cotton and polyester. Compared to polyester, Canvo™ provides a superior camping experience. The material breathes so the tent does not become humid, it’s quieter in the wind, and it’s more durable. Canvo™ is commonly used for tents in Europe and Japan. It is used less commonly in North America due to the cost. In an effort to introduce Canvo™ tents to the North American market, DOD is offering our line of Canvo™ tents at prices competitive to polyester tents. You can learn more about Canvo™ tents here.
Content: 60% Polyester, 40% Cotton
Width: 60/61 inches Weight: 390
GSM Thickness: 0.55 mm
Density: 600 x 600
Denier Double Rub: 50,000 Circles (ASTM D4966)
Tear Strength: Warp 74.83 N, Weft 55.07 N
Tensile: Warp 1473.08, Weft 727.42
UV Resistance: ~1000 hours
Care: Brush, Wipe and Spot Clean with Mild Cleaning Solution
Polycotton tents provide a more comfortable camping experience. They breathe to release humidity and insulate to keep in warmth. Polycotton tents are also durable, have a more natural hand feel, and are quiet in the wind. DOD uses polycotton that is 60-70% polyester, 30-40% cotton.
As a mix of synthetic and natural fiber - polycotton possesses the best characteristics of both. Synthetic tents don’t breathe, so they become humid when occupied overnight. And synthetic fabrics tear and melt more easily than natural fabrics. Synthetics have almost no ability to hold warmth. At the other end of the spectrum, all-cotton tents are comfortable, durable, and hold warmth but they are heavy and bulky. They also require treatment to achieve waterproofness. Polycotton tents are comfortable, durable, waterproof, and hold warmth without being heavy and bulky.
Polycotton tarps offer a more comfortable camping experience. They breathe to allow air circulation and are durable, have a more natural hand feel, and are quiet in the wind. DOD uses polycotton composed of 60-70% polyester and 30-40% cotton.
As a blend of synthetic and natural fibers, polycotton combines the best characteristics of both materials. Synthetic fabrics are prone to tearing and melting more easily than natural ones. On the other hand, all-cotton tarps, while durable and quiet, are heavy, bulky, and require regular treatment to maintain waterproofness. Polycotton tarps provide comfort, durability, waterproof qualities, and quietness without the bulkiness or heaviness.