Utility Fabric

Utility Fabric
  • Silver Carbon Fiber Marine Vinyl Fabric
  • Steel Navy Carbon Fiber Marine Vinyl Fabric
  • Teal Marine Vinyl Fabric / Sold By The Yard
  • 06 Gauge Clear Plastic Vinyl Fabric / Sold By The Yard
  • 60 Gauge Clear Plastic Vinyl Fabric (Marine Grade) / Sold By The Yard
  • Storm Shield Marine Vinyl – Heavy-Duty Weather Performance Vinyl / Rustic Bronze
  • Crimson (12 Gauge) Tinted Plastic Vinyl Fabric / Sold By The Yard
  • Glacier Blue Mutant Ostrich Gator Embossed Vinyl Fabric / Sold By The Yard
  • Camouflage Twill Fabric Desert Storm

    Camouflage Twill Fabric Desert Storm
    Regular price $13.61
    This officially licensed US Army fabric features a classic camouflage pattern in rich green tones, perfect for patriotic and military-themed projects. Made from 100% cotton and weighing 300GSM, this brushed twill offers a soft yet durable texture that’s ideal for apparel, accessories, home décor, and crafts. At 58 inches wide, it provides generous coverage for all your creative needs.
  • Death Black Hydra Gator 3D Embossed Vinyl Fabric / Sold By The Yard
  • Western Cream (New Lot) Florida Gator 3D Embossed Vinyl Fabric / Sold By The Yard
  • Sea Holographic Multi-Color Chrome Vinyl Fabric / Sold By The Yard
  • Panther Black (New Lot) Florida Gator 3D Embossed Vinyl Fabric / Sold By The Yard
  • Mystic Blue Crocodile Marine Vinyl Fabric / Sold By The Yard
  • Storm Shield Marine Vinyl – Heavy-Duty Weather Performance Vinyl / Arctic White
  • Selvedge Canvas Fabric - White

    Selvedge Canvas Fabric - White
    Regular price $20.48
    This Selvedge Canvas / Kurabo Mills White / Sold by the Yard is a great addition to our Canvas fabric line. This PFD/White fabric is Kurabo Mills 1x1 Selvedge Canvas which makes it a perfect Canvas for popular applications like various uses.

FAQ - Utility Fabric

Utility fabrics are used for functional, high-wear projects including tote bags, tool rolls, aprons, workwear, outdoor cushions and covers, marine and boat upholstery, storage organizers, outdoor furniture, and any project where the fabric needs to withstand heavy use or exposure to the elements.

Both are heavy, tightly woven cotton fabrics. Duck canvas is more densely woven than standard canvas, giving it greater strength and stiffness. Canvas has a slightly softer hand and is used for general bags and crafts, while duck canvas is preferred for workwear, heavy-duty bags, and applications requiring maximum durability.

Both are waterproof synthetic fabrics, but marine vinyl is specifically engineered for marine and outdoor environments. It is treated to resist UV degradation, mildew, salt water, and prolonged moisture exposure — making it the correct choice for boat upholstery, outdoor furniture, and any application subject to the elements.

Outdoor fabric and outdoor canvas are water-resistant, meaning they repel light moisture and dry quickly, but they are not fully waterproof under sustained exposure. Marine vinyl and standard vinyl are fully waterproof and are the correct choice for applications requiring complete moisture protection.

Use a heavy-duty or denim needle in size 100/16 or 110/18 for thick utility fabrics like canvas, duck canvas, and vinyl. These reinforced needles are designed to penetrate dense and coated materials cleanly. For vinyl and marine vinyl, a Teflon or roller foot is also recommended to prevent the material from sticking under the presser foot.