Utility Fabric

Utility Fabric
  • Teal Crocodile Marine Vinyl Fabric / Sold By The Yard
  • Football Print Vinyl Fabric

    Football Print Vinyl Fabric
    Regular price $15.74
    Celebrate the big game using our Sports Vinyl fabric. This faux leather vinyl mimics the popular visual and tactile performance of football. It is a durable fabric that can be used for upholstery and accessories to celebrate your favorite sports. Add a touch of the game to your living room and attire with this great vinyl fabric.
  • Cool Silver Crocodile Marine Vinyl Fabric / Sold By The Yard
  • Grey (12 Gauge) Tinted Plastic Vinyl Fabric / Sold By The Yard
  • Midnight Brown Hydra Gator 3D Embossed Vinyl Fabric / Sold By The Yard
  • Gingerbread Florida Gator 3D Embossed Vinyl Fabric / Sold By The Yard
  • Death Black Mutant Ostrich Gator Embossed Vinyl Fabric / Sold By The Yard
  • Solid Cotton Duck Canvas Fabric / Gray / Sold By The Yard

    Solid Cotton Duck Canvas Fabric / Gray / Sold By The Yard
    Regular price $12.59
    Sold by the Yard. Big Z Fabric is happy to introduce to you our brand new Solid Cotton Duck Canvas Fabric. Duck canvas is a heavy, plain woven cotton fabric vastly used for many projects such as clothing, accessories, and handbags. The fabric is a solid design made out of 100% cotton that includes a weight of 12oz per yard.
  • Solid Cotton Duck Canvas Fabric / Timber / Sold By The Yard

    Solid Cotton Duck Canvas Fabric / Timber / Sold By The Yard
    Regular price $12.59
    Sold by the Yard. Big Z Fabric is happy to introduce to you our brand new Solid Cotton Duck Canvas Fabric. Duck canvas is a heavy, plain woven cotton fabric vastly used for many projects such as clothing, accessories, and handbags. The fabric is a solid design made out of 100% cotton that includes a weight of 12oz per yard.

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.