Unprimed India Linen Canvas 6oz 70inch Width (per Yard)

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COTTON AND LINEN CANVAS?

Cotton and linen canvas have a number of key differences:

Cotton begins as a soft, fluffy fiber that stretches easily. Linen, on the other hand, is made from flax plant fibers that are more durable and rigid.
Cotton is mass-produced in Africa, India and across the Americas, while the flax used for linen canvas typically comes from Western Europe (especially Belgium).
Cotton has a more consistent weave, while linen has a unique texture prized by many lovers of fine art.
Linen is harvested by hand and is therefore more expensive to produce.
Linen is stronger and longer-lasting than cotton.

Are you are looking for canvas to stretch your own painting canvas? You have come to the right place! We have many weights and widths to choose from that make great painting surfaces once they are primed. If you are stretching your own canvas for oil painting or acrylic painting you will need to prime your own canvas. Check out our ready made canvas to eliminate this step. Our 8oz canvas is by for the most popular choice for painting canvas. 12oz and 10oz are also frequently used by professional painters.