Fabric Library

Apron fabric reference for sourcing teams.

12 stocked fabric specs from 10 oz light canvas to 18 oz heavy duck. Each entry lists composition, GSM, recommended product line, abrasion rating, shrinkage and stocked color count. Use this page to shortlist a fabric before sending your apron brief.

12: Stocked fabric specs
120-540: GSM range
150+: Color SKUs in stock
200 m: Pantone match minimum

Cotton

100% cotton canvas, twill, duck — the workhorse weights from 10 to 18 oz.

Linen

Pure flax and linen-cotton blends for residential retail and premium hand-feel.

Synthetic blend

Cotton-poly blends engineered for industrial laundry and high wear cycles.

Specialty

Stretch, recycled, FR-treated — purpose-built fabrics for specific verticals.

Cotton

100% cotton canvas, twill, duck — the workhorse weights from 10 to 18 oz.

Spec

Cotton Canvas — 10 oz

Weight10 oz / 340 GSM

Composition

100% combed cotton

Properties

Mid-weight, soft enough for daily wear
Garment-washable up to 60°C
Takes screen print and embroidery cleanly
Develops character with use, won't pill

Best for: Promotional aprons, light barista work, retail merchandise

Not recommended: Heavy-duty workshop use (use 16 oz instead)

Manufacturing data

Abrasion: Medium
Stretch: None
Stocked colors: 22
Shrinkage: <3% after 3 washes
Pantone match: 200 m minimum

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Spec

Cotton Canvas — 12 oz

Weight12 oz / 405 GSM

Composition

100% combed cotton

Properties

Workhorse barista weight
Substantial drape, breaks in over 50 wears
Holds debossed leather patches well
Industrial-laundry safe

Best for: Standard barista aprons, retail home aprons, branded gift

Not recommended: Lightweight retail (>14 oz feels stiff for home use)

Manufacturing data

Abrasion: High
Stretch: None
Stocked colors: 18
Shrinkage: <3% after 3 washes
Pantone match: 200 m minimum

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Spec

Cotton Canvas — 14 oz

Weight14 oz / 475 GSM

Composition

100% combed cotton

Properties

Heavyweight, structured drape
Edge-stitched seams stay sharp
Resists fabric wrinkling at end of shift
Pairs with brass / leather hardware

Best for: Premium barista aprons, light workshop use, statement retail

Not recommended: Day-long manual labor (16 oz handles bench abrasion better)

Manufacturing data

Abrasion: High
Stretch: None
Stocked colors: 14
Shrinkage: <3% after 3 washes
Pantone match: 200 m minimum

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Spec

Cotton Duck Canvas — 16 oz

Weight16 oz / 540 GSM

Composition

100% cotton duck

Properties

Workshop-grade, break-in feel like good work boots
Garment-wash adds character without weakening
Tool-pocket weight, rivets sit solid
Holds crossback yoke straps without sag

Best for: Woodworkers, leather crafters, gardeners, BBQ

Not recommended: Hospitality use (too heavy for kitchen mobility)

Manufacturing data

Abrasion: Very high
Stretch: None
Stocked colors: 8
Shrinkage: <3% after 3 washes
Pantone match: 300 m minimum

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Spec

Cotton Duck Canvas — 18 oz

Weight18 oz / 610 GSM

Composition

100% cotton duck

Properties

Heaviest standard canvas we offer
For demanding maker / forge / outdoor use
Holds shape through years of wear
Resists hot-ember burn-through (no melt)

Best for: Blacksmiths, welders (with FR-treat), heavy garden, BBQ pitmasters

Not recommended: Anyone who values lightness or movement

Manufacturing data

Abrasion: Very high
Stretch: None
Stocked colors: 6
Shrinkage: <3% after 3 washes
Pantone match: 300 m minimum

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Spec

Waxed Cotton Canvas — 12 oz

Weight12 oz / 405 GSM

Composition

100% cotton, paraffin-beeswax wax finish

Properties

Light water resistance (rolls off, not waterproof)
Develops unique patina map of wear creases
Re-waxable every 12-18 months
The look and feel third-wave cafes expect

Best for: Barista aprons, lifestyle workshop aprons, urban farm market

Not recommended: High-temp environments (wax softens above 30°C)

Manufacturing data

Abrasion: High
Stretch: None
Stocked colors: 15
Shrinkage: <2% (waxed)
Pantone match: 300 m minimum

barista cafe

Spec

Raw Selvedge Denim — 12 oz

Weight12 oz / 405 GSM

Composition

100% cotton, ring-spun indigo warp

Properties

Indigo dye fades to user-specific pattern
Selvedge edge usable as visible design detail
Stiff out of the loom, breaks in over 90 days
High brand-story value for craft retail

Best for: Barista aprons with selvedge detail, craft workshop, branded heritage gift

Not recommended: Buyers who want immediate softness (use stone-washed denim)

Manufacturing data

Abrasion: High
Stretch: None
Stocked colors: 4
Shrinkage: <5% after first wash
Pantone match: 500 m minimum (custom indigo wash)

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Linen

Pure flax and linen-cotton blends for residential retail and premium hand-feel.

Spec

Linen-Cotton Blend 55/45 — 180 GSM

Weight180 GSM / 5.3 oz

Composition

55% linen / 45% combed cotton

Properties

Stone-washed for immediate drape
Soft hand-feel out of the package
Breathable, ideal for residential home use
Develops gentle linen wrinkle character

Best for: Residential retail (Zara Home / West Elm tier), gift sets

Not recommended: Industrial laundering (use cotton-poly instead)

Manufacturing data

Abrasion: Medium
Stretch: None
Stocked colors: 24
Shrinkage: <3% after stone wash
Pantone match: 200 m minimum

linen home kitchen

Spec

Pure Linen — 200 GSM

Weight200 GSM / 5.9 oz

Composition

100% European flax linen

Properties

Premium retail feel, soft yet structured
Yarn-dyed stripe options woven in-house
Master of Linen™ certification on request
Stone-washed for retail-ready drape

Best for: Premium home retail, designer collaborations, gift sets

Not recommended: High-MOQ promotional (300 pcs min on stocked colors)

Manufacturing data

Abrasion: Medium
Stretch: None
Stocked colors: 10
Shrinkage: <4% after stone wash
Pantone match: 200 m minimum

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Synthetic blend

Cotton-poly blends engineered for industrial laundry and high wear cycles.

Spec

Cotton-Poly Twill 65/35 — 240 GSM

Weight240 GSM / 7 oz

Composition

65% combed cotton / 35% polyester

Properties

Industrial-laundry stable up to 90°C
Releases oil and food stains in commercial wash
Stays sharp through 200+ wash cycles
Lower wrinkle than 100% cotton

Best for: Hotel chef aprons, restaurant uniforms, cruise hospitality

Not recommended: Buyers prioritizing 100% natural fiber feel

Manufacturing data

Abrasion: High
Stretch: None
Stocked colors: 12
Shrinkage: <2% after 5 industrial washes
Pantone match: 300 m minimum

chef hospitality

Specialty

Stretch, recycled, FR-treated — purpose-built fabrics for specific verticals.

Spec

Cotton-Spandex 94/6 — 180 GSM

Weight180 GSM / 5.3 oz

Composition

94% cotton / 6% spandex (elastane)

Properties

Stretch panels for movement without bulk
Stain-shedding finish (releases bleach, color)
Slim retail cut, hidden mesh pockets
Chemical-resistant in standard wash cycle

Best for: Hair salons, lash studios, day spas, beauty schools

Not recommended: Industrial laundry (use cotton-poly instead)

Manufacturing data

Abrasion: Medium
Stretch: Medium
Stocked colors: 6
Shrinkage: <3%
Pantone match: 300 m minimum

salon wellness

Spec

GRS Recycled Cotton — 280 GSM

Weight280 GSM / 8.3 oz

Composition

50% recycled cotton / 50% virgin cotton

Properties

GRS-certified chain of custody
Slightly textured slubby hand from recycled fiber
Available in heather charcoal, natural, indigo
Sustainability story for buyer marketing

Best for: Sustainability-marketed promotional, recycled-content retail

Not recommended: Premium retail demanding uniform smooth hand-feel

Manufacturing data

Abrasion: High
Stretch: None
Stocked colors: 3
Shrinkage: <3%
Pantone match: Pantone matching not available (heathered base)

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How To Use This Page

From fabric shortlist to your apron brief.

01
Match use case to weight
Hospitality kitchens → 240 GSM cotton-poly twill. Barista shops → 10-14 oz cotton canvas or waxed canvas. Workshop/maker → 16-18 oz duck canvas. Retail home/kitchen → 180-200 GSM linen-cotton blend. Salon/spa → 180 GSM cotton-spandex stretch.
02
Pick color path
Stocked colors keep MOQ at 150-200 pcs and lead time at 25-30 days. Custom Pantone matching requires 200-300 m fabric minimum (roughly 500-700 finished aprons depending on cut). We hold a 120-shade on-site Pantone library.
03
Send the brief
Reference the fabric slug (e.g. cotton-canvas-12oz) in your inquiry along with quantity, customization (embroidery/print/leather patch), target landed price, and ship date. We reply with a working quotation within 1 business day.

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Send your spec sheet. We reply within one business day.

Quotation includes unit FOB price, sample fee, lead time, packaging, and Incoterms options. Include quantity, fabric weight, customization method and target landed cost for the fastest response.

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Factory hours: Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00 GMT+8
Lead time: 25-45 days FOB Ningbo
MOQ: From 150 pcs / design
Languages: EN · FR · ES · ZH

Apron fabric reference for sourcing teams.

Cotton Canvas — 10 oz

Cotton Canvas — 12 oz

Cotton Canvas — 14 oz

Cotton Duck Canvas — 16 oz

Cotton Duck Canvas — 18 oz

Waxed Cotton Canvas — 12 oz

Raw Selvedge Denim — 12 oz

Linen-Cotton Blend 55/45 — 180 GSM

Pure Linen — 200 GSM

Cotton-Poly Twill 65/35 — 240 GSM

Cotton-Spandex 94/6 — 180 GSM

GRS Recycled Cotton — 280 GSM

Match use case to weight

Pick color path

Send the brief

Send your spec sheet. We reply within one business day.