Hey guys, welcome back to another PFF blog post. We’ve recently received more questions about our canvas picture prints. So today we will be sharing more interesting facts about canvas picture prints. Most of you guys have heard about our canvas picture prints, its different sizes and how to care for it from our websites, blog posts or even on social media. Today, we will be sharing more about canvas picture prints – the materials used and how they are made.
What are Canvas Picture Prints Made Up Of?
Canvas picture prints are made up of plain woven fabric which is usually made of cotton. It’s fabric makes it durable and sturdy. Canvas is great for many uses such as sailing, painting, etc. Many consider printing on cotton canvases higher-quality and closer to what you would find in a museum. But polyester canvas is the more affordable option, and it also yields bold and colorful prints.
How are Canvas Picture Prints Made?
What makes canvas picture prints different from other cotton fabrics will be how it is made. Canvas picture prints are made by yarns weaved tightly together in a basic weave, and the fibers are thick and medium weight threads. With both the thread weight and basic weave technique, it differentiates canvas picture prints from other cotton fabrics. Furthermore, most of the cotton canvas picture prints are made up of two ply yarns which gives its weight and texture.
Waterproof or Water resistant?
Canvas picture prints can become water resistant or even waterproof if they have more synthetic elements weaved into them. Apart from the base material, the other factor that determines if a canvas picture print is water resistant is the ink used. There are many types of inks that printers used for canvas picture printing. Some are more susceptible to moisture than others. For example, solvent inks can withstand water better than pigment inks. Typically, a clear protective spray would be applied such that a direct water exposure would not damage the print. This spray should only be applied after the canvas is cured. To ensure the canvas picture print lasts long, avoid hanging it in a place where there is direct sunlight as the UV rays would damage the picture print.
And that’s it! We hope you guys found this blog post interesting and gives you a clearer picture about canvas picture prints. You can read more about our previous blog posts about canvas picture prints such as how to ensure quality canvas prints & the basics of canvas printing. For quality canvas printing Singapore, check out Print For Fun and your canvas prints today!
‘Till next time!
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