Cotton Duck Fabric?

Question

I am looking for an outdoor coat for my father for Christmas, and I keep coming across cotton duck shell. I have no idea what this is. I just need to know if it's a durable fabric and good for winter. Thanks for your help!

Answer 1

“Duck” is a double basket weave shown here (click on “enlarge image” to get a close-up look):

http://www.fabric.com/home-decor-fabric-canvas-fabric-duck-fabric-cotton-duck-fabric-cotton-duck-br-sage-green.aspx

Most Duck fabric I have seen is cotton. From what I can tell in my internet search, the shell of the jacket is the outside and most are lined with some sort of blanket fabric. The cotton duck fabric is quite durable and breathes well. It really depends on what type of weather you are buying for. I wore a similar fabric in a cold, dry climate and it worked well for me. I would think that this type of jacket would be available with different types of linings for different types of cold weather depending on your needs. Happy shopping!

Answer 2

Printed Cotton Duck Fabric

Answer 3

Duck was originally a type/brand of canvas sail material. It became synonymous with lighter weight canvas over the years. "Canvas" is the still the same thing....heavy cotton fabric....where "duck" is the lighter weight form of the same thing.

Cotton duck is classic outdoors clothing material. You can't go wrong with it. It wears like iron, sheds water well etc. In a lot of families, cotton duck clothing is handed down through the generations like family heirlooms.

Answer 4

Have you tried somewhere like Laura Ashley or Dunelm? I did a Find it for Less for Cotton Duck Fabric and there are a fair few results :)

Answer 5

Cotton duck is a heavy canvas type material that is often used for outdoor wear because of it's toughness.and durability. For more info. do a search for "canvas duck material" on your computer.

Answer 6

Duck is a type of canvas, so yes it is durable.