Unprimed cotton duck gives you complete control over surface preparation. This 7 oz. loom state fabric arrives ready for custom sizing and priming, letting you build painting supports tailored to specific techniques rather than adapting your process to factory-applied grounds. The medium weight strikes a practical balance, substantial enough to handle stretching tension without sagging, light enough to remain economical for large-scale work.

Raw cotton duck accepts traditional rabbit skin glue, acrylic dispersion primers, or oil grounds equally well. Apply multiple thin coats to achieve the exact absorbency and texture your work requires, from slick surfaces for detailed realism to toothy grounds that grab thick paint. Beyond fine art applications, this utilitarian fabric works for theatrical backdrops and photographic backgrounds where cost per square foot matters more than archival specifications.

Fredrix supplies this canvas in loom state, unbleached, unsized, untreated. That natural greige color and open weave provide a neutral starting point for whatever surface treatment your project demands. Stretch your own supports, prepare them your way, and maintain full control over the materials that directly contact your paint layers.