Studio Source - Expression Heavyweight Polyester/Cotton Canvas Roll
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Product Information
- 65% polyester/35% cotton heavyweight blend
- 400 gsm primed weight resists deformation
- Triple-primed with acid-free acrylic gesso
- Medium-grain texture for consistent performance
- Higher tensile strength ensures durability
- Suitable for acrylic, oil, mixed media
- Ideal for custom stretching, large-format artwork
Stretch large canvases that stay taut through heavy paint applications
Heavy paint applications demand a canvas that won't buckle or sag. This heavyweight blend combines polyester's dimensional stability with cotton's traditional texture, creating a surface that maintains tension under thick impasto and repeated glazing. The 65/35 polyester-cotton construction resists the expansion and contraction that plagues pure cotton canvases in fluctuating humidity, while 400 gsm weight provides the structural integrity needed for aggressive painting techniques.
Triple priming with acid-free acrylic gesso creates a bright, receptive surface that grabs paint without excessive absorption. Medium-grain texture offers enough tooth for secure paint adhesion while remaining subtle enough not to dominate your brushwork. Higher tensile strength means this canvas stretches taut and stays that way, even when you're loading on heavy body acrylics or building up oil layers. The polyester content prevents the sagging that occurs with pure cotton under sustained moisture exposure from wet media.
Particularly valuable for large-format work where canvas stability becomes critical. Stretch custom sizes for murals, oversized paintings, or any project where you need confidence that your surface will perform consistently from edge to edge. Works across acrylic, oil, and mixed media applications where surface reliability matters as much as initial quality.
