Canvas is an extremely heavy-duty, plain-woven fabric used for making sails, tents, marquees, backpacks, and other items which require sturdiness. It is also popularly used as a painting surface, typically stretched, and for fashion handbags and shoes. (The word “Canvas” is actually derived from the word “cannabis.”) This exceptionally strong weave is perfect for shoes, bags, hats, wallets and home furnishings. Hemp canvas is extremely durable due to the natural strength of the hemp fiber and its natural resistance to mold and ultraviolet light.