Brisbane is an excellent place to get those feet walking. The attractions are relatively near each other, and there is plenty to see. It scores well in the Walkability Index at 51, which means that some errands can be finished by foot. You can always cool off inside an establishment whenever you are tired. Whether in a private dwelling, office, or a restaurant in Sydney, you will almost always stumble upon a wall art. People often take it for granted because they see it every day. Of course, most of the images depicted would have some relevance or connection with the building where they are displayed.
However, when you look closer, you can really see the details beyond the image itself. You can run your fingers on the material of the canvas prints in Australia, for example, and feel the texture of each peak and valley, which would be invisible from afar.
These canvas prints may feel and look the same, but they are made of different materials, depending on the manufacturer and client demand.
However, here are the most common materials used for canvas print:
- Cotton — A cotton canvas is what a traditional artist would use. It is environmentally friendly because it uses natural fibres. The texture is also deeper, so the colour sticks to the material like glue. However, it is quite tricky to ensure consistency using a 100% cotton canvas. If you are going to print a series of images on a collage, it is challenging to produce consistency on the multiple prints since each canvas has a different characteristic.
- Polyester — Compared to cotton, polyester is more affordable and also very durable, which makes them suitable for large canvases. The smooth surface makes it the popular choice for photographers who want to display their prints in a large format.
- Polyester-Cotton — The blend mixes the smooth texture of the cotton weave and polyester, the latter being instrumental in achieving the colour consistency of the images, whether they are large or small objects. The polyester blend allows for the mass production of the proprietary image or art. One-of-one art from the masters are very rare and reserved for museums and art exhibits. Mass production will allow the manufacturer to earn a profit since they pay for the use of the image.
The blend for the poly-cotton canvas prints Australia has to offer is typically 60% polyester and 40% cotton.
Duck vs Plain
However, fibre is not the only factor that will affect the quality of the finished product. The tightness of the canvas weave will have an impact on the image. It is called “plain” when the knitting is loose, and “duck” when the fibres are tightly woven together.
It might surprise people to know that canvas prints are generally lighter compared to the InkJet canvas. Of course, some companies have the technology to imprint an image onto a metal surface, and those are easily heavier compared to all materials.
But you can opt for heavier canvas prints because they tend to be more durable. On the downside, they are also pricier than the standard material. Sometimes, a control number will indicate the weight of the canvas. As a rule of thumb, the higher the number, the thinner the canvas would be.
