This is categorized in the medium-thin weight of duck. It is characterized by the use of fine yarns and a high warp density. Compared to No. 1 duck of the same weight, it is thinner but denser, and has been in use since World War I. As the name implies, it was used by the U.S. Army.
It is still used in large quantities as munitions, and is used for covers, buckets, shoe covers, hammocks, laundry bags, tents, backpacks, and more.
Depending on the application, paraffin coating for waterproofing, paint application, etc. are applied.
This standard is established by the U.S. Federal Standard (FEDERAL SPECIFICATION) CCC-C-419F.
It is said that the name “duck” was derived from the Dutch word “doek”, which means “duck” in Dutch. The name “duck” came to be used for a thick canvas made of hemp or cotton from England to the United States, where it was marked with a picture of a duck.
The fabric was imported to Japan before World War II and came to be called “duck” and “zook” in Japanese.
It has also been called “Meriken canvas” in Japan.
These fabrics are generally classified as thick and strong, with a plain weave.
Before denim was introduced to the world, it was common to use sturdy duck fabric in the production of work wear.
The cellulase enzyme dissolves the surface of the fiber (cellulose material) by feeding it to microorganisms, which softens the fiber and gives it a worn look.
ALBERTON military twill uses cotton for the warp and jute for the weft, and woven in a gabardine twill.
It is woven with high density and reproduces a vintage feel by utilizing the chemical dyeing method and bio-processing that was used in vintage fabrics.
The fabric is finished with a light weight by using jute hemp, while having the heaviness of No. 6 class cotton canvas.
American bagging, which was once used for a variety of materials. In the United States, jute bags have long been used for materials and other purposes, and the term “bagging” also exists as a fabric standard for these types of fabrics.
This fabric was used for various purposes such as grain bags, storage bags, sandbags, etc. until synthetic fibers were developed.
Alberton military twill is also processed from the same material.