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Canvas Tents vs. Nylon Tents: Why Canvas is the Best Tent Material

Tents made from cotton canvas are breathable, waterproof, environmentally friendly, and insulating. Most camping tents are made from plastics (nylon, polyester) which are cheap to manufacture but lack the durability and weather resistance of canvas. Learn why Canvas makes the best tent material - and how canvas tents compare to plastic tents.

Breathability

Canvas Tent Breathability

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Humidity is the most critical factor in environmental comfort for humans. Humidity impacts sweat evaporation which is how the human body regulates temperature. Unlike plastic tents, canvas allows small moisture particles from breath, sweat, and cooking to escape directly through the tent fabric. Keeping you dry and comfortable in any environment.

Plastic Tent Breathability

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Non-breathable vapor-impermeable plastic fabric prevents moisture from sweat and breath from escaping the tent. High humidity means sweat won’t evaporate, making it feel even hotter (or colder) inside than outside. Plastic tents don’t breathe; they rely on vents to circulate moist air out and draw fresh air in. These vents then need to be covered by rain flys to keep water out. Silly.
Cold Weather Camping

Canvas Tent Heat Efficiency

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Canvas tents can be safely used with wood burning tent stoves keeping you camping in comfort through all four seasons. Cotton is also a poor conductor which makes it a better insulator than plastic.

Plastic Tent Heat Efficiency

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Plastic melts and burns easily making them incompatible with stoves and unsafe to heat. To overcome the lack of breathability inherent to plastic, nylon tents are geared more for staying cool than staying warm.
Ventilation

Canvas Tent Ventilation

Winner

In addition to the natural breathability of cotton canvas, Canvas Camp tents are equipped with large no-see-um mesh covered vents and windows, and some with 360 degrees of mesh wall. Customizable ventilation allows you to fine tune your airflow to match the weather in seconds.

Plastic Tent Ventilation

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If you have ever woken up in a plastic tent feeling damp – you have been a victim of insufficient ventilation and breathability. Because synthetic fabric doesn’t breathe, plastic tents are entirely dependent on small vents to release humidity and circulate air. Often blocked by rain flys and sleeping bags, vents are often insufficient and inconvenient.
Waterproofing

Canvas Tent Waterproofing

Winner

The surface tension of a raindrop prevents the water from passing through the tight weave of quality canvas. The water droplet beads and runs off the steep slope of the canvas canopy – keeping you dry naturally. Heavy rains cause the cotton canvas fibers to swell, further tightening the weave in wet conditions.

Plastic Tent Waterproofing

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Plastics do not absorb water well. Initially rain will shed, but after the fabric has been saturated it can hold moisture and further limit breathability, increasing humidity, making plastic tents feel damp inside. A compromised rain fly or blowing rain storms make vents - necessary for humidity regulation in plastic tents - vulnerable to leaks.
UV Resistance

Canvas Tent UV Resistance

Winner

Quality canvas has a protective treatment to withstand sun damage and can be easily retreated to maintain that protection for years to come.

Plastic Tent UV Resistance

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Damaging UV rays degrade plastic fabric tents quickly while canvas endures. Once weakened, plastic fibers are prone to breakage and aftermarket treatments can do little to prolong the life of the tent.

The best canvas tent supplier in China

A canvas tent is one of the most important pieces of equipment for any camper or hiker. It provides protection from the elements and can be used as a base camp for other activities. LESHADE is the best canvas tent supplier in China and has been providing high-quality tents to customers all over the world for many years.

LESHADE has a wide range of canvas tents to suit any need, from small one-person tents to large group shelters. They use only the highest quality materials and construction techniques, so you can be sure your tent will withstand anything Mother Nature throws at it.

If you're looking for a reliable, high-quality canvas tent supplier, there's no better choice than LESHADE. With years of experience and a commitment to customer satisfaction, they'll make sure you have the perfect shelter for your next camping trip.

Canvas Tents vs. Nylon Tents: Why Canvas is the Best Tent Material

Breathability

Cold Weather Camping

Ventilation

Waterproofing

UV Resistance

The best canvas tent supplier in China