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Double Τhread Carpet | Smyrna
For stitching projects like cushions or small rugs cross-stitched with special thick yarn, or latch hook projects, a special canvas with wider openings that we call "Smyrna" that is ideal for this job. It has 1,3 to 2,0 stitches/ cm (3 - 5 ct. per inch).
When a special technique is applied extra care must be taken to match the latch hook threads chosen & the needle or the latch hook all to be suitable to the number of the canvas. So, it is recommended to make a sample before starting the work. Smyrna Canvas has all characteristics of the double mesh Canvas.
The ADAMS® Smyrna Canvas is woven straight & square from one selvedge to the other. It is made of Cotton that is a highly ecological material. Cotton is used to create sturdy evenly rounded multi-ply yarns of the highest quality that are ideal for a smooth passage of the stitching thread. Any double mesh Canvas, even though it is plain-woven fabric, a special technique is applied to pack every two threads close together. Between four pairs of yarns (two vertical and two horizontal) a stable woven checkered opening is forming, made up of warp and weft threads. In the fabric, each "window" is clear and open to facilitate counting during embroidery. In the end, it is heavily finished with special ecological materials giving the fabric the necessary firmness that makes it the easiest fabric to embroider. A huge variety of themes are printed on Smyrna canvas are available in the international market. In case to have exact prints, the canvas must be durable, straight and square and the finishing quality appropriate for bright colours to appear.
On Smyrna canvas the widths available start from 0,45m. up to 2,00m upon request.