Canvas (fr. Canevas) called mesh linen, cotton or blended fabric composition applied to countable or uncountable embroidery cross stitch tapestry, embroidery, and others. It is also used as a canvas lining fabric for the manufacture of pillows, purses, embroidered pictures and more another. Types of foundations for several embroidery: "Aida" and "Hardanger" irregular outline (flax, linen hsmesi) and uniform (cotton) weave, invoice and plastic canvas, stramin, perforated paper.
Aida from 100% cotton ideal for Counted Cross. Canvas uniform weave used for embroidery thread 2 (count them vertically and horizontally). Canvas uneven weave different strands of varying thickness. Plastic canvas used to make products such as parts of a computer, Christmas tree decorations, which should keep the shape perfectly. Perforated paper is used for embroidery bulk products and products with a solid foundation, as well as scrapbooking. Invoice canvas used for embroidery on linen, clothes, bags and so on. It is water soluble and is removed. With the help of stramina embroidered pillows and rugs.