Welcome to ACF Canvasses, your go-to source for premium, handmade canvases in the UK!
Based in Brighton, where our head office proudly sits, ACF Canvasses Ltd was incorporated on February, 2023.
We bring over a decade of expertise from South Africa’s Art Canvas Factory—crafting exceptional canvases since 2013—to artists across the UK.
Every canvas is meticulously made by skilled artisans in South Africa and sold exclusively online to British customers.
Our focus?
Quality, sustainability, and giving you the perfect surface to unleash your creativity.
We offer a select range of canvases designed for every artist, from hobbyists to professionals.
Our
Stretched Canvas is a 20mm thick, 260 gsm 100% PET canvas with a unique coating, stretched over an eco-friendly MDF frame to resist sagging, tearing, and puncturing.
Artists love it—one customer raved, “These canvases are beautifully crafted and tight as a mackerel’s butt! It’s a joy just looking at the perfect white surface.”
Next up, our
40mm Deep Box Canvas features a 300 gsm 100% PET coated fabric on a sturdy MDF frame, offering rock-solid stability without corner keys. A happy painter said,
“The quality feels great painting on it, and the frame is sturdy—fabulous canvases!”It’s the foundation for our
BoxBoard Canvas, which stretches that same 300 gsm fabric over the panel structure, adding strength for techniques like palette knife work or liquid pouring. One artist shared,
“I can work and rework paint, and the canvas doesn’t complain—so smooth and sturdy.” Crafted with sustainable MDF from recycled wood fibers, our canvases come in sizes to suit any vision, all available through our easy-to-use online store.
Whether you’re buying one or in bulk, you’ll get vibrant, reliable surfaces that artists adore. “The stretched canvases are high quality with perfect sides for framing—an absolute pleasure to create on,” one review glowed.
We stand by our work with a simple return policy (excluding postage) and offer fast UK delivery.
With feedback like
“the best quality canvases I’ve ever used,” ACF Canvasses isn’t just a product—it’s a partner in your art, brought to you from our Brighton base with passion and pride.
What is PET:
At
ACF Canvasses, our canvases are made from
100% PET (polyethylene terephthalate), a high-performance polyester fabric that’s revolutionizing art surfaces. Unlike traditional cotton or linen,
PET is a synthetic fiber
known for its strength, durability, and resistance to environmental wear. It’s the same material used in everyday items like water bottles, but in our hands, it’s transformed into a smooth, acid-free canvas that holds paint brilliantly.
PET’s tight weave ensures a consistent texture, delivering vibrant colors and fine detail without the sagging or shrinking cotton can suffer over time.
Conservators, who prioritize artwork longevity, often highlight PET’s advantages. They note its resistance to moisture, mold, and UV degradation—key factors in preserving paintings for decades. Unlike natural fibers, PET doesn’t rot or attract pests, and its stability means less cracking or warping as it ages. Experts appreciate how it maintains structural integrity under varying humidity, making it a favorite for archival-quality work. While some traditionalists debate synthetic versus organic materials, many conservators agree PET’s durability offers a modern edge for long-lasting art.
ACF Canvasses has perfected PET for artists by developing a proprietary coating that enhances its natural strengths. This treatment repels water and stains, prevents bleed-through, and creates an ideal tooth for acrylics, oils, and mixed media. Stretched over eco-friendly MDF frames, our PET canvases—like the 260 gsm Stretched Canvas and 300 gsm Box Canvas—resist puncturing and tearing, ensuring a taut, reliable surface.
With ACF, 100% PET isn’t just fabric; it’s a canvas crafted for creativity and conservation.
