Canvas 570gsm (20oz) Horse Rug (No Neck) – Clearance Size 5’0 only

No Canvas rug is 100% waterproof. Due to the breathability of a canvas rug they are showerproof. Canvas rugs use are sewn using a specially developed cotton covered nylon thread. This is designed to swell when wet, to completely fill the stitch holes. But you will never stop water entering along any stitching seams. Canvas has lots of benefits – but if you need a rug that will keep your horse dry for long periods, avoid canvas and look at using our synthetic deniers which are 100% weatherproof.

During heavy rain or longer periods of light rain, the canvas will eventually ‘wet out’ and the fabric will become saturated. This is part of the breathability of canvas. Provided you have a wool layer or wool lining between the canvas and the horse, the horse should remain dry for longer periods. The wool will repel the moisture and keep it at bay between the wool and inner canvas. As soon as the rain stops, the horses body heat will start drying the rug. For this reason, Woodleigh only stock canvas rugs with a wool lining.