Our Story
Built on Craft.
Trusted Since 2002.
Two Decades of Canvas Craftsmanship in the Eastern Cape
Canvas and Allied was founded in 2002 in Sidwell, Port Elizabeth — a small workshop with a simple ambition: to make the best custom canvas products in the Eastern Cape. More than two decades later, that ambition hasn't changed. What has changed is our reach.
Today we supply marine-grade boat covers to coastal adventurers, heavy-duty transport tarps to logistics companies, industrial protective covers to manufacturers, and everything in between. Every product is still cut and sewn by hand, right here in Gqeberha, by craftspeople who take real pride in their work.
We don't do off-the-shelf. We measure, we listen, we build — to your exact specification and environment. That's been our promise since day one.
Meet the Team
Our Values
01
Precision Craftsmanship
Every product is measured, cut, and sewn by hand. No shortcuts. No compromises. If it's leaving our workshop, it meets our standard — which is higher than our customers ask for.
02
Built for Real Conditions
South Africa's environments are extreme — UV, salt, rain, dust, heat. We choose materials and methods that perform where others fail. Tested in the Eastern Cape. Proven nationally.
03
Personal Service
We're a local business, not a call centre. When you phone us, you talk to someone who knows canvas. We'll give you honest advice about what material, weight, and spec is right for your application.
Ready to get started?
Tell us about your project and we'll give you a straight answer on materials, timeline, and price — usually within one business day.