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Rat Education and how they breed.

Hillcrest Kwikspar

Setting the example is to put Hygiene and quality number one on your list.
At Hillcrest Spar, we try and set the example so please show this video to your community in the area of Crawford because we have no control over the hygiene of other Spar's in other areas after seeing the video it looks rather messy and out of our control.

Let the Kromboom Spar make a video of there business to win back the confidence and try and get rid of the infestations that are bothering the consumers.

They are giving our brand a bad name.

Let them invest in better hygiene because that is what our brand is all about.

Your Sincerely

The Spar Team

Hillcrest Video


RAT AND COCKROACH INFESTED KROMBOOM KWIKSPAR A HEALTH RISK

Click on image to see inside of Kromboom Kwikspar

Boeta Ameen Story

The Story of Brother Ameen of the same neighborhood.


Dead Rats found in Sunnyside road in parking area close to power station.

Good Morning/Salaam

My name is Ameen I am from the area and well known to the public, and ever since Spar moved here It was just ugly and stinky just taking a stroll to the chemist was a smelly effort.

I need my excercise, on the 15 January 2019 I remember well on a Teusday morning at about 11:30 am, I walked pass the rear end of the Spar Sunnyside road opposite the pharmacy and I saw two dead RATS in the road smelling at the rear gate of the Spar most probably ran over or killed by a delivery vehicle or a passing vehicle

The Smell is unbearable during the day, we have a pharmacy opposite the same road making it even more difficult for customers to get into the entrance because trucks are forever blocking the way.

That whole food complex is just filthy in the backyard.

Why don't they throw their dead rats in their own bins instead of the street, where other, vehicles drive and people walk. Rats even on the grass of another parking lot on the side of the pharmacy right behind other peoples property, this is not right. It is unethical.

I AM JUST WARNING BUSINESS IN THAT COMPLEX NOT TO PROTECT SPAR IN ANYWAY WHATSOEVER, YOUR PEOPLE JOB IS TO KEEP YOUR OWN BUSINESS CLEAN. SO YOU BETTER ALL JUST SHUT UP AND STAY THE HELL OUT OF THIS STORY, BECAUSE THEN YOU WILL BE INVOLVED IN THIS MESS.

CONSUMERS MUST GET THE BEST QUALITY NOT CRAP OR JUNK.
YOU CAN BUY CHEAP BUT LET IT BE QUALITY.



I was in the bakery before the new owners, it is right next to the bins and the public may go investigate themselves the condition of that stinking backyard.

Truck drivers are hazardous to the area as many large and expensive vehicles find it difficult driving in Sunnyside road, that part of the road is not designed for the parking of trucks or even any form of delivery vans.
These drivers do not take any responsibilty for damaging your expensive vehicle they lie just as the SPAR owners.

I do not expect the public to take my word, go and do your own investigation at the Spar and the Backyard, they look all clean from the inside but checkout their kitchen and have a good eye for cockroaches, you never get rid of that insect no matter how hard companies try.

A very good friend of mine who had passed away bought a block of flats in paarl infested with cockroaches for more then 45 years did you hear, 45 years the previous owners tried their best to get rid of the cockroach epidemic until the building burnt down many will know in paarl about Kats flats with all those cokroaches.

Cockroaches and mice live from waisted food from restaurants and bakery scraps this is how they breed.
If those companies do not have the best hygiene and scientific methods to control it, you the consumer will end up eating these insects and rats/mice in your fast food and even baked pies.

THE SPAR IS WELL AWARE OF THE TRUTH ABOUT THE STORY THAT IS HITTING THE INTERNET THEY ARE QUIET AND ARE TRYING THEIR BEST TO CLEAN UP.

OTHER BUSINESS IN THE SAME COMPLEX ARE MARKETTING BIG TIME SOTHAT THE STORY CAN DIE OUT.

BUT I AM ALIVE AND STILL TICKING AND WILL KEEP THE TRUTH ALIVE.

TO THE PUBLIC GO TO THEIR BACKYARD FOR A TOUR AND HAVE ALOOK AT WHERE THEIR BAKERY IS SITUATED..

FIRSTLY THE SPAR MUST STOP LYING TO THE PEOPLE AND STAYING SILENT ABOUT THEIR INFESTED PEICE OF SPACE THEY ARE RENTING.

RATHER GET THE HELL OUT OF THE AREA AND FIND SHOP SOMEWHERE ELSE.


Boeta Ameen``

WARNING! RATS AND COCKROACH INFESTATIONS AT KROMBOOM ROAD KWIKSPAR UNHYGIENIC

To all members of the public who shops at Kwikspar Kromboom Road should refrain from shopping there as new evidence has arised that their cockroach and rat infestation is now uncontrollable.

Three weeks ago Mrs Samuels from heideveld purchased a large pie with a mouse in it.

On Wednesday 2 weeks one of the workers who cleaned one of the isles scooped a rat and took it to the back most probably where the bins were, one of the co-workers quickly covered it with a mop so-that this awful scene could be out of the public eye as the shop was extremely busy on a Saturday morning.

Another incident that I have observed was when an elderly person most probably suffering from dementia who walked with his trolley to go to the atm next door to Tashreeqas was ill-treated by a security guard for walking out allegedly for not paying, the security guard who followed him gave him a few smacks and he fell to the ground, after observing all this the goods were all paid at the counter by a family member who ran out of his vehicle.

On 17 Sunday 2019
I went to the bakery counter at KWIKSPAR to order a dozen of rolls and to my demise, I saw cockroaches walking over the rolls, I could not handle the sight of what I saw and just walked out and promised myself never to purchase at KWIKSPAR ever again.

Nadeema Davids.


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DO NOT SUPPORT KWIKSPAR IN KROMBOOM ROAD FOR THEIR BAKERY AND KITCHEN IS TOTALLY INFESTED BY RATS AND COCKROACHES.

PLEASE FORWARD US YOUR EXPERIENCE AT KWIKSPAR KROMBOOM ROAD.



RAT AND COCKROACH UNCONTROLLABLE EPIDEMIC

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Spar Sunnyside Road Hazardous

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Monday, 24 August 2026

Best Canvas Fabric: A Material-Focused Guide by Anne Marie Zimmer

Choosing the best canvas fabric requires looking beyond the broad label of "canvas" to evaluate the specific structural, mechanical, and surface properties of the textile. Author and textile professional Anne Marie Zimmer approaches canvas not as a generic, uniform cloth, but as a diverse material category defined by identifiable physical characteristics.

Canvas fabrics vary widely in weight, weave construction, surface tooth, flexibility, preparation, and finish. Identifying the right fabric means examining these individual attributes and matching them directly to the functional requirements of an intended application.


Core Types of Canvas Fabric

Canvas textiles are primarily defined by their raw fiber composition and weave configuration. Each material type presents distinct handling behaviors, strength ratings, and practical capabilities.

  • Cotton Duck Canvas: A plain-woven cotton fabric characterized by a tight, firm structure. It offers high absorbency, moderate flexibility, and a relatively smooth hand. Cotton duck is standard for stretched artist canvas, utility tote bags, work aprons, and everyday gear.
  • Linen Canvas: Woven from natural flax fibers, linen provides exceptional tensile strength, minimal stretch, and distinct natural slubbing. Its dimensional stability makes it the traditional choice for archival fine art painting, high-end restoration, and specialized upholstery.
  • Hemp Canvas: Derived from hemp bast fibers, this textile features high durability and natural resistance to environmental wear. It starts with a stiffer hand that softens through use, making it popular for heavy-duty sustainable apparel and rugged gear.
  • Synthetic and Blended Canvas: Constructed using polyester, nylon, or poly-cotton blends, these fabrics offer high abrasion resistance and minimal moisture retention. They are widely specified for outdoor awnings, marine enclosures, and heavy luggage.

Primary Canvas Material Attributes

A precise comparison of canvas relies on analyzing the relationships between several core material specifications.

Fabric Weight and Numbered Duck System

In the United States textile market, canvas weight is measured in ounces per square yard (oz/sq yd) or classified under the traditional numbered duck grading system. The numbered duck scale operates inversely: lower numbers signify heavier, denser yarns.

  • Lightweight Canvas (4 oz to 8 oz): Highly pliable with a soft drape, suited for interior linings, craft projects, and lightweight accessories.
  • Medium-Weight Canvas (10 oz to 12 oz / No. 12 to No. 10 Duck): Provides a balanced combination of structural body and flexibility. This is standard for heavy tote bags, artists' supports, slipcovers, and utility workwear.
  • Heavyweight Canvas (14 oz to 24 oz / No. 8 to No. 1 Duck): Extremely rigid and dense. Built for heavy tarpaulins, tool rolls, maritime sailcloth, and demanding structural upholstery.
Weave Structure and Surface Tooth

The interlacing method of the yarns shapes both the visual profile and the tactile tooth of canvas:

  • Plain Weave vs. Double-Fill: Single-fill canvas uses single yarns in both the warp and weft, resulting in a lighter, more open grid. Numbered duck canvas uses two plied yarns twisted together (double-fill), creating a much tighter, firmer surface with higher tear resistance.
  • Surface Tooth: The natural highs and lows produced by the weave dictate how coatings, primers, or paints anchor to the fabric. Coarser weaves yield a prominent mechanical tooth, while fine weaves create a smoother plane.
State of Preparation: Raw, Primed, and Finished

The physical behavior of canvas changes based on post-loom processing:

  • Raw Canvas: Unprocessed, loom-state textile showing natural yarn color, raw edge behavior, and natural flexibility. It retains full breathability and high liquid absorption.
  • Primed Canvas: Treated with a preparatory coating (such as acrylic gesso or traditional oil ground). Priming alters surface tooth, increases substrate rigidity, and prevents media from penetrating directly into the base fibers.
  • Finished Canvas: Fabric that has undergone specialized treatments such as waxing, water-repellent coatings, flame-retardant baths, or enzyme washing to alter its hand-feel and practical behavior.

Selecting Canvas for Specific Applications

Matching canvas to a project requires evaluating how individual textile attributes fulfill practical demands.

Archival and Fine Art Supports
  • Primary Recommendation: Medium-to-heavyweight Linen Canvas or 10 oz to 12 oz Cotton Duck.
  • Material Criteria: Linen provides high dimensional stability under fluctuating humidity, protecting paint layers from stress. When selecting pre-primed rolls, inspect primer coverage to ensure the underlying weave is sufficiently filled without masking necessary tooth.
Bags, Accessories, and Utility Apparel
  • Primary Recommendation: 10 oz to 14 oz (No. 10 or No. 8) Cotton Duck Canvas.
  • Material Criteria: Double-fill construction prevents yarn shifting at seam lines and resists daily abrasion. Pre-washed or waxed finishes improve weather resistance while retaining the structural silhouette.
Outdoor, Marine, and Heavy-Duty Utility
  • Primary Recommendation: Poly-Cotton Blends, Solution-Dyed Polyester Canvas, or 15 oz+ Heavy Waxed Cotton.
  • Material Criteria: Outdoor environments demand resistance to ultraviolet degradation, water penetration, and mildew formation. Synthetic fibers or specialized wax finishes protect the core fibers against environmental deterioration.

Practical Checkpoints for Evaluating Canvas

When examining physical canvas swatches, these steps offer immediate insight into material quality:

  1. Inspect Edge Character: Check the raw cut edge to gauge internal yarn ply, fiber density, and resistance to unraveling.
  2. Assess Flexibility and Hand: Fold the fabric to evaluate crease retention, stiffness, and whether primed coatings exhibit cracking along the fold.
  3. Verify Technical Specifications: Confirm the exact fiber content, weight per square yard, and weave classification to ensure clear comparisons across suppliers.

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