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Why We Use Australian Made Canvas—And Why It Matters

Standard panniers and Large Top Bag

Built for Aussie Conditions, Backed by Aussie Values

At Naz Bags, we don’t just make canvas gear—we craft durable, functional products made to handle Australia’s harshest conditions. Whether you’re riding through the bush, wheeling rugged trails, or camping off-grid, your gear has to keep up.

That’s why we use 100% Australian made canvas in nearly everything we make—from saddle bags to tool rolls, rear motorcycle bags to custom covers. It’s not the cheapest option—but it’s the best. Here’s why it matters.


1. Tough as Nails: Designed for the Aussie Outdoors

Australian made canvas is specifically engineered to withstand:

  • Intense UV exposure without breaking down
  • Heavy rain and high humidity, thanks to water-resistant coatings
  • Rough use—scrapes, mud, dust, and more

Cheap imported canvas may look similar, but it often lacks the density, treatment, and longevity of Aussie-manufactured textiles. When you invest in quality canvas, you’re getting gear that won’t give up after a few rides or storms.


2. Sustainability Starts with Materials

We care about the land we’re lucky to live and work on. Australian canvas is:

  • Manufactured under strict environmental regulations
  • Made in part from natural fibres like cotton, which biodegrade more easily
  • Crafted with lower-impact dyes and treatments

We also work to minimise offcuts and reuse materials where we can—so your bag isn’t just strong, it’s part of a conscious production cycle.


3. Supporting Local Matters

When you buy from us, you’re supporting:

  • A small Australian workshop (that’s us!)
  • Aussie textile mills that employ local workers
  • A regional supply chain that keeps money in our communities

We don’t outsource the tough stuff. Our workshop is where your gear is designed, cut, sewn, and packed—with care, by hand.


4. Long-Term Value Over Fast Fixes

Yes, you might find a cheaper bag online—but what’s the true cost?

  • Cheap canvas frays, tears, and leaks sooner
  • Imported products may not meet safety or quality standards
  • Fast-fashion gear ends up in landfill far too soon

A Naz Bag is made to last years, not months. Most of our customers return not because something wore out, but because they want a second or third bag!


Feel the Difference—Choose Quality

If you’ve ever handled a genuine Australian canvas bag, you’ll know the feel: thick, flexible, textured, and rugged. It’s the kind of material that says, “I’ve got your back,” whether you’re hammering up a trail or hauling gear through the bush.

We’re proud to support local, use ethical materials, and deliver tough, handcrafted gear that works hard—just like you.


🛒 Explore our full range of canvas gear here
📩 Got a question or need something custom? Contact us—we’d love to hear from you.

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Embroidery / Personalised Items

Embroidered Logbook Covers

Many of our products have embroidered text as an option for personalisation. Most products can have it added as a custom order.

There are two different types of embroidery: Text in a range of font types and colours and Logos or pictures embroidered. Text is charged per sections of just letters and logos or pictures have a one-off set-up fee (currently $30) plus per item fee.

As we have the embroidery done out of house there is an increased wait time for embroidered items. This can be one or two weeks in some cases.

If an item with embroidery needs to be waterproof it is best sprayed with a waterproofing spray as the embroidery thread does not swell into the stitch holes in the way that the thread used for construction does.

Below are some of our products that often have embroidery added but pretty much any can be embroidered. Let your imagination run wild!

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Custom Spanner Roll

Customer email: I would like to order two custom canvas spanner rolls for a Gearwrench 8-22 + 24 spanner set that has fixed ratchets at the round ends of the spanners. Please note these round ends (that will slide into each bay of the bag) are approximately one and a half times wider than the round ends of normal flat spanners, so the bays would need to be wider (please see image). The two rolls should be exactly the same. I would like both in khaki canvass, and both with the two strap option (similar to your motor vehicle tool roll). Please let me know if this is doable, what the cost would be, and if you require any further information to proceed?

Reply: Thanks for your email. This is doable but I will need a photo of the spanners laid out with a measure below and beside to know how large to make the pockets.

The customer sent accurate sizes and photos. Below are finished rolls.

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Tool organiser for Tool Box Lid

Tool organiser

  • 490mm wide x 320mm wide overall with a small amount taken off the corner (the box has a small curve at the corner and taking a small triangle off the corner will stop the fabric getting caught in the lid seal)
  • 12 snap fasteners on the back side (opposite side to the pockets) snaps are 15mm from the edge to the centre, 50mm from the corners and the middle ones are in the centre. (photo attached showing snap positions)
  • 8 pockets (or 7 pockets if you think the screwdriver in the middle would be better with a elastic loop instead of a pocket)
  • 3 elastic loops
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Custom Tool Roll for Florist

“Hi Naz
Thanks for the chat just now, here are the photos of the gear to fit in the roll (attached)
I think the design how you have the garden rolls on your website is pretty close – with the smaller pocket on the left for seeds/sachets/wire and the larger flat section behind for other larger loose stuff. Just so long as the other tools fit i guess. Colour was Brunswick Green.”

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Archaeology Tool Roll

“Hello Naz,
I phoned you this afternoon expressing interest in a custom tool wrap. My girlfriend is an archaeologist and in the field they use wraps to hold tools used during their excavations.

As such, for a birthday present, I would like to inquire as to the price of a custom tool wrap for excavation tools.
The tools are:
-a tablespoon and a teaspoon
-a collapsible ruler
-a 150mm pointing trowel
-a small pick (still in post, represented in photograph by a white silhouette matching the exact size)
-a 22mm corner paintbrush
-a 50mm framing paintbrush
-4 long nails bound together
Collectively, the items look like this to scale:

I was thinking that this order would be best to roll but if you feel it will not work I defer to your best judgment. I feel most of these tools will fit within existing pouch designs seen on your website for screwdrivers or pliers.
If there are any problems, please let me know, I can provide additional measurements if need be (I can send photos of individual items for their sizes).
I look forwards to hearing from you soon.”

The tool roll was embroidered with her name so that is blurred out.

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Custom Spanner Roll

Custom Spanner Roll

The brief:

We need a replacement tool roll for our workshop spanner set. The clear pockets have perished and the spanners now fall out the bottom.

I’ve prepared a scale drawing (attached) having measured the original roll… Would also like to include a 21mm spanner.

The custom spanner roll we made is very similar to our standard canvas spanner roll but more pockets and a ripstop base.

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More Custom Tool Rolls

Custom Canvas Tool Roll
Custom Canvas Tool Roll

This is a pair of custom tool rolls to store special furniture assembly tools. The customer sent a picture of the tools laid out with a ruler down one end and side so that I could work out the pockets. It has eyelets in the top flap so that it could be hung while using the tools.