Tasman Canvas

Tasman Canvas Tasman Canvas is based near Nelson in New Zealand focused on quality fabric products custom made to our clients specifications and designed to perform.

Big boss man Rowan out helping customers today 👌A lot of what we do starts with a conversation, talking through ideas, f...
18/06/2026

Big boss man Rowan out helping customers today 👌

A lot of what we do starts with a conversation, talking through ideas, finding practical solutions, and figuring out what’ll work best for the space and the people using it.

That’s one thing we’ve always enjoyed about custom work. Every project’s a little different, and so are the people behind them.

Plenty of good yarns happening at the front counter lately 😅

Got something in mind? Come have a chat with the team.

📞 03 528 4640 | 🌐 tasmancanvas.co.nz

Custom made. Right here in Motueka. 👌This was a particularly cool marine project completed by Emma down at the Motueka M...
17/06/2026

Custom made. Right here in Motueka. 👌

This was a particularly cool marine project completed by Emma down at the Motueka Marina.

The brief? Create a practical canvas setup that did more than just provide cover. The finished result included zip-on solar panels and built-in drink holders, designed around the way the owner uses their boat.

That's what we enjoy most about custom work. Every project is different, and sometimes the best solutions are the ones you won't find off the shelf.

Every Tasman Canvas product is designed and made in our workshop using quality materials and craftsmanship we're proud to put our name behind.

Got a project in mind, even one you're not sure is possible? Come have a chat. We love the unusual ones.

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A few behind-the-scenes shots from a big Ziptrack job over in Nelson 👌Just because we’re based in Motueka doesn’t mean w...
16/06/2026

A few behind-the-scenes shots from a big Ziptrack job over in Nelson 👌

Just because we’re based in Motueka doesn’t mean we stay put. We regularly travel for projects across the wider Tasman and Nelson region depending on the job.

This install involved a fair bit of coordination with the teams at Shade Elements and Go Scaffolding to get everything set up safely and properly onsite.

Big jobs like these are always a team effort.

If you’ve been thinking about outdoor screens, awnings, or a Ziptrack setup for your space, come have a chat with us.

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Us gals at the workshop 👌A few more yarns than usual may have happened… whoops 😅That’s one of the nice things about a sm...
14/06/2026

Us gals at the workshop 👌

A few more yarns than usual may have happened… whoops 😅

That’s one of the nice things about a small team though. There’s always plenty happening, plenty of laughs, and somehow the work still gets done properly at the end of the day.

Wouldn’t have it any other way.

Got a project you’ve been meaning to sort? Flick us a message or come have a chat 👋

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A different kind of project for Rowan lately 👌Outside of the workshop, he’s been volunteering with the Motueka Yacht & C...
13/06/2026

A different kind of project for Rowan lately 👌

Outside of the workshop, he’s been volunteering with the Motueka Yacht & Cruising Club Learn to Sail programme, helping teach the next generation of young sailors.

We’re pretty lucky to live in a place where community still matters, and it’s always good seeing people share their time and skills like this.

Good people, good yarns, and hopefully a few future sailors coming through ⛵️

If you’ve got a project in mind, come have a chat with the team.

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😂 “Should be pretty straightforward…”A few ideas later, a couple of tweaks, and suddenly it’s turned into something a bi...
11/06/2026

😂 “Should be pretty straightforward…”

A few ideas later, a couple of tweaks, and suddenly it’s turned into something a bit more custom.

We see it all the time, and honestly, that’s where the good stuff happens.

It’s those projects where we get to think things through, problem-solve, and come up with something that really works (and lasts).

Got an idea in mind? Simple or not, come have a chat, we’ll help you make sense of it.

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Not all canvas is created equal.Here is what we use at Tasman Canvas and why it matters for how long your product lasts....
09/06/2026

Not all canvas is created equal.

Here is what we use at Tasman Canvas and why it matters for how long your product lasts.

Premium UV-stabilised fabrics which chosen for New Zealand conditions, not just general use

Stainless steel hardware because inferior fittings are where most products fail first

High UV-life PTFE thread are the same thread used in high-performance marine applications

Workmanship guarantee because we stand behind what we make.

If you have ever had a cover, shade sail, or awning that did not last, this is probably why.

What is the most important thing to you when you invest in a custom product? Tell me below.

tasmancanvas.co.nz/contact or call 03 528 4640

New Zealand sun is no joke and neither is a cheap shade sail.Here are 5 reasons shade sails fail before their time:1️⃣ W...
09/06/2026

New Zealand sun is no joke and neither is a cheap shade sail.

Here are 5 reasons shade sails fail before their time:

1️⃣ Wrong fabric weight for the UV load
2️⃣ Fixings installed without proper tensioning
3️⃣ No seasonal takedown in high-wind areas
4️⃣ Using standard thread instead of UV-resistant PTFE
5️⃣ Buying imported — made for a different climate entirely

At Tasman Canvas, we design and build shade sails to handle New Zealand conditions specifically high UV, coastal salt air, variable wind.

📐 Custom-measured. Premium fabrics. Guaranteed workmanship.
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Working hard? Or hardly working? 😄While the boss takes a well-earned breather, the team is busy keeping things moving in...
06/06/2026

Working hard? Or hardly working? 😄

While the boss takes a well-earned breather, the team is busy keeping things moving in the workshop.

There’s a reason people keep coming back to Tasman Canvas. It’s not just the products we make. It’s the people behind them.

Since 2000, we've been designing, making, repairing, and installing custom canvas products right here in Motueka. Every project is measured, cut, sewn, and finished by a team that genuinely cares about doing the job properly.

Real people. Real craftsmanship. Proudly local. 👌

Got a project in mind? Come have a chat with the team.

A little snapshot of life at Tasman Canvas lately 👀From workshop moments and four-legged office supervisors 🐶 to custom ...
05/06/2026

A little snapshot of life at Tasman Canvas lately 👀

From workshop moments and four-legged office supervisors 🐶 to custom builds, yurt projects, and pieces that are getting a lot of love (yes, that built-in couch 🙌), it’s been a busy few weeks around here.

We love showing the mix of what goes on behind the scenes: the people, the projects, and the craftsmanship that keeps things moving.

Which photo is your favourite? 👇

If you’ve got something similar in mind, we can help bring it to life, just get in touch:
tasmancanvas.co.nz | 03 528 4640

Address

1 Poole Street
Port Motueka
7120

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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03 528 4640

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