The Caravaggio range of Italian cottons and linens is our most popular. With good reason: they're versatile, high quality and represent great value.
For the last half-decade, Fitzroy Stretches has been the agent for Caravaggio cottons and linens which have been milled in Varese, Italy for over 30 years. Available in a range of styles, colours and widths, the Caravaggio collection is prepared with a layer of clear-primer, and three layers of universal primer. The universal-primed surface is suitable for both oils and acrylics. All types are available in 210mm widths in 10 metre rolls.
Fitzroy Stretches worked directly with the Italian manufacturers to develop black- and red ochre-coloured priming. These coloured grounds have proven to be very popular. Many of our artists also use Caravaggio's clear-primed surface as an alternative to rabbit skin glue.
