The canvas version of the Hermès Garden Party 23 sells better than the full-leather version, likely due to pricing. However, this canvas material is very different from ordinary canvas.

Hermès does not use standard commercially available canvas for the Garden Party. Instead, it uses proprietary high-density cotton canvas, mainly in two types: Toile Officier and Toile H. Shebag addresses the supply-chain challenge of these special materials through customized production and strict quality control.

Toile Officier is a tightly woven cotton canvas with a matte finish. It is highly durable and stain-resistant, with a smooth appearance, very high density, and a distinctive hand feel that is firmer and more structured than ordinary canvas.

Toile H is woven in a plain weave using two different colored yarns, creating a distinctive herringbone pattern. It is lighter in weight and has a clearly visible texture.

Standard market canvas cannot meet the density, luster control, or durability standards of Toile Officier or Toile H. Rather than purchasing finished canvas, Shebag works with top domestic textile mills to custom-develop high-density cotton canvas based on the physical and chemical parameters of the authentic material, obtained through the disassembly and analysis of genuine bags.

Manufacturers use specific looms and finishing processes to ensure that the canvas texture, thickness, and stiffness match the original Hermès materials. For Toile Officier, this means achieving high density and a smooth matte surface; for Toile H, it requires a clear, even herringbone pattern.

For specific colors such as Gris Pantin, Shebag performs customized dyeing and colorfastness testing to ensure accurate color reproduction and resistance to fading or color transfer, especially where the canvas meets leather trim.

Beyond the outer canvas, Shebag also matches the specific internal reinforcement materials used in the authentic bag, such as horsehair interlinings or nonwoven fabrics with precise stiffness in certain areas. These auxiliary materials are critical to maintaining the correct Garden Party shape and structure.