This type of recycled canvas is made of post-consumer cotton fabrics that would otherwise go to waste. The texture is soft yet has a coarse matty weave like a carpet. It is a durable, heavier weight canvas. The color is a blend of a grayish beige yarns with different colored speckles coming from different types of yarns from recycled fabrics mixed in. Size of the tote is 20.25" wide at the opening, 15.5" high, with 7" gusset at bottom of the bag.