: a protective sheet (such as of cloth or plastic) used especially by painters to cover floors and furniture.

What are drop cloths used for?

Whether plastic, rubber or canvas, drop cloths or drop sheets are generally used to protect surfaces during projects. Particularly, painting projects–which is why you might have heard the term “painters drop cloth”. Most drop cloths are washable and reusable, so there’s a lot you can get out of them.

What are drop sheets made of?

Canvas drop cloth is made of 100 percent cotton duck fabric. It usually has double-stitched seams and heavy-duty rot-resistant thread, canvas drop cloth is washable and reusable.