Why choose the Mills canvas bags?

Our world-renowned canvas bags are designed with timeless style and built to last a lifetime. Each of our canvas bags are handcrafted in our shop in Greenport, NY. The Mills Canvas Bags feature the same rugged fabric and stitching used to make our weather-resistant marine products and awnings for unsurpassed strength and longevity.

Who is Mills & Company?

The area, known for it’s impressive whaling and oyster fleets, was in need of a master sailmaker and thus William J. Mills & Company was born. With the introduction of steam and gasoline powered engines at the turn of the 20th Century, William J Mills recognized that the days of a commercial fleet powered by sails were short lived.

Who makes canvas accessories for the Boston Whaler?

Until Boston Whaler was sold in 1997, Wm. J. Mills & Co. was the sole supplier of canvas accessories for all Whaler® models and we still supply those classic designs worldwide. Over the years,we have designed specialized procedures and hardware for installing our Whaler® canvas parts, including struts, straps, hinges, and clips.

Where are Marina canvas bags made?

Marine canvas products specially-designed for Boston Whaler® Boats. Sail and rigging maintenance. Fabrication is available upon request. Our world-renowned canvas bags are designed with timeless style and built to last a lifetime. Each of our canvas bags are handcrafted in our shop in Greenport, NY.

What has Mills made for US?

Cushions, canvas, Navy top frames and sunshades, Mills had made them all for us. We’ve had some fairly complicated requests from clients that usually involve some head scratching. Once the techs from Mills arrive to discuss the

Where did Mills sailboats come from?

Born to a family of sailmakers in Scotland, our founder, William J. Mills, settled in Greenport, NY on the North Fork of Long Island. The area, known for it’s impressive whaling and oyster fleets, was in need of a master sailmaker and thus William J. Mills & Company was born.