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Custom Clothing Fabric

Printed Clothing Fabric

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Custom Clothing Fabric Features:

  • Range of several apparel fabrics
  • Different weights
  • Choice of characteristics
  • Suitable for fashion garments and DIY projects
  • Made to order
  • No minimum order

Choosing the right custom clothing fabric is half the battle.

Sportswear needs to be breathable, and stretchy enough that it's not restrictive. Sweaters are best if they are thick and comfortable, evening wear looks beautiful with a flowing drape, and coats are best when they have a waterproof element. We have fabrics that will work for all of these scenarios in our range of printed clothing fabric.
  • Organic, natural and synthetic options available
  • Huge range of properties for any needs
  • Clothing fabric in varying weights
  • Apparel fabric with waterproof and breathable options
  • Clothing fabric by the yard in bespoke sizes
  • Custom printed with your photos, designs and text
  • Made to order with fast turnaround
  • Hand printed and cut by experts
  • Find the perfect material for your clothing projects

Range of Clothing Fabrics

Browse our range of clothing fabrics

  • Silk Impression (poly) 1.21 oz

    Silk Impression (poly) 1.21 oz

    • Max Print:
      1.52yd
    • Weight:
      1.21oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.54yd

    Light weight, stiff and non-stretch, silky, smooth, shiny and semi-transparent

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Linden Waterproof 3.54oz

    Linden Waterproof 3.54oz

    • Max Print:
      1.59yd
    • Weight:
      3.54oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.61yd

    Medium weight, stiff and non-stretch, waterproof, shiny and semi-transparent, smooth and non-fray

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Polar Fleece 6.49oz

    Polar Fleece 6.49oz

    • Max Print:
      1.70yd
    • Weight:
      8.41oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.72yd

    Medium weight, soft and stretchy, brushed/knapped face, fire retardant and opaque, matte and fluffy

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Lycra Matte 4.13oz

    Lycra Matte 4.13oz

    • Max Print:
      1.48yd
    • Weight:
      4.13oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.50yd

    Medium weight, soft and stretchy, matte, smooth and opaque

    Composition:

    90% poly, 10% lycra

  • Duchess Satin 4.13oz

    Duchess Satin 4.13oz

    • Max Print:
      1.57yd
    • Weight:
      5.90oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.60yd

    Medium weight, shiny and non-stretch, silky, smooth and opaque

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Jersey Stretch 4.72oz

    Jersey Stretch 4.72oz

    • Max Print:
      1.72yd
    • Weight:
      4.72oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.74yd

    Medium weight, soft and stretchy, smooth and matte, opaque

    Composition:

    96% polyester, 4% elastane

  • Paris Chiffon (poly) 1.18oz

    Paris Chiffon (poly) 1.18oz

    • Max Print:
      1.50yd
    • Weight:
      1.18oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.52yd

    Light weight, shiny and non-stretch, smooth, dry and semi transparent

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Crushed Velour 5.31oz

    Crushed Velour 5.31oz

    • Max Print:
      1.48yd
    • Weight:
      7.23oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.50yd

    Heavy weight, soft and stretchy, brushed/knapped face, shiny, fluffy and opaque

    Composition:

    98% polyester, 2% elastane

  • Heavy Brushed Sweat Jersey 7.67oz

    Heavy Brushed Sweat Jersey 7.67oz

    • Max Print:
      1.67yd
    • Weight:
      7.67oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.70yd

    Heavy weight, soft and stretchy, smooth, matte, brushed back and opaque

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Chain Jersey 7.52oz

    Chain Jersey 7.52oz

    • Max Print:
      1.43yd
    • Weight:
      7.52oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.45yd

    Heavy weight, soft and stretchy, matte and opaque

    Composition:

    97% polyester, 3% elastane

  • Lycra Soft Sheen 4.72oz

    Lycra Soft Sheen 4.72oz

    • Max Print:
      1.56yd
    • Weight:
      4.72oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.59yd

    Medium weight, smooth and stretchy, shiny, opaque and silky

    Composition:

    85% polyester, 15% elastane

  • Florence Power Net 1.77oz

    Florence Power Net 1.77oz

    • Max Print:
      1.47yd
    • Weight:
      1.77oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.49yd

    Light weight, soft and stretchy, matte, mesh and semi transparent

    Composition:

    90% polyester, 10% elastane

  • LoopBack Sweat Jersey 7.37oz

    LoopBack Sweat Jersey 7.37oz

    • Max Print:
      1.73yd
    • Weight:
      7.37oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.75yd

    Heavy weight, soft and stretchy, matte, opaque and loop back

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Lycra Heavy Matte 7.37oz

    Lycra Heavy Matte 7.37oz

    • Max Print:
      1.59yd
    • Weight:
      7.37oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.61yd

    Heavy weight, soft and stretchy, matte opaque and smooth

    Composition:

    92% polyester, 8% elastane

  • Scuba 8.11oz

    Scuba 8.11oz

    • Max Print:
      1.55yd
    • Weight:
      8.11oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.57yd

    Heavy weight, soft and stretchy, matte, smooth and opaque

    Composition:

    95% polyester, 5% elastane

  • Nautica Peached Splash Proof 5.07oz

    Nautica Peached Splash Proof 5.07oz

    • Max Print:
      1.60yd
    • Weight:
      5.07oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.62yd

    Medium weight, smooth and non-stretch, water resistant and semi transparent, matte

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Breathable Waterproof 4.57oz

    Breathable Waterproof 4.57oz

    • Max Print:
      1.59yd
    • Weight:
      4.57oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.61yd

    Medium weight, smooth and non-stretch, waterproof, matte and non-fray, semi transparent

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Taffeta 2.65oz

    Taffeta 2.65oz

    • Max Print:
      1.56yd
    • Weight:
      2.65oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.59yd

    Light weight, stiff and non-stretch, shiny, smooth and semi transparent

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Quilted Jersey Stretch 7.52oz

    Quilted Jersey Stretch 7.52oz

    • Max Print:
      1.41yd
    • Weight:
      7.52oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.43yd

    Heavy weight, soft and stretchy, matte and opaque

    Composition:

    95% polyester, 5% elastane

  • Chenille 9.73oz

    Chenille 9.73oz

    • Max Print:
      1.59yd
    • Weight:
      9.73oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.61yd

    Heavy weight, soft and non-stretch, durable, matte and opaque

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Real 100% Silk Georgette 1.47oz

    Real 100% Silk Georgette 1.47oz

    • Max Print:
      1.45yd
    • Weight:
      1.47oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.48yd

    Light weight, silky and smooth, semi transparent, matte and dry

    Composition:

    100% Silk

    Expected Shrinkage = Weft: 6% Warp: 9%

  • Silk Sensation (poly) 2.65oz

    Silk Sensation (poly) 2.65oz

    • Max Print:
      1.53yd
    • Weight:
      2.65oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.55yd

    Light weight, soft and non-stretch, shiny, silky, smooth and opaque

    Composition:

    97% polyester, 3% elastane

  • Ella Waterproof Plus 2.06oz

    Ella Waterproof Plus 2.06oz

    • Max Print:
      1.60yd
    • Weight:
      2.06oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.62yd

    Light weight, smooth and non-stretch, waterproof, matte, smooth and semi transparent

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Pima Lawn 100% Cotton 2.21oz Pigment

    Pima Lawn 100% Cotton 2.21oz Pigment

    • Max Print:
      1.62yd
    • Weight:
      2.21oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.64yd

    Light weight, soft and non-stretch, semi transparent, matte and smooth

    Composition:

    100% Pima cotton

  • Cotton-Linen

    Cotton-Linen

    • Max Print:
      1.51yd
    • Weight:
      6.72oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.53yd

    Medium weight, soft and non-stretch, opaque and matte

    Composition:

    95% cotton 5% linen

  • Cotton Satin 5.07 oz

    Cotton Satin 5.07 oz

    • Max Print:
      1.63yd
    • Weight:
      5.07oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.65yd

    Medium weight, soft and non-stretch, matte, semi transparent and smooth

    Composition:

    100% cotton

  • Volando Voile 1.53oz

    Volando Voile 1.53oz

    • Max Print:
      1.54yd
    • Weight:
      1.53oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.56yd

    Light weight, soft and non-stretch, stiff, matte and smooth, semi transparent

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Slinky Lycra Matte 6.19oz

    Slinky Lycra Matte 6.19oz

    • Max Print:
      1.67yd
    • Weight:
      6.19oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.70yd

    Medium weight, soft and stretchy, smooth opaque and matte

    Composition:

    82% polyester, 18% lycra

  • Gaia Eco Woven 100% recycled 7.67oz

    Gaia Eco Woven 100% recycled 7.67oz

    • Max Print:
      1.70yd
    • Weight:
      7.67oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.72yd

    Heavy weight, soft and non-stretch, coarse and semi-transparent

    Composition:

    100% recycled polyester

  • Poly Georgette 1.92oz

    Poly Georgette 1.92oz

    • Max Print:
      1.54yd
    • Weight:
      1.92oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.56yd

    Light weight, soft and non-stretch, matte and smooth, semi transparent

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Mulmul Soft Muslin (poly) 1.62oz

    Mulmul Soft Muslin (poly) 1.62oz

    • Max Print:
      1.41yd
    • Weight:
      1.62oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.43yd

    Light weight, soft and non-stretch, mesh, matte and fluffy

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Cotton Twill 6.28oz

    Cotton Twill 6.28oz

    • Max Print:
      1.59yd
    • Weight:
      6.28oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.61yd

    Medium weight, soft and non-stretch, matte and opaque

    Composition:

    100% cotton

  • Soft Velvet 8.26oz

    Soft Velvet 8.26oz

    • Max Print:
      1.55yd
    • Weight:
      8.26oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.57yd

    Heavy weight, soft and non-stretch, matte, opaque and smooth

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Soft Shell Jersey 10.32oz

    Soft Shell Jersey 10.32oz

    • Max Print:
      1.56yd
    • Weight:
      10.32oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.59yd

    Heavy weight, soft and stretchy, matte, opaque and smooth

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Bull Denim 11.80oz

    Bull Denim 11.80oz

    • Max Print:
      1.62yd
    • Weight:
      11.80oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.64yd

    Heavy weight, stiff and non-stretch, soft and opaque, matte

    Composition:

    100% cotton

  • Cotton Calico 5.3oz PGT

    Cotton Calico 5.3oz PGT

    • Max Print:
      1.61yd
    • Weight:
      4.48oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.63yd

    Medium weight, soft and non-stretch, semi transparent, matte and coarse

    Composition:

    100% cotton

  • Fashion Crepe 4.42oz

    Fashion Crepe 4.42oz

    • Max Print:
      1.50yd
    • Weight:
      4.42oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.52yd

    Medium weight, soft and stretchy, matte, opaque and

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Scuba Crepe 8.55oz

    Scuba Crepe 8.55oz

    • Max Print:
      1.57yd
    • Weight:
      8.55oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.60yd

    Heavy weight, soft and stretchy, opaque, matte and coarse

    Composition:

    94% polyester, 6% elastane

  • Slub Jersey 4.13oz

    Slub Jersey 4.13oz

    • Max Print:
      1.63yd
    • Weight:
      4.13oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.65yd

    Medium weight, soft and stretchy, smooth and matte, semi transparent

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Crepe Stretch 5.60oz

    Crepe Stretch 5.60oz

    • Max Print:
      1.57yd
    • Weight:
      5.60oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.60yd

    Medium weight, matte and stretchy, semi transparent

    Composition:

    97% polyester, 3% elastane

  • Loose Knit Jersey 5.46oz

    Loose Knit Jersey 5.46oz

    • Max Print:
      1.57yd
    • Weight:
      5.46oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.60yd

    Medium weight, coarse and stretchy, matte and mesh

    Composition:

    95% polyester, 5% elastane

  • Real 100% Silk Twill 1.59oz

    Real 100% Silk Twill 1.59oz

    • Max Print:
      1.37yd
    • Weight:
      1.59oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.39yd

    Light weight, soft and non-stretch, shiny, semi transparent and smooth

    Composition:

    100% Silk

    Expected Shrinkage = Weft: 1.5% Warp: 1%

  • Real 100% Silk Satin 2.51oz

    Real 100% Silk Satin 2.51oz

    • Max Print:
      1.49yd
    • Weight:
      2.51oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.51yd

    Real silk Satin 85gsm. 19 Momme Weight. Shiny face, luxury handle, beautiful drape. Soft, strong colours, good detail. Uses: garments, lingerie, scarves. <b>Expect shrinkage 5% weft, 6% warp.</b> Super bright colours & deep blacks using reactive ink chemistry

    Composition:

    100% Silk

    Expected Shrinkage = Weft: 4% Warp: 2%

  • Cotton Drill 7.52oz

    Cotton Drill 7.52oz

    • Max Print:
      1.63yd
    • Weight:
      7.52oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.65yd

    Heavy weight, soft and non-stretch, opaque and matte

    Composition:

    100% cotton

  • 10oz Denim 8.85oz

    10oz Denim 8.85oz

    • Max Print:
      1.61yd
    • Weight:
      8.85oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.63yd

    Heavy weight, soft and non-stretch, matte and opaque

    Composition:

    100% cotton

  • Lustrous Seduction Poly Satin 2.51oz

    Lustrous Seduction Poly Satin 2.51oz

    • Max Print:
      1.57yd
    • Weight:
      2.51oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.60yd

    Light weight, soft and smooth, shimmery shine.

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Soft Fashion Jersey 5.90oz

    Soft Fashion Jersey 5.90oz

    • Max Print:
      1.65yd
    • Weight:
      5.90oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.67yd

    Medium weight, soft and smooth with great stretch.

    Composition:

    96% polyester, 4% elastane

  • Airflow Light 4.28oz

    Airflow Light 4.28oz

    • Max Print:
      1.59yd
    • Weight:
      4.28oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.61yd

    Medium weight, soft and knitted. Slight stretch, mesh, breathable.

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Woven Canvas 14.75oz

    Woven Canvas 14.75oz

    • Max Print:
      1.91yd
    • Weight:
      14.75oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.96yd

    Stiff, Matte, Opaque, Woven, Poly. Heavier Weight Canvas. Use: bags, sails, heavy canvas, upholstery, wall art.

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Janice Poplin Organic Cotton washed 3.98oz

    Janice Poplin Organic Cotton washed 3.98oz

    • Max Print:
      1.54yd
    • Weight:
      3.98oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.56yd

    Certified Organic, Optic White, 100% Cotton Poplin. Super bright colors and deep blacks, strong wash fastness, using reactive ink chemistry. Expect shrinkage 0-1% weft, 2-3% warp.

    Composition:

    100% Organic Cotton

    Expected Shrinkage = Weft: 2% Warp: 1%

  • Pima Lawn 100% Cotton Washed 2.21oz Reactive

    Pima Lawn 100% Cotton Washed 2.21oz Reactive

    • Max Print:
      1.59yd
    • Weight:
      2.21oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.61yd

    Soft, light and airy. Silky smooth surface, flows and drapes beautifully. Plain weave 100% cotton lawn. Super bright colors and deep blacks, strong wash fastness, using reactive ink chemistry. Expect shrinkage 1-2% weft, 3-4% warp.

    Composition:

    100% Pima cotton

    Expected Shrinkage = Weft: 6% Warp: 1%

  • Wool Silk Blend Plain Weave 3.33oz

    Wool Silk Blend Plain Weave 3.33oz

    • Max Print:
      1.53yd
    • Weight:
      3.33oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.55yd

    70% wool, 30% silk. Woven in Italy and finished in England. Light cream base color, open plain weave. An airy, light, flowing, soft yet strong quality, Suitable for scarves and fashion. Expect shrinkage 5% weft, 8% warp. Super bright colors and deep blacks using reactive ink chemistry.

    Composition:

    70% wool, 30% silk

    Expected Shrinkage = Weft: 5% Warp: 3.5%

  • Summer Breeze Viscose 2.24oz

    Summer Breeze Viscose 2.24oz

    • Max Print:
      1.40yd
    • Weight:
      2.24oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.42yd

    Floaty and buttery soft fabric with an elegant drape. Plain woven lightweight 100% viscose with slight stretch in the weft. Super bright colors & deep blacks when layered. Printed using reactive ink chemistry.

    Composition:

    100% viscose

    Expected Shrinkage = Weft: 5% Warp: 1%

  • Lifestyle Recycled Poly Jersey

    Lifestyle Recycled Poly Jersey

    • Max Print:
      1.72yd
    • Weight:
      4.72oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.74yd

    Soft, Elastic, Matte, Opaque, Knitted, recycled Poly Jersey. Soft touch Jersey. Use: clothing, t-shirts. Polyester yarn made from 100% post-consumer waste.

    Composition:

    96% Recycled Polyester, 4% Elastane

  • Silhouette Cotton Sateen 3.69oz

    Silhouette Cotton Sateen 3.69oz

    • Max Print:
      1.90yd
    • Weight:
      3.69oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.97yd

    325 thread count, high quality bedding material. 100% BCI cotton (Better Cotton Initiative) . Bright white base color, smooth luxury delicate yet durable material. 5-Star hotel bed linen quality. Wide width material at up to 69" print width.

    Composition:

    100% cotton

    Expected Shrinkage = Weft: 1% Warp: 1%

  • Bounce Cotton Jersey 5.31oz

    Bounce Cotton Jersey 5.31oz

    • Max Print:
      1.65yd
    • Weight:
      5.01oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.67yd

    Soft pigment printed 95% cotton / 5% Lycra single jersey. Good color strength and strong wash fastness at cool temperatures. Due to the nature of jersey shrinkage has to be expected. We recommend ordering larger than required and cutting to correct size.

    Composition:

    95% cotton 5% Lycra

    Expected Shrinkage = Weft: 1% Warp: 3%

  • Lino 100% Linen Plain Weave

    Lino 100% Linen Plain Weave

    • Max Print:
      1.52yd
    • Weight:
      4.22oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.54yd

    Medium weight 100% linen plain weave fabric. Contains characteristic slubs and bobbles, will include occasional unprinted white dots. Super bright colors & deep blacks using reactive ink chemistry. Uses: clothing, kitchen textiles, curtains, light upholstery.

    Composition:

    100% linen

    Expected Shrinkage = Weft: 5.8% Warp: 1.6%

  • Cottage Cotton Slub

    Cottage Cotton Slub

    • Max Print:
      1.55yd
    • Weight:
      3.16oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.57yd

    Lightweight bright white cotton, with crisscross texture. Sharp and defined pigment print with bright colors and deep blacks, working well with the classic slub texture. Uses: Garments like shirts, dresses, light jackets, and homeware items such as tablecloths, napkins, tea towels, bedding.

    Composition:

    100% cotton

  • Vea Organic Cotton Satin

    Vea Organic Cotton Satin

    • Max Print:
      1.60yd
    • Weight:
      4.13oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.62yd

    Organic Cotton Satin with shiny satin face and matte reverse. Sharp print quality and broad color range with rich colours. Woven from organic cotton yarn. Use to create skirts, trousers, dresses, light jackets, and workwear, or light upholstery and kitchen textiles.

    Composition:

    100% cotton

  • Flex Sport Lycra 6.49oz

    Flex Sport Lycra 6.49oz

    • Max Print:
      1.59yd
    • Weight:
      6.49oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.61yd

    Medium weight Lycra made using ceramic fibers. Soft, super flexible fabric with 4-way stretch, adapts to the shape of the body. Ceramic fiber technology adds UV protection and makes this fabric completely opaque. Fantastic for sportswear and swimwear.

    Composition:

    80% polyester 20% elastane

Care instructions

Wash at 30°C / 86°F, low tumble dry heat, hang to dry, do not wring, low heat iron.

  • Wash At 30°C / 86°F
  • Wash at 30°C / 85°F
  • Tumble 1
  • Low Heat

What are Clothing Materials?

The properties that you look for in custom clothing fabric is different depending on the garment that you intend to make. The one thing that all clothing fabric needs to have in common is that it needs to be durable enough that it can be used for clothing. Some apparel fabrics are delicate, and will need extra care and attention, but even the most delicate of fabrics have to be able to stand up to some degree of movement. We have selected a number of our fabrics, specifically for making clothing, and put them here for you to browse through and choose for your next custom design. With so many different properties to choose from, you are bound to find something that is just right for your dressmaking or clothing project, safe in the knowledge that it will stand up to being worn.

The right method for the job

When you order custom clothing fabric by the yard, it will be digitally printed, using one of our popular methods, these include pigment printing and dye sublimation. All of our methods will bond the ink to the fabric, presenting your design in all its splendor. In regards to the Pima Lawn and Cotton Linen, due to the nature of the fabric and our processing methods, there can be occasional very small white dots where pieces of cotton fluff are removed revealing unprinted white base material. Please note that this is normal and cannot be avoided but won't affect the strong colors and detailed nature of your print.

  • Pigment Printing - Localized printing applying the dye directly to the fabric to build up the colors and design
  • Dye Sublimation - Printing of the design onto a transfer paper, and then using heat to bond to the fabric

Once your apparel fabric is printed you can choose how you would like it finished. There are a variety of options available to you.

  • As it Comes - Your printed clothing fabric sent straight from the printer to you, will have a white border around the edges
  • Cut on the Line - One of our experts will cut your fabric on the line of your print, so you receive a border-less fabric
  • Hemmed with overlock - A hem which is stitched totally over the edge of your fabric, available in black or white thread
  • Hemmed with baby hem - A single or two fold hem, depending on the fabric, stitched with a straight stitch, in black or white thread

If you choose to have one of our seamstresses hem your printed clothing fabric, please allow extra fabric for hemming when you give us your bespoke measurements. 

 

Print Guideline

  • DPI-Print Guideline Icon

    What resolution is best for printing?

    All of our fabrics are printed at 200dpi. This works for us as it combines a great quality as well as a good file weight. In order to avoid resizing and interpolation, we recommend that you scale your image to 100% at 200dpi. Our design interface works with a traffic light system that acts as a quality marker for your designs. This will show you whether the resolution is too low for printing. When you re-upload your design with a highest resolution, the traffic lights will change color, showing you're good to go. A message will pop up alongside the traffic lights to let you know if the resolution is too low or if you have a good quality image. 

  • scaling-Print Guideline Icon

    Will my image be scaled to fit?

    Your uploaded design will automatically be scaled to fit the size of fabric you've chosen. You can change the dimensions of your fabric by amending the measurements on the ‘Product Options’ tab, under ‘Print Size’. To see how this fits with the dimensions of your image/design, you can refer to the ‘Images & Text Tools’ tab under 'Quality Information'. Here, you will be able to edit the dimensions of the image.

  • RGB-CMYK Print Guideline Icon

    Should I choose RGB or CMYK?

    We always recommend using an RGB color space when you upload your images. More specifically, we suggest using the sRGB image profile, to achieve best color results. This will need to be done in your editing software; choose RGB as the working space, and assign the image profile as sRGB (full name sRGB IEC61966-2.1)

  • Print-Roll Length Fabric Guide Icon

    Is there a maximum length I can print on?

    There is no length limit for most of our fabrics. Our preview design window is set up to displaying a maximum of 10m (32.8 ft) to help you visualize the print, but that doesn't mean this is the print limit. If you'd like to order more, you can increase the quantity (x2 for 20m or x4 for 40m for example) and order as much as you'd like. Larger volumes will receive an automatic discount too. While the fabric length is nothing to worry about, each individual fabric will have a maximum width side: These can be found on the fabric's page information or in the design interface. 

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    Should I add white space for borders or cutting onto my design? 

    Yes, that will help you when it comes to cutting or framing your printed fabric. We recommend always adding a little extra space for borders into your purchased fabric size. When we print your materials, or send out fabric samples, we typically trim squarely around the fabric, leaving approximately 5mm white space. Cutting neatly on the line has an additional fee.

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    What is crocking?

    Crocking is the term used to describe fading along the creases in a fabric. It typically can occur after constant washing or heavy use of digitally printed natural fabrics. Crocking can be minimized by hand washing your fabrics at a cooler temperature, rather than machine washing. If you want to make sure there's no chance of crocking, we'd suggest you use a poly fabric. 

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    Is it normal for colors to appear lighter on organic fabrics?

    Yes, our organic fabrics don't have an additional coating like non-organic fabrics have, which means it absorbs the inks deep into its fiber and reducing the color strength slightly (this can be approximately -40%). If you would like a bolder, more vibrant color for your fabric, we would suggest using a non-organic fabric. 

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    Can I supply my own fabric for you to print onto?

    Unfortunately not; all of our fabrics have been tested meticulously to ensure we know exactly how to get the best results, and our facilities cater perfectly to them. If you are set on a fabric we don't offer, we can offer custom printed sublimation paper to order which will allow you to heat press your designs onto your own fabrics.

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    Which is a better image format: TIFF or JPEG?

    If your design is simple and less intricate, a JPEG will be absolutely fine. However, if you have created a design with multi-colored detailing, we would recommend saving your design in a TIFF format. 

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    Will my material shrink during printing?

    Similar to other fabric printing processes, shrinkage can occur. The amount of shrinkage will depend on the fabric, but as a general rule of thumb, please allow for 2-8% shrinkage when working out your measurements. Shrinkage is not an exact science, and the amount of shrinkage will vary from print run to print run. We'd always suggest order a little more than you need for your project. 

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    Can I order double sided printed fabric?

    Many of the fabrics we offer are semi-transparent, so printing on both sides of the fabric is not a service we offer. 

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    Can I order labels in a different fabric? Are the labels cut like normal fabric labels?

    At the moment, all of our fabric labels are printed on satin fabric. For now, we believe this is the best choice, but will potentially introduce other options in the future. All labels are cut to the same label format. If you would like to choose a different fabric and format for your labels, you could always order a sheet of the fabric of your choice to create labels yourself. 

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    How do you print your fabrics in an eco-friendly way?

    Our fabrics are printed with water-based inks as environmental consciousness is always front of our minds. Water-based inks include no chemicals or solvents, and our printing process uses heat to fix colors and patterns into place to avoid excess or contaminated water returning into the water system (this is something that can occur through steaming). All printing, fulfilment and production is done in our one facility, and rather than rolling the fabrics or sending them in a tube, you will receive your material folded up. This amounts to 150 tubes saved a week, as well as much more space on the delivery van for more orders. (For delicate fabrics we ensure to package appropriately).

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    Will there be slight color differences between my orders?

    Although very rare, there could be a slight color difference from one print run to another. This is a normal part of the printing process, however we are always working to improve our color profiles. It is unlikely that  the difference in print runs will be hugely different (for example, it's unlikely your orange is suddenly going to be red). The likelihood of color variations can be intensified fabric to fabric due to materials having different grains and textures; natural fabrics typically have more muted color tones, while poly alternatives have a bolder hue. This is because the construction of the material is different, and the printing method has to be altered slightly for more delicate, natural textiles.


Sizing For Hemming And Shrinkage

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Our full cut & sew service at Bags of Love can be used to your full advantage. We even offer hemming for your fabrics at a small additional cost. Our hems are created with a one or two cold hem that typically uses around 5 to 20mm of fabric (depending on the thickness of your chosen material). Please bare this in mind when you are ordering your printed fabric with hems: If you would like your finished piece to be 40" x 40", change your dimensions to 41" instead to allow space for your hems (you will also need to include additional for potential shrinkage). The thicker the fabric, the bigger the hem will be. Your printed fabric will be hemmed with either Black or White thread. If you are ordering a lightly woven material or a printed silk, you will find that one hem will be straight, while the other slightly rippled.  The hemming material allowances are as follows and you need to make your print bigger to accommodate the hem:

  • Light Fabrics (0.6 - 2.9 oz): For silks and other light fabrics, we use 6-8mm in the hem (2 fold), so overall width/height will be minus 12-16mm
  • Medium Fabrics (3.0 - 5.9 oz): For medium-weight fabrics that fray, we use 15-20mm in the hem (2 fold) so overall width/height will be minus 35-40mm
  • Stiff/Heavy/No-fray fabrics: we use 15-20mm in the hem (1 fold) so overall width/height will be minus 35-40mm
All of these measurements can vary and should only be seen as an approximation. If you allow for hems and slight shrinkage, it can add a fairly significant amount to your ordered dimensions, so please make sure to consider these things prior to ordering. Depending on how open the weave is, our fabric can shrink anywhere from 2% to 8% with the average being 2.5%.
 

Choose From Three Finishes

We have three finishing options available: 
  • As it comes: We simply cut around your image with scissors - leaving a perhaps uneven white border. 
  • Hem with thread: We can offer your fabric hemmed with a black or white thread. This will add an additional 1-2 days of production time to your order. Please refer to the dimensions above to gauge how the hemming will affect the size of your print. You will have a choice of an overlock hem or folded hem (one or two fold depending on the fabric) however not all fabrics are suited to both hem types. In the design interface, you will be able to see which options are available to you. If you can only see one hem available, this means that this is the only suitable hem for this material type. 
  • Cut on the line: Rather than our 'as it comes' option, we will cut neatly on the edge of your design against the grain of the fabric. If you have a border around your design we will cut around that border. If the design takes up the whole fabric, we will neatly cut around the edge of the image. Cutting against the grain is standard for fabric cutting, and as such lighter materials such as Georgette or Mulmul will have a slight wave in them, and some fraying may occur. 
All of our fabrics are carefully hand cut. It is not always possible to maintain a perfectly straight cut for certain fabrics, so please bear this is mind if you see your edge has a slightly uneven look or a little fraying. This is not a flaw in the material. If you have any questions or would like to know about our cutting methods in more detail, please get in touch and we will be more than happy to discuss them with you. 

For further information about our fabrics see our FAQs

Please note: As everything we provide is handmade to order, you may find a slight variance in the sizes. 

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