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Clothing Fabric Personalized

Apparel Fabric Custom Made

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Personalize your own clothing fabric with our range of hand-selected apparel materials. Order custom print...

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Customized Clothing Fabric Features:

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

Sports wear needs to be breathable, and stretchy enough that it is not restrictive.

You will find a selection of fabrics for that. Jumpers are best if they are thick and comfortable, evening wear looks beautiful with a flowing drape, and coats that are waterproof are ideal. No matter what you are looking for, you're bound to find the right clothing fabric by the yard or meter, just waiting for your custom design.
  • 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 a 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 Width:
      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 3.5 oz

    Linden Waterproof 3.5 oz

    • Max Width:
      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 6.5 oz

    Polar Fleece 6.5 oz

    • Max Width:
      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  4.13 oz

    Lycra Matte 4.13 oz

    • Max Width:
      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 4.1 oz

    Duchess Satin 4.1 oz

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

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

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Jersey Stretch 4.72 oz

    Jersey Stretch 4.72 oz

    • Max Width:
      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) 1.18 oz

    Paris Chiffon (poly) 1.18 oz

    • Max Width:
      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 7.23 oz

    Crushed Velour 7.23 oz

    • Max Width:
      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 7.67 oz

    Heavy Brushed Sweat Jersey 7.67 oz

    • Max Width:
      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 7.52 oz

    Chain Jersey 7.52 oz

    • Max Width:
      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 4.7 oz

    Lycra Soft Sheen 4.7 oz

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

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

    Composition:

    85% polyester 15% elastane

  • Florence Net 1.8 oz

    Florence Net 1.8 oz

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

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

    Composition:

    90% polyester 10% elastane

  • Looped Back Sweat Jersey 7.37 oz

    Looped Back Sweat Jersey 7.37 oz

    • Max Width:
      1.72yd
    • Weight:
      7.37oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.74yd

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

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Plush Velvet 7.37 oz

    Plush Velvet 7.37 oz

    • Max Width:
      1.55yd
    • Weight:
      7.37oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.57yd

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

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Lycra Heavy Matte 7.4 oz

    Lycra Heavy Matte 7.4 oz

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

    Heavy weight, soft and stretchy, matte opaque and smooth

    Composition:

    92% poly / 8% elastane

  • Scuba 8.1 oz

    Scuba 8.1 oz

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

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

    Composition:

    95% polyester 5% elastane

  • Nautica 5.1 oz

    Nautica 5.1 oz

    • Max Width:
      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 4.6 oz

    Breathable Waterproof 4.6 oz

    • Max Width:
      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 2.65 oz

    Taffeta 2.65 oz

    • Max Width:
      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 7.5 oz

    Quilted Jersey Stretch 7.5 oz

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

    Heavy weight, soft and stretchy, matte and opaque

    Composition:

    95% polyester 5% elastane

  • Chenille 9.7 oz

    Chenille 9.7 oz

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

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

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Real Silk Georgette 1.5 oz

    Real Silk Georgette 1.5 oz

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

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

    Composition:

    100% Silk Reactive inks

    Expected Shrinkage = Weft: 6% Warp: 9%

  • Silk Sensation (poly) 2.65 oz

    Silk Sensation (poly) 2.65 oz

    • Max Width:
      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 1.9 oz

    Ella Waterproof 1.9 oz

    • Max Width:
      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 2.21 oz PGT

    Pima Lawn 100% Cotton 2.21 oz PGT

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

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

    Composition:

    100% Supima cotton

  • Cotton-Linen 6.7 oz PGT

    Cotton-Linen 6.7 oz PGT

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

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

    Composition:

    95% cotton 5% linen

  • Classic Cotton Satin 5.07 oz

    Classic Cotton Satin 5.07 oz

    • Max Width:
      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 1.5 oz

    Volando Voile 1.5 oz

    • Max Width:
      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 6.2 oz

    Slinky Lycra Matte 6.2 oz

    • Max Width:
      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 7.7 oz

    Gaia Eco Woven 100% recycled 7.7 oz

    • Max Width:
      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 1.92 oz

    Poly Georgette 1.92 oz

    • Max Width:
      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) 1.62 oz

    Mulmul Soft Muslin (poly) 1.62 oz

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

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

    Composition:

    100% cotton

  • Soft Velvet 8.2oz

    Soft Velvet 8.2oz

    • Max Width:
      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 10.3oz

    Soft Shell Jersey 10.3oz

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

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

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Bull Denim 12oz

    Bull Denim 12oz

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

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

    Composition:

    100% cotton

  • Cotton Calico Organic 4.48oz PGT

    Cotton Calico Organic 4.48oz PGT

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

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

    Composition:

    100% cotton Pigment Inks

  • Fashion Crepe 4.42oz

    Fashion Crepe 4.42oz

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

    Medium weight, soft and stretchy, matte, opaque and

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Scuba Crepe 8.55 oz

    Scuba Crepe 8.55 oz

    • Max Width:
      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 Width:
      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 Width:
      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 Width:
      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 Width:
      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 2.5oz

    Real 100% Silk Satin 2.5oz

    • Max Width:
      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 Reactive inks

    Expected Shrinkage = Weft: 4% Warp: 2%

  • Cotton Drill Organic 7.52oz

    Cotton Drill Organic 7.52oz

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

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

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • New Janice Poplin Organic Cotton 3.98 oz Washed

    New Janice Poplin Organic Cotton 3.98 oz Washed

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

    Certified Organic, Optic White, 100% Cotton Poplin. Super bright colours 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 2.21 oz Reactive

    Pima Lawn 100% Cotton washed 2.21 oz Reactive

    • Max Width:
      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 3.33 oz

    Wool Silk Blend Plain Weave 3.33 oz

    • Max Width:
      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 Width:
      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 Width:
      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 3.69 oz

    Silhouette Cotton Sateen 3.69 oz

    • Max Width:
      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 68.9" print width.

    Composition:

    100% cotton Pigment Inks

    Expected Shrinkage = Weft: 1% Warp: 1%

  • Bounce Cotton Jersey 5.3 oz

    Bounce Cotton Jersey 5.3 oz

    • Max Width:
      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% elastane

    Expected Shrinkage = Weft: 1% Warp: 3%

  • Lino 100% Linen Plain Weave 4.22 oz

    Lino 100% Linen Plain Weave 4.22 oz

    • Max Width:
      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 3.16 oz

    Cottage Cotton Slub 3.16 oz

    • Max Width:
      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 4.13oz

    Vea Organic Cotton Satin 4.13oz

    • Max Width:
      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 colors. 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 6.5 oz

    Flex Sport Lycra 6.5 oz

    • Max Width:
      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 86°F, low tumble dry heat, hang to dry, do not wring, low heat iron.

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

What is Clothing Fabric?

The properties that you look for in clothing fabric are likely to change with the item of clothing that you intend to make. The one thing that all clothing fabric needs to have in common though, is that it needs to be hard-wearing 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 has got to be able to stand up to movement; bending, walking, reaching, and stretching. 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 permanently bond the print to the fabric, presenting your design in all its splendor. 

  • Pigment Printing - Localized printing applying the dye directly to the fabric to build up the colors and design
  • Reactive Printing - Printing directly onto the fabric, where the dyes bond themselves deep into the fibers using reactive chemistry
  • 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 that is stitched totally over the edge of your fabric, available in black or white thread
  • Hemmed with baby hem - A single or twofold 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 apparel fabric, please allow extra fabric for hemming when you give us your bespoke measurements. 

Please note: 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.

 

Print Guideline

  • DPI-Print Guideline Icon

    What's the best resolution to print in?

    We print at 200dpi, which is a good combination of quality and file weight. Ideally, your image should be scaled to 100% at 200dpi; this means that no resizing of your file occurs, preventing any interpolation. Our design interface will have a quality marker next to the design that you have uploaded, this will change color using a traffic light system and display a message. The message will let you know if the resolution is too low or if you have a good quality image.

  • scaling-Print Guideline Icon

    How will my image scale?

    When you upload your design our system will automatically scale it to fit your chosen fabric dimensions. In the ‘Product Image’ tab, the displayed dimensions under ‘Print Size’ will show the dimensions of the piece of fabric that you are ordering. For image/design dimensions you need to see the ‘Images & Text Tools’ tab. You can see and edit the dimensions of the image under the quality information next to the thumbnail.

  • RGB-CMYK Print Guideline Icon

    Which color model should I choose? RGB or CMYK?

    We advise providing images in the RGB color space. Specifically using the sRGB image profile, to achieve best color results. What does this mean? 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

    Maximum dimensions

    For most of our fabrics, there is no limit on the length of the fabric that you can order. We have a preview design window set up to 10 yds max to visualize the print, but that's not a print limit. If you'd like to order more, increase the quantity (x2 for 20 yds or x4 for 40 yds for e.g.) and then you can order as much as you'd like, with a built in automatic volume discount too. The maximum print width of each fabric can be found on the individual fabric pages or in our design interface.

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    Do I need to incorporate white space within my design if I want a border or some cutting space?

    Yes, that might help you! Always incorporate any extra space or borders into your purchased fabric size. We trim squarely around fabric samples and fabric prints, leaving approximately 0.2" white space. Cutting neatly on the line has an additional fee.

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    What is crocking and why might it occur?

    Crocking, which is fading along the creases, often after washing or heavy use, occurs when you digitally print on natural fabrics - more so when dark or dense colors are used. It can be minimized by using a cool hand wash instead of machine washing as the tumbling of the machine is the main cause of this. To avoid entirely, we would advise using a poly fabric.

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    Why do my colors appear lighter on organic fabrics?

    Our organic fabrics do not have any coatings that the non-organic fabrics have. This means the ink absorbs into the fibers, reducing the color strength slightly (by approx. -40%). For super-strong colors, we recommend a non-organic natural fabric.

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    Do you print on fabric a customer supplies?

    Unfortunately not; we like to test meticulously so that we know what gets the best results on our fabrics, and our facilities cater perfectly to them. We do however print sublimation transfer paper to order, and if you have access to a heat press you can press your own fabrics easily.

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    Should I save my file as a TIFF or JPEG?

    For multi-colored or very detailed files we recommend using a tiff format, but they must be flattened. For simple colors and low detail files, a jpeg is fine.

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    What is the situation with material shrinkage?

    Just like many fabric printing processes, there is the potential for shrinkage. Depending on the fabric, please expect and allow between 2-8% shrinkage which you need to plan for in your dimensions. This percentage can vary from print run to print run and between fabrics, so we would advise to order a little more material than you require for your project.

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    Can I print on both sides of the fabric?

    We do not offer to print on both sides of the fabric, as a lot of our fabrics are semi-transparent or have some show through. This wouldn't work with double-sided printing. This is not a service that we offer on any of our fabrics.

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    Can I order labels in another fabric? Would you cut them as you do with the normal fabric labels?

    At the moment no, our labels are all printed on the same satin fabric. We may introduce more in the future, but for now, this is the best choice. The labels are all cut the same way. You can order the fabric of your choice and make the labels yourself, but we do not cut different fabrics into label format.

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    How is your fabric printing eco-friendly?

    With environmental consciousness in mind, our fabrics are all printed using completely water-based inks. This means no chemicals or solvents are used. Our heat fixing procedure fixes the colors and prints, avoiding the downsides of steaming, such as excess or contaminated water returning into the waste system. We have one facility where we conduct all the printing, production and fulfillment. Rather than roll the fabrics, or send them in a tube, we fold them before they are sent out to you. This saves over 150 tubes a week, as well as a lot of space on the delivery van. (For delicate fabrics we ensure to package appropriately).

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    Why are there slight color differences between my orders?

    We work at improving our color profiles all the time. Though rare, it may happen that from one print run to another, and there could be slight color differences, this is normal and part of the process when we are constantly improving. It is extremely unlikely that there will be a huge difference (like orange instead of red for example). Please bear in mind such color variations can be intensified from fabric to fabric due to the varying grains and textures of the fabric. This is due to the construction of the materials as well as the print methods that have to be altered slightly for more delicate, natural textiles.




Sizing For Hemming And Shrinkage

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We have a full Cut & Sew service here at Bags of Love, and are able to hem your fabric prints for a small additional charge. We create a small one- or two-fold hem that typically uses 0.2" to 0.75" (5-20mm) of material, depending on the thickness of the fabric. So, for example, if you want a finished piece of fabric that measures 39.37" x 39.37", you will need to order a size of 39.96" x 39.96" to allow for the hem (on top of that please also allow for shrinkage of min 2%). The thicker the fabric, the bigger the hem will be. You can choose to have your prints hemmed with either Black or White thread. On our silk and other light woven fabrics, one hemmed edge will be straight (vertically down the roll) and the other will be slightly rippled. The hemming material allowances are as follows and you need to make your print bigger to accommodate the hem:

  • Light Fabrics (0.59oz-2.95oz): For silks and other light fabrics, we use 0.24" - 0.32" / 6mm-8mm in the hem (2 fold), so overall width/height will be minus 0.48"-0.56""/ 12-16mm
  • Medium Fabrics (2.98oz-5.90oz): For medium-weight fabrics that fray, we use 0.5 - 0.75" / 15-20mm in the hem (2 fold) so overall width/height will be minus 1.4" - 1.6" / 35-40mm
  • Stiff/Heavy/No-fray fabrics: we use 0.5 - 0.75" / 15-20mm in the hem (1 fold) so overall width/height will be minus 1.5" / 35-40mm
All of these measurements are approximate and can vary. Including with shrinkage, it can mean a fairly significant difference to ordered dimensions, so please plan your print accordingly. Depending on how open the weave is, our fabric can shrink anywhere from 2% to 8% with the average being 2.5%.
 

How Would you Like the Edge?

We have four finishing options for your fabric order: 
  • As it comes. We cut around your image, leaving a simply scissor cut, perhaps uneven white fabric border.
  • Hem with thread. We can hem your fabric with a choice of black or white thread. Please allow 1-2 days of additional production time. See below for information on how hemming affects the size of your print. We offer an overlock hem, as well as a folded hem (one or two fold depending on the fabric) however not all fabrics are suited to both hem types. If you can see both options, it means both are suitable, and you will be able to choose whichever you prefer.
  • Cut on the line. We will cut neatly on the edge of your design. This means that if you have a border around your design we will cut around that border, if your design takes the whole space of the fabric, then we will neatly cut around the edge of that image. Please be aware, when we cut along the line, we have to cut against the grain of the fabric. This is the standard procedure for fabric cutting. This means that with some fabrics, for example, Georgette and Mulmul, which have a slight wave in them, some fraying will occur. This is unavoidable, as the cut follows the grain of the textile.

All of our fabrics are cut manually by hand, with the utmost care and attention. If your fabric has a slightly uneven look on the edges or a touch of fraying, this does not indicate a flaw in the textile. It is not always possible to achieve a perfectly straight cut with certain fabrics, so please do bear this in mind when it comes to your design. If you have any queries 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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