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Custom Lycra Fabric

Lycra fabric is is an essential textile in the fashion, active wear and sportswear industries. With a unique flexibility and durability, which gives strength and stretch to many other fabrics, our Lycra fabric UK made material is always a popular choice. Lycra material, also known as spandex or elastane, is a stretchy synthetic material that is commonly used in sportswear, swimwear, and other form-fitting garments. Printed lycra allows for a wide range of customisation options.

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Bull Denim 400gsm Max Print: 1.48m Bull Denim 400gsm From £14.75
Soft Velvet 280gsm Max Print: 1.42m Soft Velvet 280gsm From £14.75
10oz Denim 300gsm Max Print: 1.47m 10oz Denim 300gsm From £14.75
Real 100% Silk Twill 54gsm Max Print: 1.25m Real 100% Silk Twill 54gsm From £35
Organic Half-Panama Cotton 300gsm Max Print: 1.47m Organic Half-Panama Cotton 300gsm From £19.98
Solange Silky Jersey 215gsm Max Print: 1.42m Solange Silky Jersey 215gsm From £14.75
Organic Cotton Canvas 309gsm Max Print: 1.5m Organic Cotton Canvas 309gsm From £19.98
Velvet Shimmer 371gsm Max Print: 1.38m Velvet Shimmer 371gsm From £19.98
Warm Leatherette 700gsm FR Max Print: 1.27m Warm Leatherette 700gsm FR From £25
Woven Canvas 300gsm Max Print: 1.57m Woven Canvas 300gsm From £14.75
Cotton Satin 172gsm Max Print: 1.49m Cotton Satin 172gsm From £14.75
Duchess Satin 200gsm Max Print: 1.44m Duchess Satin 200gsm From £14.75
Pima Lawn 100% Cotton washed 75gsm Reactive Max Print: 1.45m Pima Lawn 100% Cotton washed 75gsm Reactive From £14.75
Peached Poly Sheeting 130gsm Max Print: 1.79m Peached Poly Sheeting 130gsm From £14.75
Cotton Drill Organic 255gsm Max Print: 1.49m Cotton Drill Organic 255gsm From £14.75
Cotton-Linen 228gsm Max Print: 1.38m Cotton-Linen 228gsm From £14.75
Furnishing Leatherette 600gsm FR Max Print: 1.28m Furnishing Leatherette 600gsm FR From £25
Royal Silk Chiffon 26gsm Max Print: 1.33m Royal Silk Chiffon 26gsm From £29.50
Lycra Soft Sheen 190gsm Max Print: 1.43m Lycra Soft Sheen 190gsm From £14.75
Real 100% Silk Satin 85gsm Max Print: 1.36m Real 100% Silk Satin 85gsm From £40
Cotton Calico Organic 152gsm Max Print: 1.47m Cotton Calico Organic 152gsm From £14.75
Organza 40gsm Max Print: 1.39m Organza 40gsm From £14.75
Plain Weave FR Polyester 145gsm Max Print: 1.4m Plain Weave FR Polyester 145gsm From £14.75
Real 100% Silk Georgette 50gsm Max Print: 1.33m Real 100% Silk Georgette 50gsm From £35
Lucent Satin 120gsm Max Print: 1.38m Lucent Satin 120gsm From £14.75
Portobello Canvas 250gsm Max Print: 1.45m Portobello Canvas 250gsm From £14.75
Janice Poplin Organic Cotton washed 135gsm Max Print: 1.41m Janice Poplin Organic Cotton washed 135gsm From £19.98
Suede Vision 250gsm FR Max Print: 1.46m Suede Vision 250gsm FR From £14.75
Chichi Furnishing Velour 280gsm FR Max Print: 1.37m Chichi Furnishing Velour 280gsm FR From £14.75
Poly Twill 200gsm Max Print: 1.44m Poly Twill 200gsm From £14.75
Mulberry Silk Habotai 38gsm Max Print: 1.08m Mulberry Silk Habotai 38gsm From £29.50
Cotton Twill 213gsm Pigment Max Print: 1.45m Cotton Twill 213gsm Pigment From £14.75
Silk Sensation (poly) 90gsm Max Print: 1.4m Silk Sensation (poly) 90gsm From £14.75
Pure Poplin Organic Cotton 148gsm Max Print: 1.49m Pure Poplin Organic Cotton 148gsm From £14.75
Florence Power Net 60gsm Max Print: 1.34m Florence Power Net 60gsm From £14.75
Slinky Lycra Matte 210gsm Max Print: 1.53m Slinky Lycra Matte 210gsm From £14.75
Real 100% Silk Crepe de Chine 60gsm Max Print: 1.37m Real 100% Silk Crepe de Chine 60gsm From £35
Lustrous Seduction Poly Satin 85gsm Max Print: 1.44m Lustrous Seduction Poly Satin 85gsm From £14.75
Roller Blind Standard (allows some light) 220gsm Max Print: 1.57m Roller Blind Standard (allows some light) 220gsm From £25
Poly Georgette White 65gsm Max Print: 1.41m Poly Georgette White 65gsm From £14.75
Dorchester Linen Look 231gsm FR Max Print: 1.36m Dorchester Linen Look 231gsm FR From £14.75
Speaker Grille Cloth 140gsm Max Print: 1.47m Speaker Grille Cloth 140gsm From £14.75
Poly Felt 3mm Max Print: 0.99m Poly Felt 3mm From £19.98
Starlight Organza 35gsm Max Print: 1.38m Starlight Organza 35gsm From £14.75
Plush Velvet Ultra 250gsm Max Print: 1.42m Plush Velvet Ultra 250gsm From £14.75
Mulmul Soft Muslin (poly) 55gsm Max Print: 1.29m Mulmul Soft Muslin (poly) 55gsm From £14.75
Marbled Velvet 220gsm Max Print: 1.41m Marbled Velvet 220gsm From £14.75
Soft Fashion recycled Jersey 200gsm Max Print: 1.51m Soft Fashion recycled Jersey 200gsm From £14.75
Rustique Calico Organic Cotton 148gsm Max Print: 1.47m Rustique Calico Organic Cotton 148gsm From £14.75
Tokri Cotton Panama 300gsm Max Print: 1.45m Tokri Cotton Panama 300gsm From £19.98
Nautica Peached Splash Proof 172gsm Max Print: 1.46m Nautica Peached Splash Proof 172gsm From £14.75
Loose Knit Jersey 185gsm Max Print: 1.44m Loose Knit Jersey 185gsm From £14.75
Artists Poly Canvas 260gsm Max Print: 1.3m Artists Poly Canvas 260gsm From £14.75
Ella Waterproof Plus Recycled 70gsm Max Print: 1.46m Ella Waterproof Plus Recycled 70gsm From £14.75
Scuba 275gsm Max Print: 1.42m Scuba 275gsm From £14.75
Panama Flo 150gsm Max Print: 1.47m Panama Flo 150gsm From £14.75
Polar Fleece 285gsm Max Print: 1.55m Polar Fleece 285gsm From £14.75
Archway Brushed Twill 290gsm Max Print: 1.43m Archway Brushed Twill 290gsm From £14.75
Deluxe Organic Cotton Satin 130gsm Max Print: 1.55m Deluxe Organic Cotton Satin 130gsm From £19.98
Ripstop 65gsm Max Print: 1.43m Ripstop 65gsm From £14.75
Voile De Ville 120gsm Max Print: 1.49m Voile De Ville 120gsm From £14.75
Breathable Waterproof 155gsm Max Print: 1.45m Breathable Waterproof 155gsm From £14.75
Bounce Cotton Jersey 170gsm Max Print: 1.51m Bounce Cotton Jersey 170gsm From £19.98
Feather Voile 55gsm FR Max Print: 1.55m Feather Voile 55gsm FR From £14.75
Airflow Light 145gsm Max Print: 1.45m Airflow Light 145gsm From £14.75
100% Linen Flax Plain Weave 143gsm Max Print: 1.39m 100% Linen Flax Plain Weave 143gsm From £29.50
Eco Twill Organic Cotton 217gsm Max Print: 1.49m Eco Twill Organic Cotton 217gsm From £14.75
Monty Organic Cotton Drill 249gsm Max Print: 1.49m Monty Organic Cotton Drill 249gsm From £14.75
Crushed Velour 245gsm Max Print: 1.35m Crushed Velour 245gsm From £14.75
Pima Lawn 100% Cotton 75gsm Pigment Max Print: 1.46m Pima Lawn 100% Cotton 75gsm Pigment From £14.75
Cottage Cotton Slub 107gsm Max Print: 1.42m Cottage Cotton Slub 107gsm From £14.75
Lumin Cotton Drill 249gsm Reactive Max Print: 1.43m Lumin Cotton Drill 249gsm Reactive From £14.75
Lifestyle Recycled Poly Jersey 160gsm Max Print: 1.56m Lifestyle Recycled Poly Jersey 160gsm From £14.75
Real 100% Light Silk Satin 50gsm Max Print: 1.36m Real 100% Light Silk Satin 50gsm From £35
Fine Cotton Muslin 50gsm Max Print: 1.33m Fine Cotton Muslin 50gsm From £19.98
Silhouette Organic Cotton Sateen 125gsm Max Print: 1.74m Silhouette Organic Cotton Sateen 125gsm From £19.98
Butterfly Smooth Crepe 150gsm Max Print: 1.43m Butterfly Smooth Crepe 150gsm From £14.75
Monroe Satin 160gsm Max Print: 1.46m Monroe Satin 160gsm From £14.75
Blossom lace 35gsm Max Print: 1.58m Blossom lace 35gsm From £14.75
Gaia Eco Woven 100% recycled 260gsm Max Print: 1.55m Gaia Eco Woven 100% recycled 260gsm From £29.50
Tapestry 12 Count 202gsm Max Print: 1m Tapestry 12 Count 202gsm From £19.98
Tapestry 14 Count 159gsm Max Print: 1m Tapestry 14 Count 159gsm From £19.98
Fine wove Linen Cotton 90gsm Max Print: 1.35m Fine wove Linen Cotton 90gsm From £19.98
Cosmic Cotton Warp Satin 246gsm Max Print: 1.36m Cosmic Cotton Warp Satin 246gsm From £14.75
Layla Stretch Cotton Denim 325gsm Max Print: 1.36m Layla Stretch Cotton Denim 325gsm From £29.50
Bermondsey Twill Recycled 130gsm Max Print: 1.45m Bermondsey Twill Recycled 130gsm From £14.75
Crepe de Chine (poly) 85gsm Max Print: 1.41m Crepe de Chine (poly) 85gsm From £14.75
Velvet Fever Poly Satin 110gsm Max Print: 1.43m Velvet Fever Poly Satin 110gsm From £14.75
Chenille 330gsm Max Print: 1.45m Chenille 330gsm From £14.75
Tender Terry Towelling 350gsm Max Print: 1.5m Tender Terry Towelling 350gsm From £14.75
Flex Sport Lycra 220gsm Max Print: 1.45m Flex Sport Lycra 220gsm From £14.75
Quilted Jersey Stretch 255gsm Max Print: 1.29m Quilted Jersey Stretch 255gsm From £14.75
Chain Jersey 255gsm Max Print: 1.31m Chain Jersey 255gsm From £14.75
Heavy Brushed Sweat Jersey 260gsm Max Print: 1.53m Heavy Brushed Sweat Jersey 260gsm From £14.75
Sailor's Woven Canvas 480gsm Max Print: 1.42m Sailor's Woven Canvas 480gsm From £19.98
Oilcloth Matte 274gsm Max Print: 1.39m Oilcloth Matte 274gsm From £19.98
Whisper Wool Cashmere Twill 30gsm Max Print: 1.3m Whisper Wool Cashmere Twill 30gsm From £40
Wool Silk Blend Plain Weave 113gsm Max Print: 1.4m Wool Silk Blend Plain Weave 113gsm From £35
Mulayam 100% Cotton Mulmul 59gsm Max Print: 1.05m Mulayam 100% Cotton Mulmul 59gsm From £19.98
Twill Elegance 98gsm Max Print: 1.46m Twill Elegance 98gsm From £14.75
Freefall Water resist Nylon 45gsm Max Print: 1.44m Freefall Water resist Nylon 45gsm From £14.75
Scuba Crepe 290gsm Max Print: 1.44m Scuba Crepe 290gsm From £14.75
Slub Jersey 140gsm Max Print: 1.49m Slub Jersey 140gsm From £14.75
Soft Shell Jersey 350gsm Max Print: 1.43m Soft Shell Jersey 350gsm From £19.98
Aida 14 count 180gsm Max Print: 1.07m Aida 14 count 180gsm From £19.98
Poly Felt 1mm Max Print: 0.94m Poly Felt 1mm From £14.75
Roller Blind Blackout (no light) 280gsm Max Print: 1.55m Roller Blind Blackout (no light) 280gsm From £25
Silk Impression (poly) 41gsm Max Print: 1.39m Silk Impression (poly) 41gsm From £14.75
Neoprene 1000gsm (2-3mm thick) Max Print: 1.3m Neoprene 1000gsm (2-3mm thick) From £40
Mayfair Herringbone Weave 269gsm Max Print: 1.43m Mayfair Herringbone Weave 269gsm From £14.75
Lycra Matte 140gsm Max Print: 1.35m Lycra Matte 140gsm From £14.75
Lycra Heavy Matte 250gsm Max Print: 1.45m Lycra Heavy Matte 250gsm From £14.75
Olympic Sports Jersey 180gsm Max Print: 1.43m Olympic Sports Jersey 180gsm From £14.75
Crepe Stretch 190gsm Max Print: 1.44m Crepe Stretch 190gsm From £14.75
Rox Sports Jersey 250gsm Max Print: 1.49m Rox Sports Jersey 250gsm From £14.75
Ponte Jersey 260gsm Max Print: 1.39m Ponte Jersey 260gsm From £14.75
LoopBack Sweat Jersey 250gsm Max Print: 1.57m LoopBack Sweat Jersey 250gsm From £14.75
Scroll Paper Fabric 120gsm Max Print: 1.29m Scroll Paper Fabric 120gsm From £14.75
Tapestry 10 Count 237gsm Max Print: 1m Tapestry 10 Count 237gsm From £19.98
Olivia Organza 100% Silk 49gsm Max Print: 1.46m Olivia Organza 100% Silk 49gsm From £35
Panda Woven Bamboo 115gsm Max Print: 1.41m Panda Woven Bamboo 115gsm From £14.75
Vea Organic Cotton Satin 140gsm Max Print: 1.46m Vea Organic Cotton Satin 140gsm From £19.98
Fashion Crepe 150gsm Max Print: 1.37m Fashion Crepe 150gsm From £14.75
Taffeta 90gsm Max Print: 1.43m Taffeta 90gsm From £14.75
Chelsea Tencel Twill 185gsm Max Print: 1.4m Chelsea Tencel Twill 185gsm From £19.98
Trooper Nylon Ripstop 55gsm Max Print: 1.46m Trooper Nylon Ripstop 55gsm From £19.98
Linden Waterproof 120gsm Max Print: 1.45m Linden Waterproof 120gsm From £14.75
Pineapple Leather 685gsm Max Print: 1.45m Pineapple Leather 685gsm From £19.95
Svelte Microfibre Towelling 220gsm Max Print: 1.58m Svelte Microfibre Towelling 220gsm From £14.75
Softy Peach Stretch 230gsm Max Print: 1.44m Softy Peach Stretch 230gsm From £19.98
Nero Ponte 300gsm Max Print: 1.55m Nero Ponte 300gsm From £14.75
Neoprene 600gsm (1-2mm thick) Max Print: 1.24m Neoprene 600gsm (1-2mm thick) From £35
Diamond Jersey 270gsm (reduced to clear) Max Print: 1.35m Diamond Jersey 270gsm (reduced to clear) From £6.54
Poly Georgette Beige 65gsm Max Print: 1.41m Poly Georgette Beige 65gsm From £14.75
Soft White Nappa Bubble Texture 1.6mm Max Print: 0.7m Soft White Nappa Bubble Texture 1.6mm From £19.95
Soft White Nappa Smooth 1.4mm Max Print: 0.7m Soft White Nappa Smooth 1.4mm From £19.95
Hemp Tencel Plain Weave 135gsm Max Print: 1.6m Hemp Tencel Plain Weave 135gsm From £25
White Nappa Texture 1-1.5mm Max Print: 0.7m White Nappa Texture 1-1.5mm From £19.95
Hempton Twill Hemp Cotton 195gsm Max Print: 1.6m Hempton Twill Hemp Cotton 195gsm From £25

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Custom Lycra Fabric Printing

What is Lycra fabric?

Lycra fabric is the brand name for elastane material. This is a general term for any textile where elastane yarns have been used in its construction. Printed lycra fabric is strong and flexible, like rubber. It does not lose its shape or stretch when pulled and it has excellent recovery.

Lycra material can also be known as Spandex. It is a polyurethane based synthetic fibre, which has an exceptionally high degree of stretch and rapid recovery. Initially developed in 1958, it was created to replace latex rubber as a stretching agent in clothing. It is usually combined with other fibres, such as cotton or polyester and it is used in a huge variety of products – from fashion to medical equipment.

How is it manufactured?

Lycra is made up of a long chain polymer called polyurethane. This is produced by reacting a polyester with a diiscoyanate. The polymer is made into a fibre using a dry spinning process.

The unique stretchy attribute of Lycra fibres is a result of the yarn’s chemical composition. A block co-polymer process produces them. The long flexible blocks of polyurethane alternate with shorter, more crystalline segments. The longer portions provide the stretchiness and the crystalline segments create re-enforcing points. This is what makes it such a strong and durable fibre.

Purposes of Lycra fabric

Lycra is mainly used in the fashion and sportswear industries. It is a popular fibre choice for women’s undergarments and lingerie. It can also be used for homeware products, such as fitted sheets, or anything else that requires a degree of flexibility.

Because it doesn’t get damaged by sunlight, sweat or detergents, it is a very durable material. These are key reasons why it is such a popular textile for sportswear, activewear and swimwear.

Lycra is always combined with other fibres, but the amount of Lycra used is different for every end use. For fashion items, as little as 2% Lycra is added to give the garment shape retention, drape, movement, and form. High performance garments – such as those used in activewear – require more Lycra fabric. These can contain up to 20 – 30%.

Properties

Lycra material is a flexible and forgiving fibre. When combined with other fabrics, it can provide security, comfort, and support.

Some of the most notable properties of Lycra fabric include:

  • Stretchy and very flexible
  • Can be stretched to 4 to 7 times its initial length
  • Springs back to original length when released
  • Excellent ageing and mildew resistance
  • Durable and strong
  • Always combined with other fibres
  • Easily dyed
  • Resists pilling and abrasion
  • Moisture wicking
  • Excellent holding power
  • Machine washable

Advantages of Lycra fabric

Lycra comes with a plethora of advantages, that makes it a pleasure to wear and gives the wearer many benefits. When you blend Lycra with other fibres, there are even more advantages.

Lycra material is very popular in clothing and sportswear, since it is lightweight and breathable. Printed lycra fabric is also extremely comfortable, as it gives you support while remaining flexible. Another advantage for wearing Lycra is that it is moisture wicking. The material dries very quickly, making it an ideal choice for athletic and swimwear.

This strong and durable custom printed lycra fabric is naturally bacteria resistant. It also blocks ultraviolet rays, giving it an advantage for outdoor clothing.

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