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Custom Lycra Fabric

Lycra fabric is an essential textile in fashion and activewear industries. With its unique flexibility and durability, Lycra material has strength and stretch, two characteristics that make it a very popular fabric choice. Lycra material, also known as printed spandex fabric or elastane, is a stretchy synthetic material that is commonly used in sportswear, swimwear, and other form-fitting garments. Printed lycra fabric allows for a wide range of customization options.

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Cotton-Linen 228gsm Max Print: 1.38m Cotton-Linen 228gsm From $39.50
Loose Knit Jersey 5.46oz Max Print: 1.44m Loose Knit Jersey 5.46oz From $39.50
Mayfair Herringbone Weave 7.93oz Max Print: 1.43m Mayfair Herringbone Weave 7.93oz From $39.50
Mulberry Silk Habotai 38gsm Max Print: 1.08m Mulberry Silk Habotai 38gsm From $72.50
Svelte Microfibre Towelling 220gsm Max Print: 1.58m Svelte Microfibre Towelling 220gsm From $39.50
Cotton Drill 7.52oz Max Print: 1.49m Cotton Drill 7.52oz From $39.50
Linden Waterproof 3.54oz Max Print: 1.45m Linden Waterproof 3.54oz From $39.50
Nautica Peached Splash Proof 5.07oz Max Print: 1.46m Nautica Peached Splash Proof 5.07oz From $39.50
Poly Georgette 1.92oz Max Print: 1.45m Poly Georgette 1.92oz From $39.50
Scuba Crepe 8.55oz Max Print: 1.44m Scuba Crepe 8.55oz From $39.50
Warm Leatherette 20.65oz Max Print: 1.27m Warm Leatherette 20.65oz From $65
Tapestry 12 Count Max Print: 0.96m Tapestry 12 Count From $44.50
Sailor's Woven Canvas 14.16oz Max Print: 1.42m Sailor's Woven Canvas 14.16oz From $44.50
Lino 100% Linen Plain Weave 143gsm Max Print: 1.39m Lino 100% Linen Plain Weave 143gsm From $72.50
Cotton Calico 5.3oz PGT Max Print: 1.46m Cotton Calico 5.3oz PGT From $39.50
Cotton Satin 5.07 oz Max Print: 1.49m Cotton Satin 5.07 oz From $39.50
Cosmic Cotton Warp Satin 246gsm Max Print: 1.36m Cosmic Cotton Warp Satin 246gsm From $39.50
Butterfly Smooth Crepe 4.42oz Max Print: 1.43m Butterfly Smooth Crepe 4.42oz From $39.50
Silk Impression (poly) 1.21 oz Max Print: 1.39m Silk Impression (poly) 1.21 oz From $39.50
Duchess Satin 4.13oz Max Print: 1.44m Duchess Satin 4.13oz From $39.50
Neoprene 29.49oz Max Print: 1.3m Neoprene 29.49oz From $95
Speaker Grille Cloth 4.13oz Max Print: 1.47m Speaker Grille Cloth 4.13oz From $39.50
Panda Woven Bamboo 115gsm Max Print: 1.41m Panda Woven Bamboo 115gsm From $39.50
Mulayam 100% Cotton Mulmul 59gsm Max Print: 1.05m Mulayam 100% Cotton Mulmul 59gsm From $44.50
Real 100% Silk Twill 1.59oz Max Print: 1.25m Real 100% Silk Twill 1.59oz From $70
Real 100% Silk Crepe de Chine 1.77oz Max Print: 1.37m Real 100% Silk Crepe de Chine 1.77oz From $70
Wool Silk Blend Plain Weave 3.33oz Max Print: 1.4m Wool Silk Blend Plain Weave 3.33oz From $70
Pima Lawn 100% Cotton Washed 2.21oz Reactive Max Print: 1.45m Pima Lawn 100% Cotton Washed 2.21oz Reactive From $39.50
Vea Organic Cotton Satin 140gsm Max Print: 1.46m Vea Organic Cotton Satin 140gsm From $44.50
10oz Denim 8.85oz Max Print: 1.47m 10oz Denim 8.85oz From $39.50
Organic Cotton Canvas 7.67oz Max Print: 1.5m Organic Cotton Canvas 7.67oz From $44.50
Bull Denim 11.80oz Max Print: 1.48m Bull Denim 11.80oz From $39.50
Poly Twill 5.90oz Max Print: 1.44m Poly Twill 5.90oz From $39.50
Silk Sensation (poly) 2.65oz Max Print: 1.4m Silk Sensation (poly) 2.65oz From $39.50
Lucent Satin 3.54oz Max Print: 1.38m Lucent Satin 3.54oz From $39.50
Breathable Waterproof 4.57oz Max Print: 1.45m Breathable Waterproof 4.57oz From $39.50
Paris Chiffon (poly) 1.18oz Max Print: 1.37m Paris Chiffon (poly) 1.18oz From $39.50
Dorchester Linen Look 6.81oz Max Print: 1.36m Dorchester Linen Look 6.81oz From $39.50
Florence Power Net 1.77oz Max Print: 1.34m Florence Power Net 1.77oz From $39.50
Lycra Soft Sheen 4.72oz Max Print: 1.43m Lycra Soft Sheen 4.72oz From $39.50
Lifestyle Recycled Poly Jersey 160gsm Max Print: 1.56m Lifestyle Recycled Poly Jersey 160gsm From $39.50
Quilted Jersey Stretch 7.52oz Max Print: 1.29m Quilted Jersey Stretch 7.52oz From $39.50
Poly Felt 0.04" Max Print: 0.94m Poly Felt 0.04" From $39.50
Roller Blind Standard (allows some light) 6.49oz Max Print: 1.3m Roller Blind Standard (allows some light) 6.49oz From $65
Flex Sport Lycra 6.49oz Max Print: 1.45m Flex Sport Lycra 6.49oz From $39.50
Cotton Muslin 50gsm Max Print: 1.33m Cotton Muslin 50gsm From $44.50
Artists Poly Canvas 260gsm Max Print: 1.3m Artists Poly Canvas 260gsm From $39.50
Organic Recycled Cotton Twill 213gsm Max Print: 1.49m Organic Recycled Cotton Twill 213gsm From $39.50
Rustique Calico Organic Cotton 148gsm Max Print: 1.47m Rustique Calico Organic Cotton 148gsm From $39.50
Pure Poplin Organic Cotton 148gsm Max Print: 1.49m Pure Poplin Organic Cotton 148gsm From $39.50
Monty Organic Cotton Drill 249gsm Max Print: 1.49m Monty Organic Cotton Drill 249gsm From $39.50
Starlight Organza 35gsm Max Print: 1.34m Starlight Organza 35gsm From $39.50
Deluxe Organic Cotton Satin 130gsm Max Print: 1.55m Deluxe Organic Cotton Satin 130gsm From $44.50
Fine wove Linen Cotton 90gsm Max Print: 1.35m Fine wove Linen Cotton 90gsm From $65
Pineapple Leather 685gsm Max Print: 1.45m Pineapple Leather 685gsm From $36.25
Plush Velvet 7.37oz Max Print: 1.42m Plush Velvet 7.37oz From $39.50
Oilcloth Matte 8.08oz Max Print: 1.39m Oilcloth Matte 8.08oz From $44.50
Janice Poplin Organic Cotton washed 3.98oz Max Print: 1.41m Janice Poplin Organic Cotton washed 3.98oz From $44.50
Cotton Twill 6.28oz Max Print: 1.45m Cotton Twill 6.28oz From $39.50
Panama Flo 4.42oz Max Print: 1.47m Panama Flo 4.42oz From $39.50
Monroe Satin 4.72oz Max Print: 1.46m Monroe Satin 4.72oz From $39.50
Organza 1.18oz Max Print: 1.39m Organza 1.18oz From $39.50
Mulmul Soft Muslin (poly) 1.62oz Max Print: 1.29m Mulmul Soft Muslin (poly) 1.62oz From $39.50
Crushed Velour 5.31oz Max Print: 1.35m Crushed Velour 5.31oz From $39.50
Marbled Velvet 6.49oz Max Print: 1.41m Marbled Velvet 6.49oz From $39.50
Blossom Lace 1.03oz Max Print: 1.51m Blossom Lace 1.03oz From $39.50
Lycra Heavy Matte 7.37oz Max Print: 1.45m Lycra Heavy Matte 7.37oz From $39.50
Soft Shell Jersey 10.32oz Max Print: 1.43m Soft Shell Jersey 10.32oz From $44.50
Chichi Furnishing Velour 8.26oz Max Print: 1.35m Chichi Furnishing Velour 8.26oz From $39.50
Tapestry 10 Count Max Print: 0.96m Tapestry 10 Count From $44.50
Poly Felt 0.12" Max Print: 0.99m Poly Felt 0.12" From $44.50
Plain Weave FR Polyester 145gsm Max Print: 1.4m Plain Weave FR Polyester 145gsm From $39.50
Feather Voile 55gsm FR Max Print: 1.55m Feather Voile 55gsm FR From $39.50
Freefall Water resist Nylon 45gsm Max Print: 1.44m Freefall Water resist Nylon 45gsm From $39.50
Royal Silk Chiffon 26gsm Max Print: 1.33m Royal Silk Chiffon 26gsm From $72.50
Renew Recycled Cotton 195gsm Max Print: 1.49m Renew Recycled Cotton 195gsm From $39.50
Lustrous Seduction Poly Satin 2.51oz Max Print: 1.44m Lustrous Seduction Poly Satin 2.51oz From $39.50
Woven Canvas 8.85oz Max Print: 1.57m Woven Canvas 8.85oz From $39.50
Real 100% Light Silk Satin 1.47oz Max Print: 1.36m Real 100% Light Silk Satin 1.47oz From $70
Real 100% Silk Satin 2.51oz Max Print: 1.36m Real 100% Silk Satin 2.51oz From $95
Pima Lawn 100% Cotton 2.21oz Pigment Max Print: 1.46m Pima Lawn 100% Cotton 2.21oz Pigment From $39.50
Silhouette Cotton Sateen 3.69oz Max Print: 1.74m Silhouette Cotton Sateen 3.69oz From $44.50
Organic Half-Panama Cotton 8.85oz Max Print: 1.47m Organic Half-Panama Cotton 8.85oz From $44.50
Peached Poly Sheeting 3.83oz Max Print: 1.79m Peached Poly Sheeting 3.83oz From $39.50
Ripstop 1.92oz Max Print: 1.42m Ripstop 1.92oz From $39.50
Voille De Ville 3.54oz Max Print: 1.49m Voille De Ville 3.54oz From $39.50
Chenille 9.73oz Max Print: 1.45m Chenille 9.73oz From $39.50
Suede Vision 7.37oz FR Max Print: 1.46m Suede Vision 7.37oz FR From $39.50
Soft Velvet 8.26oz Max Print: 1.42m Soft Velvet 8.26oz From $39.50
Velvet Shimmer 10.94oz Max Print: 1.38m Velvet Shimmer 10.94oz From $44.50
Scuba 8.11oz Max Print: 1.42m Scuba 8.11oz From $39.50
Soft Fashion Jersey 5.90oz Max Print: 1.51m Soft Fashion Jersey 5.90oz From $39.50
Chain Jersey 7.52oz Max Print: 1.31m Chain Jersey 7.52oz From $39.50
Tapestry 14 Count Max Print: 0.96m Tapestry 14 Count From $44.50
Bounce Cotton Jersey 5.31oz Max Print: 1.51m Bounce Cotton Jersey 5.31oz From $44.50
Twill Elegance 98gsm Max Print: 1.46m Twill Elegance 98gsm From $39.50
Real 100% Silk Georgette 1.47oz Max Print: 1.41m Real 100% Silk Georgette 1.47oz From $70
Cottage Cotton Slub 107gsm Max Print: 1.42m Cottage Cotton Slub 107gsm From $39.50
Taffeta 2.65oz Max Print: 1.43m Taffeta 2.65oz From $39.50
Portobello Canvas 7.37oz Max Print: 1.45m Portobello Canvas 7.37oz From $39.50
Lycra Matte 4.13oz Max Print: 1.35m Lycra Matte 4.13oz From $39.50
Slinky Lycra Matte 6.19oz Max Print: 1.53m Slinky Lycra Matte 6.19oz From $39.50
Solange Silky Jersey 6.34oz Max Print: 1.42m Solange Silky Jersey 6.34oz From $39.50
Rox Sports Jersey 7.37oz Max Print: 1.49m Rox Sports Jersey 7.37oz From $39.50
Furnishing Leatherette 17.70oz Max Print: 1.28m Furnishing Leatherette 17.70oz From $65
Woven Canvas 14.75oz Max Print: 1.5m Woven Canvas 14.75oz From $44.50
Tokri Half Panama Cotton 230gsm Max Print: 1.45m Tokri Half Panama Cotton 230gsm From $44.50
Polar Fleece 6.49oz Max Print: 1.55m Polar Fleece 6.49oz From $39.50
Olivia Organza 100% Silk 1.45oz Max Print: 1.46m Olivia Organza 100% Silk 1.45oz From $70
Crepe de Chine (poly) 2.51oz Max Print: 1.41m Crepe de Chine (poly) 2.51oz From $39.50
Ella Waterproof Plus 2.06oz Max Print: 1.46m Ella Waterproof Plus 2.06oz From $39.50
Tender Terry Towelling 10.32 oz Max Print: 1.5m Tender Terry Towelling 10.32 oz From $39.50
Archway Brushed Twill 8.55oz Max Print: 1.43m Archway Brushed Twill 8.55oz From $39.50
Slub Jersey 4.13oz Max Print: 1.49m Slub Jersey 4.13oz From $39.50
Airflow Light 4.28oz Max Print: 1.45m Airflow Light 4.28oz From $39.50
Olympic Sports jersey 5.31oz Max Print: 1.43m Olympic Sports jersey 5.31oz From $39.50
Crepe Stretch 5.60oz Max Print: 1.44m Crepe Stretch 5.60oz From $39.50
Ponte Jersey 7.67oz Max Print: 1.39m Ponte Jersey 7.67oz From $39.50
LoopBack Sweat Jersey 7.37oz Max Print: 1.44m LoopBack Sweat Jersey 7.37oz From $39.50
Heavy Brushed Sweat Jersey 7.67oz Max Print: 1.53m Heavy Brushed Sweat Jersey 7.67oz From $39.50
Scroll Paper Fabric 3.54oz Max Print: 1.29m Scroll Paper Fabric 3.54oz From $39.50
Gaia Eco Woven 100% recycled 7.67oz Max Print: 1.48m Gaia Eco Woven 100% recycled 7.67oz From $44.50
Aida 14 count 5.31 oz Max Print: 1.07m Aida 14 count 5.31 oz From $44.50
Roller Blind Blackout (no light) 8.26oz Max Print: 1.55m Roller Blind Blackout (no light) 8.26oz From $65
Trooper Nylon Ripstop 55gsm Max Print: 1.46m Trooper Nylon Ripstop 55gsm From $44.50
Layla Stretch Cotton Denim 325gsm Max Print: 1.36m Layla Stretch Cotton Denim 325gsm From $72.50
Bermondsey Twill Recycled 130gsm Max Print: 1.45m Bermondsey Twill Recycled 130gsm From $39.50
Softy Peach Stretch 230gsm Max Print: 1.42m Softy Peach Stretch 230gsm From $44.50
Nero Ponte 300gsm Max Print: 1.55m Nero Ponte 300gsm From $39.50
Hemp Tencel Plain Weave 3.98oz Max Print: 1.41m Hemp Tencel Plain Weave 3.98oz From $65
Paramount Brushed Jersey 325gsm Max Print: 1.35m Paramount Brushed Jersey 325gsm From $44.50
LuxCuff Heavy Rib 400gsm Max Print: 1.15m LuxCuff Heavy Rib 400gsm From $44.50
Soft White Nappa Bubble Texture 1.6mm Max Print: 0.7m Soft White Nappa Bubble Texture 1.6mm From $36.25
Neoprene 600gsm (1-2mm thick) Max Print: 1.24m Neoprene 600gsm (1-2mm thick) From $70
Soft White Nappa Smooth 1.4mm Max Print: 0.7m Soft White Nappa Smooth 1.4mm From $36.25
Stiff White Nappa Texture 1-1.5mm Max Print: 0.7m Stiff White Nappa Texture 1-1.5mm From $36.25
Diamond Jersey 7.96oz Max Print: 1.35m Diamond Jersey 7.96oz From $24.50
Poly Georgette Beige 65gsm Max Print: 1.41m Poly Georgette Beige 65gsm From $39.50
Chelsea Tencel Twill 185gsm Max Print: 1.4m Chelsea Tencel Twill 185gsm From $44.50

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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. It 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. It 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 fabric is naturally bacteria resistant. It also blocks ultraviolet rays, giving it an advantage for outdoor clothing.

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