85% polyester, 15% elastane
1.56yd Max Print
Sublimation inks
5.60oz 
Swimwear
BS EN 13758 UV Protective 
Hemming Available
Sustainably printed
Ships In 1 - 2 days. Delivery: $12.95
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Order a swatch packProduct Description
Made up of a 85:15, polyester / elastane ratio, this soft custom Lycra Soft Sheen fabric is the shiny sister of the matt Lycra. With a shimmering face, this material has the slightest sparkle finish to it, making the patterns stand out and catch the light easily. The fabric has a 4-way stretch, with more on the weft and it will retain its shape once manipulated. A highly flexible fabric and super popular. It resists pilling and abrasion and has moisture wicking capabilities too, meaning that it draws perspiration from the body to cool you down. The weave is tight making the fabric solid and strong. It is durable and easy to maintain making it a fabric which ages well with a print that lasts a long time.
Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Ink
Care instructions
Wash at 30°C / 86°F, low tumble dry heat, hang to dry, do not wring, low heat iron.
Not sure if this is the right fabric or need some more inspiration?
Order a fabric test print $19.95How it works
Upload your design
We automatically apply your design to the product you selected
Make it perfect
Use our smart tools to get it exactly right and select the finishing options
Preview & checkout
Confirm your designs with our 3D previews and checkout with confidence
1-2 Days Production
Sit back and relax. Your product is on its way!
How our pricing works
Standard fabric sizes
Our pricing is based on the quantity and dimensions of the products you order. The more you order, the better price you’ll get. We also offer lower pricing for larger dimensions, students and wholesalers.
Finishing price list
We have a full Cut & Sew service here at Contrado, and are able to hem your fabric prints for a small additional charge per meter.
- Folded hem (range of 8 thread colours)
- Overlock hem (range of 8 thread colours)
- Cut on the line
- Pinked edge
You can choose to have your prints hemmed with either black or white thread. The hemming material allowances can be found in our Print guidelines & finishing section of our FAQs.
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Volume in
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sq m
sq yds
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Price | Discount |
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| <= 0.5 sq m | $ 39.50 fixed | 0.0% |
| 0.5 - < 1.0 sq m | $ 79.00 /sq m | 0.0% |
| 1.0 - < 3.0 sq m | $ 79.00 /sq m | 0.0% |
| 3.0 - < 10.0 sq m | $ 65.00 /sq m | 17.7% |
| 10.0 - < 20.0 sq m | $ 60.00 /sq m | 24.1% |
| 20.0 - < 30.0 sq m | $ 59.00 /sq m | 25.3% |
| 30.0 - < 40.0 sq m | $ 57.00 /sq m | 27.8% |
| 40.0 - < 50.0 sq m | $ 54.00 /sq m | 31.6% |
| 50.0 + sq m | $ 46.00 /sq m | 41.8% |
** For larger projects or custom inquiries, please contact us.
** All prices listed above are determined per 1 unit width.
Delivery time & costs
Custom Lycra Soft Sheen Fabric
From $39.50
- 85% polyester, 15% elastane
- 1.56yd Max Print
- Sublimation inks
- 5.60oz
- Swimwear
-
BS EN 13758 UV Protective
- Hemming Available
-
Sustainably printed
Ships In 1 - 2 days. Delivery: $12.95
Delivery options
Explore our
Swatch packs and color charts available for as little as $1.95 with express delivery
Order a swatch packHelp
Printing on Lycra Soft Sheen Fabric
This is our gorgeous custom made Lycra Soft Sheen fabric. This flexible, shiny poly-blend is waiting for your customized designs.
Surface textures
Soft and smooth in their finish, these elasticated fabrics mold well to the body and hugs the figure, taking on various shapes and returning to its original state after. The three Lycra fabrics we provide all have soft front and back surfaces making them ideal for clothing.
Print detail
All of our Lycra fabrics have a white base tone, with colors and details printing clearly, producing highly defined lines. All 3 Lycras are slightly opaque, so light shines through the fabrics easily.
Usage
With an easy drape this fabric lends itself to a range of clothing including dresses, clothing, and leggings. Lycra is also perfect for sportswear due to its sweat resistant qualities. It is also ideal for a host of swimwear including costumes and bikinis.
Print Guideline
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.
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 Options’ 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.
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)
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 abuilt 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.
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.
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.
Why do the 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.
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.
Should I save my file as a TIFF or JPEG?
For
multi-coloured 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.
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.
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.
Can I order labels in another fabric?
Will you cut themlike 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 fabric into label format.
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).
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
We have a full Cut & Sew service here at
- 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 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
Please note: As we make everything by hand, all sizes may vary slightly.
For further information about our fabrics see our FAQs.
What is the difference between 'Lycra Soft Sheen' and 'Lycra Matt'?
They have very similar qualities, with just the finish making them different; the matt finish or the soft sheen finish. The Soft Sheen weighs more by 0.59oz and this more shimmery option also retains color better when stretched severely.
Is there a similar fabric that doesn't have so much stretch?
There are a few shimmer faced fabrics in our collection but the closest in appearance would probably be the Silk Impression. This is a thin silk alternative with less stretch. We would advise ordering a swatch pack to fully appreciate the fabrics differences..
Does the Lycra Soft Sheen retain it's shape?
Our Lycra Soft Sheen fabric is highly flexible and therefore, as long as you aren't pulling it beyond its limits, it will return to its original shape if you give it a wash and allow it to dry.
Martindale
Martindale > 20,000 revs
Fabric withstood Martindale rub test to 20,000 revolutions. What you can say to your customers: Suitable for use in medium wear applications.
Rub Fast 80k
Martindale BS EN ISO 12947 80,000 revs: Fabric withstood Martindale rub test to 80,000 revolutions. What you can say to your customers: Suitable for use in high wear / Severe Contract applications.
Fire safety
BS 5722:1984. Flammability for nightwear
This fabric complies with the flammability performance requirements of The Nightwear (Safety) Regulations 1985. (Statutory Instrument 1985 No 2043)
Generic
Bleach Cleanable
This fabric can be washed with a weak bleach solution if required, using no greater than 1% bleach concentration
Dimensional Stability to Washing
Tested for shrinakge % in a 30°C washing cycle. With shrinakge less than <2%.
Resistance to Pilling
This test specifies the resistance of a fabric to pilling, fuzzing, and matting of textile fabrics. Grade 3/4 represents appropriate for use in high wear domestic environments.
Resistance to Pilling
This test specifies the resistance of a fabric to pilling, fuzzing, and matting of textile fabrics. Grade 3/4 represents appropriate for use in high wear garments.
Seam Slippage
Seam Slippage test for fabrics dtermines the likelhood of a seam ppenign when
Tear Strength ≥30N+
This standard provides a method for determining the force required to tear a fabric. This fabrics scores above ≥30N+ which represents a good fabric to use for upholstery in domestic or public areas.
Tensile Strength
The tensile strength of a material is a measure of the force required to pull it apart. A result of 600N+ represents a good fabric for upholstery in domestic or public areas.
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