Custom Stiff Translucent Printing
From $65
100% polyester 
1.57m Max Print
UV inks
220gsm 
Crafting
BS5867 Curtains and drapes 
Hemming Available
Sustainably printed
Ships in 3 - 4 days. Delivery $15.95
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Order a swatch packProduct Description
This stiff fabric is a poly woven of spun yarns. It features an acrylic coating to make it white, giving it a slightly waxy surface texture and subtle sheen. This is a strong, firm textile which does not fray. Weighing 220gsm, the custom printed Stiff Translucent fabric is structured, strong and holds its shape well, and lets a little light through without being transparent in any way. It's fire rated for your protection.
Certification
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BS5867 Curtains and drapes
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Oeko Tex Standard 100 fabric
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Greenguard Certified
Care instructions
Use duster and or vacuum gently with appropriate fitting.
Not sure if this is the right fabric or need some more inspiration?
Order a fabric test print $32.95How 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 metre.
- 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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Price | Discount |
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| <= 0.5 sq m | $ 65.00 fixed | 0.0% |
| 0.5 - < 1.0 sq m | $ 130.00 /sq m | 0.0% |
| 1.0 - < 3.0 sq m | $ 120.00 /sq m | 7.7% |
| 3.0 - < 10.0 sq m | $ 105.90 /sq m | 18.5% |
| 10.0 - < 20.0 sq m | $ 95.90 /sq m | 26.2% |
| 20.0 - < 30.0 sq m | $ 94.90 /sq m | 27.0% |
| 30.0 - < 40.0 sq m | $ 92.90 /sq m | 28.5% |
| 40.0 - < 50.0 sq m | $ 89.90 /sq m | 30.8% |
| 50.0 + sq m | $ 70.90 /sq m | 45.5% |
** For larger projects or custom inquiries, please contact us.
** All prices listed above are determined per 1 unit width.
Delivery time & costs
Custom Stiff Translucent Printing
From $65
- 100% polyester
- 1.57m Max Print
- UV inks
- 220gsm
- Crafting
-
BS5867 Curtains and drapes
- Hemming Available
-
Sustainably printed
Ships in 3 - 4 days. Delivery $15.95
Delivery options
Explore our
Swatch packs and colour charts available for as little as $9.00 with fast delivery
Order a swatch packHelp
More details
Printing on Stiff Translucent Fabric
Try your print on Stiff Translucent fabric, order a test print or do a small print run and see your designs come to life. Main use is for roller blinds as you can't see through it at all but it lets a little through.
DIN 4102-1 Fire Certified
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Surface textures
There is no elasticity in this material, its tough taut texture is stiff and crisp to the touch. Both front and back textures are smooth but rigid, with the front having an ever so slightly waxy feel from the acrylic. The drape is a solid sturdy construct that is foldable and retains shape when manipulated. The acrylic coating gives this fabric a shiny surface and is waxy to the touch.
Print detail
We give an acrylic coating to the front to give the brilliant white base tone. The colours have a good contrast, looking very bright and vibrant. The material is semi-translucent (you can't see through it or what's behind it at all, but it lets a little light through) and has a slight sheen to the surface finish. This combined with the crispness of the fabric allows the printing to be precise and highly detailed.
Usage
Due to the fact that this fabric does not fray and its taut tough construct, it makes this quite a sturdy material, perfect for use in shopping bags, laundry basket interiors, and ideal for roller blinds, and we also make laundry bags and toy bags from it, as it is a material that will stand up on its own with the right shape construction.
Print guidelines & finishing
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 colour 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.
Which colour model should I choose? RGB or CMYK?
We advise providing images in the RGB colour space. Specifically using the sRGB image profile, to achieve best colour 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
There is no limit on the length of the fabric that you can order. We have a preview design window set up to 5m max to visualise the print, but that's not a print limit. If you'd like to order more, you can increase the quantity (x2 for 10m or x 4 for 20m for e.g.) and then your orders can be as long 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.
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 5mm 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 colours are used. It can be minimised 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.
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 and Text Tools' tab. You can see and edit the dimensions of the image under the quality information next to the thumbnail.
Why are there slight colour differences between my orders?
We work at improving our colour profiles all the time. Though rare it may happen that from one print run to another, and there could be slight colour 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 colour variations can be intensified from fabric to fabric due to the varying grains and textures of the fabric.
Do you print on fabric a customer supplies?
Unfortunately not; we like to test meticulously so that we know what gets best results on our fabrics, and our facilities cater perfectly to them. We do however print sublimation 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 colours 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 ordering 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. A lot of our fabrics are semi-transparent or have some show through and 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 them like 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 colours 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 fulfilment. Rather than roll the fabrics and 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 colour differences between my orders?
We work at improving our colour profiles all the time. Though rare it may happen that from one print run to another, and there could be slight colour 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 colour variations can be intensified from fabric to fabric due to the varying grains and textures of the fabric.
Sizing For Hemming And Shrinkage
We have a full Cut & Sew service here at Contrado, 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 5 to 20mm of material, depending on the thickness of the fabric. So, for example, if you want a finished piece of fabric that measures 100 x 100cm, you will need to order a size of 101.5cm x 101.5cm 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 (20-100gsm): 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 (101-200gsm): 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
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 for 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.
For further information about our fabrics see our FAQs.
FAQ
If I cut this fabric will it fray?
This is a non fray fabric, so cut and sew neatly and you should be fray free.
Can I iron this fabric?
Because it has an acrylic coating, this is not safe for ironing. However, if you're using it for roller blinds, it shouldn't crease so you shouldn't have the need to iron it out.
Can I wash this on a high heat?
We do not recommend putting this textile in the washing machine. Simply use a damp cloth to wipe clean should you need to.
Certifications
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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