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Custom Stretch Fabric

Printed stretch fabric is a popular choice for apparel, thanks to its unique elastic properties. Stretch fabric printing is an essential in the fashion industry, and in this guide, we discover why. Stretch fabric refers to any textile material that has the ability to stretch and recover its original shape. Our printed stretch fabric allows you to apply any design or pattern, while 4-way stretch fabric is a specific type of custom stretch fabric that stretches both horizontally and vertically.

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Real 100% Silk Georgette 50gsm Max Print: 1.33m Real 100% Silk Georgette 50gsm From $70
Real 100% Silk Crepe de Chine 60gsm Max Print: 1.37m Real 100% Silk Crepe de Chine 60gsm From $70
Cotton Calico 152gsm Max Print: 1.47m Cotton Calico 152gsm From $44.50
Cotton-Linen 228gsm Max Print: 1.38m Cotton-Linen 228gsm From $44.50
Bull Denim 400gsm Max Print: 1.48m Bull Denim 400gsm From $44.50
Silk Sensation (poly) 90gsm Max Print: 1.4m Silk Sensation (poly) 90gsm From $44.50
Organza 40gsm Max Print: 1.39m Organza 40gsm From $44.50
Paris Chiffon (poly) 40gsm Max Print: 1.37m Paris Chiffon (poly) 40gsm From $44.50
Mulmul Soft Muslin (poly) 55gsm Max Print: 1.29m Mulmul Soft Muslin (poly) 55gsm From $44.50
Lycra Heavy Matte 250gsm Max Print: 1.45m Lycra Heavy Matte 250gsm From $44.50
Lifestyle Recycled Poly Jersey 160gsm Max Print: 1.56m Lifestyle Recycled Poly Jersey 160gsm From $44.50
Woven Canvas 300gsm Max Print: 1.57m Woven Canvas 300gsm From $44.50
Real 100% Silk Satin 85gsm Max Print: 1.36m Real 100% Silk Satin 85gsm From $95.45
Lino 100% Linen Plain Weave 143gsm Max Print: 1.39m Lino 100% Linen Plain Weave 143gsm From $73.45
Crepe de Chine (poly) 85gsm Max Print: 1.41m Crepe de Chine (poly) 85gsm From $44.50
Duchess Satin 200gsm Max Print: 1.44m Duchess Satin 200gsm From $44.50
Marbled Velvet 220gsm Max Print: 1.41m Marbled Velvet 220gsm From $44.50
Florence Power Net 60gsm Max Print: 1.34m Florence Power Net 60gsm From $44.50
Soft Fashion Jersey 200gsm Max Print: 1.51m Soft Fashion Jersey 200gsm From $44.50
Rustique Calico Organic Cotton 148gsm Max Print: 1.47m Rustique Calico Organic Cotton 148gsm From $44.50
Feather Voile 55gsm FR Max Print: 1.55m Feather Voile 55gsm FR From $44.50
Deluxe Organic Cotton Satin 130gsm Max Print: 1.55m Deluxe Organic Cotton Satin 130gsm From $49.50
Fine wove Linen Cotton 90gsm Max Print: 1.35m Fine wove Linen Cotton 90gsm From $49.50
Real 100% Light Silk Satin 50gsm Max Print: 1.36m Real 100% Light Silk Satin 50gsm From $70
Pima Lawn 100% Cotton 75gsm Pigment Max Print: 1.46m Pima Lawn 100% Cotton 75gsm Pigment From $44.50
Pima Lawn 100% Cotton washed 75gsm Reactive Max Print: 1.45m Pima Lawn 100% Cotton washed 75gsm Reactive From $44.50
Cottage Cotton Slub 107gsm Max Print: 1.42m Cottage Cotton Slub 107gsm From $44.50
Janice Poplin Organic Cotton washed 135gsm Max Print: 1.41m Janice Poplin Organic Cotton washed 135gsm From $49.50
Cotton Satin 172gsm Max Print: 1.49m Cotton Satin 172gsm From $44.50
Cotton Twill 213gsm Max Print: 1.45m Cotton Twill 213gsm From $44.50
Organic Cotton Canvas 309gsm Max Print: 1.5m Organic Cotton Canvas 309gsm From $49.50
Poly Twill 200gsm Max Print: 1.44m Poly Twill 200gsm From $44.50
Silk Impression (poly) 41gsm Max Print: 1.39m Silk Impression (poly) 41gsm From $44.50
Velvet Fever Poly Satin 110gsm Max Print: 1.43m Velvet Fever Poly Satin 110gsm From $44.50
Crushed Velour 245gsm Max Print: 1.35m Crushed Velour 245gsm From $44.50
Suede Vision 250gsm FR Max Print: 1.46m Suede Vision 250gsm FR From $44.50
Soft Velvet 280gsm Max Print: 1.42m Soft Velvet 280gsm From $44.50
Slinky Lycra Matte 210gsm Max Print: 1.53m Slinky Lycra Matte 210gsm From $44.50
Olympic Sports Jersey 180gsm Max Print: 1.43m Olympic Sports Jersey 180gsm From $44.50
Poly Felt 1mm Max Print: 0.94m Poly Felt 1mm From $44.50
Flex Sport Lycra 220gsm Max Print: 1.45m Flex Sport Lycra 220gsm From $44.50
Organic Recycled Cotton Twill 213gsm Max Print: 1.49m Organic Recycled Cotton Twill 213gsm From $44.50
Pure Poplin Organic Cotton 148gsm Max Print: 1.49m Pure Poplin Organic Cotton 148gsm From $44.50
Mulberry Silk Habotai 38gsm Max Print: 1.08m Mulberry Silk Habotai 38gsm From $73.45
Bermondsey Twill Recycled 130gsm Max Print: 1.45m Bermondsey Twill Recycled 130gsm From $44.50
Poly Georgette 65gsm Max Print: 1.41m Poly Georgette 65gsm From $44.50
Tender Terry Towelling 350gsm Max Print: 1.5m Tender Terry Towelling 350gsm From $44.50
Velvet Shimmer 371gsm Max Print: 1.38m Velvet Shimmer 371gsm From $49.50
Tapestry 14 Count 159gsm Max Print: 0.96m Tapestry 14 Count 159gsm From $49.50
Tokri Half Panama Cotton 230gsm Max Print: 1.45m Tokri Half Panama Cotton 230gsm From $49.50
Cosmic Cotton Warp Satin 246gsm Max Print: 1.36m Cosmic Cotton Warp Satin 246gsm From $44.50
Sailor's Woven Canvas 480gsm Max Print: 1.42m Sailor's Woven Canvas 480gsm From $49.50
Oilcloth Matte 274gsm Max Print: 1.39m Oilcloth Matte 274gsm From $49.50
Wool Silk Blend Plain Weave 113gsm Max Print: 1.4m Wool Silk Blend Plain Weave 113gsm From $70
Silhouette Cotton Sateen 125gsm Max Print: 1.74m Silhouette Cotton Sateen 125gsm From $49.50
Vea Organic Cotton Satin 140gsm Max Print: 1.46m Vea Organic Cotton Satin 140gsm From $49.50
Cotton Drill 255gsm Max Print: 1.49m Cotton Drill 255gsm From $44.50
10oz Denim 300gsm Max Print: 1.47m 10oz Denim 300gsm From $44.50
Organic Half-Panama Cotton 300gsm Max Print: 1.47m Organic Half-Panama Cotton 300gsm From $49.50
Peached Poly Sheeting 130gsm Max Print: 1.79m Peached Poly Sheeting 130gsm From $44.50
Butterfly Smooth Crepe 150gsm Max Print: 1.43m Butterfly Smooth Crepe 150gsm From $44.50
Panama Flo 150gsm Max Print: 1.47m Panama Flo 150gsm From $44.50
Fashion Crepe 150gsm Max Print: 1.37m Fashion Crepe 150gsm From $44.50
Lustrous Seduction Poly Satin 85gsm Max Print: 1.44m Lustrous Seduction Poly Satin 85gsm From $44.50
Taffeta 90gsm Max Print: 1.43m Taffeta 90gsm From $44.50
Lucent Satin 120gsm Max Print: 1.38m Lucent Satin 120gsm From $44.50
Monroe Satin 160gsm Max Print: 1.46m Monroe Satin 160gsm From $44.50
Ripstop 65gsm Max Print: 1.43m Ripstop 65gsm From $44.50
Ella Waterproof 70gsm Max Print: 1.46m Ella Waterproof 70gsm From $44.50
Voille De Ville 120gsm Max Print: 1.49m Voille De Ville 120gsm From $44.50
Linden Waterproof 120gsm Max Print: 1.45m Linden Waterproof 120gsm From $44.50
Breathable Waterproof 155gsm Max Print: 1.45m Breathable Waterproof 155gsm From $44.50
Nautica Peached Splash Proof 172gsm Max Print: 1.46m Nautica Peached Splash Proof 172gsm From $44.50
Polar Fleece 285gsm Max Print: 1.55m Polar Fleece 285gsm From $44.50
Chenille 330gsm Max Print: 1.45m Chenille 330gsm From $44.50
Neoprene 1000gsm Max Print: 1.3m Neoprene 1000gsm From $95.45
Dorchester Linen Look 231gsm Max Print: 1.36m Dorchester Linen Look 231gsm From $44.50
Mayfair Herringbone Weave 269gsm Max Print: 1.43m Mayfair Herringbone Weave 269gsm From $44.50
Archway Brushed Twill 290gsm Max Print: 1.43m Archway Brushed Twill 290gsm From $44.50
Portobello Canvas 250gsm Max Print: 1.45m Portobello Canvas 250gsm From $44.50
Blossom lace 35gsm Max Print: 1.58m Blossom lace 35gsm From $44.50
Lycra Matt 140gsm Max Print: 1.35m Lycra Matt 140gsm From $44.50
Lycra Soft Sheen 160gsm Max Print: 1.43m Lycra Soft Sheen 160gsm From $44.50
Scuba 275gsm Max Print: 1.42m Scuba 275gsm From $44.50
Scuba Crepe 290gsm Max Print: 1.44m Scuba Crepe 290gsm From $44.50
Slub Jersey 140gsm Max Print: 1.49m Slub Jersey 140gsm From $44.50
Airflow Light 145gsm Max Print: 1.45m Airflow Light 145gsm From $44.50
Loose Knit Jersey 185gsm Max Print: 1.44m Loose Knit Jersey 185gsm From $44.50
Crepe Stretch 190gsm Max Print: 1.44m Crepe Stretch 190gsm From $44.50
Solange Silky Jersey 215gsm Max Print: 1.42m Solange Silky Jersey 215gsm From $44.50
Rox Sports Jersey 250gsm Max Print: 1.49m Rox Sports Jersey 250gsm From $44.50
Quilted Jersey Stretch 255gsm Max Print: 1.29m Quilted Jersey Stretch 255gsm From $44.50
Chain Jersey 255gsm Max Print: 1.31m Chain Jersey 255gsm From $44.50
Ponte Jersey 260gsm Max Print: 1.39m Ponte Jersey 260gsm From $44.50
LoopBack Sweat Jersey 250gsm Max Print: 1.57m LoopBack Sweat Jersey 250gsm From $44.50
Heavy Brushed Sweat Jersey 260gsm Max Print: 1.53m Heavy Brushed Sweat Jersey 260gsm From $44.50
Soft Shell Jersey 350gsm Max Print: 1.43m Soft Shell Jersey 350gsm From $49.50
Speaker Grille Cloth 140gsm Max Print: 1.47m Speaker Grille Cloth 140gsm From $44.50
Scroll Paper Fabric 120gsm Max Print: 1.29m Scroll Paper Fabric 120gsm From $44.50
Gaia Eco Woven 100% recycled 260gsm Max Print: 1.55m Gaia Eco Woven 100% recycled 260gsm From $49.50
Furnishing Leatherette 600gsm Max Print: 1.28m Furnishing Leatherette 600gsm From $65
Warm Leatherette 700gsm Max Print: 1.27m Warm Leatherette 700gsm From $65
Chichi Furnishing Velour 280gsm Max Print: 1.37m Chichi Furnishing Velour 280gsm From $44.50
Tapestry 10 Count 237gsm Max Print: 0.96m Tapestry 10 Count 237gsm From $49.50
Tapestry 12 Count 202gsm Max Print: 0.96m Tapestry 12 Count 202gsm From $49.50
Aida 14 count 180gsm Max Print: 1.07m Aida 14 count 180gsm From $49.50
Poly Felt 3mm Max Print: 0.99m Poly Felt 3mm From $49.50
Roller Blind Standard (allows some light) 220gsm Max Print: 1.57m Roller Blind Standard (allows some light) 220gsm From $65
Roller Blind Blackout (no light) 280gsm Max Print: 1.55m Roller Blind Blackout (no light) 280gsm From $65
Panda Woven Bamboo 115gsm Max Print: 1.41m Panda Woven Bamboo 115gsm From $44.50
Monty Organic Cotton Drill 249gsm Max Print: 1.49m Monty Organic Cotton Drill 249gsm From $44.50
Freefall Water resist Nylon 45gsm Max Print: 1.44m Freefall Water resist Nylon 45gsm From $44.50
Starlight Organza 35gsm Max Print: 1.38m Starlight Organza 35gsm From $44.50
Trooper Nylon Ripstop 55gsm Max Print: 1.46m Trooper Nylon Ripstop 55gsm From $49.50
Mulayam 100% Cotton Mulmul 59gsm Max Print: 1.05m Mulayam 100% Cotton Mulmul 59gsm From $49.50
Lumin Cotton Drill 249gsm Reactive Max Print: 1.43m Lumin Cotton Drill 249gsm Reactive From $44.50
Svelte Microfibre Towelling 220gsm Max Print: 1.58m Svelte Microfibre Towelling 220gsm From $44.50
Royal Silk Chiffon 26gsm Max Print: 1.33m Royal Silk Chiffon 26gsm From $73.45
Bounce Cotton Jersey 170gsm Max Print: 1.51m Bounce Cotton Jersey 170gsm From $49.50
Layla Stretch Cotton Denim 325gsm Max Print: 1.36m Layla Stretch Cotton Denim 325gsm From $73.45
Pineapple Leather 685gsm Max Print: 1.45m Pineapple Leather 685gsm From $39.95
Twill Elegance 98gsm Max Print: 1.46m Twill Elegance 98gsm From $44.50
Softy Peach Stretch 230gsm Max Print: 1.44m Softy Peach Stretch 230gsm From $49.50
Plush Velvet 250gsm Max Print: 1.42m Plush Velvet 250gsm From $44.50
Nero Ponte 300gsm Max Print: 1.55m Nero Ponte 300gsm From $44.50
Poly Georgette Beige 65gsm Max Print: 1.41m Poly Georgette Beige 65gsm From $44.50
Cotton Muslin 50gsm Max Print: 1.33m Cotton Muslin 50gsm From $49.50
Neoprene 600gsm (1-2mm thick) Max Print: 1.24m Neoprene 600gsm (1-2mm thick) From $70
Plain Weave FR Polyester 145gsm Max Print: 1.4m Plain Weave FR Polyester 145gsm From $44.50
Artists Poly Canvas 260gsm Max Print: 1.3m Artists Poly Canvas 260gsm From $44.50
Soft White Nappa Smooth 1.4mm Max Print: 0.7m Soft White Nappa Smooth 1.4mm From $39.95
Soft White Nappa Bubble Texture 1.6mm Max Print: 0.7m Soft White Nappa Bubble Texture 1.6mm From $39.95
Diamond Jersey 270gsm Max Print: 1.35m Diamond Jersey 270gsm From $24.50
Chelsea Tencel Twill 185gsm Max Print: 1.4m Chelsea Tencel Twill 185gsm From $49.50
Hempton Twill Hemp Cotton 195gsm Max Print: 1.6m Hempton Twill Hemp Cotton 195gsm From $65
Hemp Tencel Plain Weave 135gsm Max Print: 1.6m Hemp Tencel Plain Weave 135gsm From $65
Paramount Brushed Jersey 325gsm Max Print: 1.6m Paramount Brushed Jersey 325gsm From $49.50
LuxCuff Heavy Rib 400gsm Max Print: 1.15m LuxCuff Heavy Rib 400gsm From $49.50

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Custom Stretch Fabric Printing

What is stretch fabric?

Stretch fabric is a generalised term used for any textile, woven or knitted, which has more stretch, elasticity and recovery than regular fabrics. They are usually synthetic but they can be blended with natural fabrics, such as cotton and linen.

These fabrics have either a 2-way or a 4-way stretch and the majority of weft-knitted textiles, such as stretch jersey fabric, are innately stretchy. 2-way stretches in one direction, usually from selvedge to selvedge – but can be in other directions, depending on the knit – whereas a 4-way stretches in both directions; crosswise and lengthwise.

Popular and widely available fabrics include:
  • Lycra
  • Stretch cotton
  • Stretch jersey fabric
  • Stretch lace fabric
  • Organza
  • Mesh
  • Fleece
  • Velvet
  • Neoprene
  • Scuba fabric
  • Elastane
  • Spandex

How is it manufactured?

Stretch fabrics have evolved throughout the years and fabrics, such as neoprene, spandex and elastane or Lycra have been invented and used widely in the fashion, artistic and decorative worlds.

Stretch fabrics can be made mechanically; by using the knitting process outlined above, or they can be made by including a yarn that already has an inherent stretch, such as spandex and elastane.

The actual elasticity comes from the fibres, which make up the fabric. The degree of stretch can vary from as little as 5% all the way to 500% of its original length. It is generally thought of that only fabrics with 15% elongation and recovery, and above, are described as true stretch fabrics.

Purposes of stretch fabric

Stretch fabrics are highly versatile and can be used either on their own or mixed with other fibres to create materials, which are useful and functional. Stretch fabrics are used predominantly in the fashion and sportswear industries to provide comfort, fit and flexibility as well as a beautiful aesthetic quality.

Properties

The main property of stretch fabrics is their elasticity. Textiles such as stretch jersey fabric, stretch knit fabric and stretch lace fabric are extremely popular, thanks to their stretch and recovery rate. 

When choosing your stretch fabric online, it is important to understand just how stretchy they are, as there are several degrees of elasticity in fabrics.
  • Comfort stretch fabrics stretch and recover within the range of around 15-30% and are commonly used for everyday items, such as t-shirts, sportswear, swimwear, trousers and more. They conform to the body contours without being overly tight.
  • Power stretch fabrics can stretch and recover in the range of 30% all the way to 200%. These are mostly used to manufacture items that compress and control the body, such as bras, sports bras, activewear, skiwear and surgical supports. 

Advantages of stretch fabric

These materials have a great variety of advantages, which have driven the desire to constantly improve them. The main advantage, as to why stretchy fabrics and materials are just so popular, is that when the fabric is stretched, it can return to its original state. Even when stretched repeatedly.

This attribute is especially important in clothing such as swimwear, activewear, hosiery and other garments, which are made to be worn close to the body. This includes form-fitting and cosplay.

The other major advantage of stretch fabrics is that they can be easily blended with either other synthetic materials or natural fibres to create an overall fabric of brilliant quality and functionality.

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