Custom Outdoor Fabric

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Custom Outdoor Fabric

Custom Printed Outdoor Fabric

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Create your own personalized design and have it printed on our range of custom outdoor fabrics. Find water...

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Custom Outdoor Fabric Features:

  • Range of several custom outdoor fabrics
  • Different weights and characteristics
  • Suitable for fashion and DIY projects
  • Custom printed with your design
  • Made to order
  • No minimum order

There are many types of custom outdoor fabric that we have in this range for you, but they fall into two main categories; waterproof and water resistant.

There are a number of uses for these custom outdoor fabric, and they all have other unique properties and characteristics. There is stretchy fabric, soft fabric, stiff fabric, smooth fabric and non-stretch fabric. Choose from fabrics with a matte finish, or with a shiny finish. Custom printed outdoor fabric comes in lightweight, mid-weight and heavyweight, so there is plenty for you to choose from for so many different uses. We have waterproof materials for outdoor furniture and water resistant outdoor fabric prints for clothing, jackets and the garden furniture cushion.
  • Huge range of outdoor fabrics
  • Waterproof and water resistant choices
  • Both stretchy and non-stretch options
  • Smooth, stiff or soft fabrics suitable for outdoors
  • Choice of matte or shiny finish
  • Lightweight, mid-weight and heavy weight fabrics
  • Waterproof fabric for outdoor furniture
  • Water resistant fabric for clothing, and cushion material
  • Personalized with your custom design
  • Made to order in bespoke sizes
  • Handmade

Range of Outdoor Fabrics

Browse our range of outdoor fabrics.

  • Linden Waterproof 3.5 oz

    Linden Waterproof 3.5 oz

    • Max Width:
      1.59yd
    • Weight:
      3.54oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.61yd

    Medium weight, stiff and non-stretch with a shiny finish - waterproof

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Nautica 5.1 oz

    Nautica 5.1 oz

    • Max Width:
      1.60yd
    • Weight:
      5.07oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.62yd

    Medium weight, smooth and non-stretch with a matte finish - water resistant

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Breathable Waterproof 4.6 oz

    Breathable Waterproof 4.6 oz

    • Max Width:
      1.59yd
    • Weight:
      4.57oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.61yd

    Medium weight, smooth and non-stretch with a matte finish - waterproof

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Ripstop 2 oz

    Ripstop 2 oz

    • Max Width:
      1.56yd
    • Weight:
      1.92oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.59yd

    Light weight, stiff and non-stretch with a matte finish - waterproof

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Ella Waterproof 1.9 oz

    Ella Waterproof 1.9 oz

    • Max Width:
      1.60yd
    • Weight:
      2.06oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.62yd

    Light weight, smooth and non-stretch with a matte finish - waterproof

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Blackout Waterproof (no light) 8.26 oz

    Blackout Waterproof (no light) 8.26 oz

    • Max Width:
      1.70yd
    • Weight:
      8.26oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.72yd

    Heavy weight, stiff and non-stretch with a matte finish - waterproof

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Oilcloth Matte 8.08 oz

    Oilcloth Matte 8.08 oz

    • Max Width:
      1.52yd
    • Weight:
      8.08oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.54yd

    Heavy weight, stiff and non-stretch, with a matte finish - waterproof

    Composition:

    100% cotton

  • Warm Leatherette 20.65oz

    Warm Leatherette 20.65oz

    • Max Width:
      1.39yd
    • Weight:
      20.65oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.41yd

    Heavy weight, soft and stretchy with a matte finish - water resistant

  • Furnishing Leatherette 17.7oz

    Furnishing Leatherette 17.7oz

    • Max Width:
      1.40yd
    • Weight:
      17.70oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.42yd

    Durable "leather" stamp effect leatherette. 30k Martindale rub test for durability. Waterproof (BS3424.5A)

    Composition:

    90% pvc 5% polyester 5% cotton

  • Olympic Sports Jersey 5.31oz

    Olympic Sports Jersey 5.31oz

    • Max Width:
      1.56yd
    • Weight:
      5.31oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.59yd

    Mid-weight fabric, knitted outdoor sports jersey that is quick-dry and breathable.

    Composition:

    100% polyester

  • Sailor's Woven Canvas 14.16oz

    Sailor's Woven Canvas 14.16oz

    • Max Width:
      1.55yd
    • Weight:
      14.16oz
    • Roll Width:
      1.57yd

    Heavy weight, rustic plain weave canvas. Uses: soft furnishings, bags, cushions, home textiles. Edges will fray.

    Composition:

    100% Polyester

Care instructions

Wash at 86°F, low tumble dry heat, hang to dry, do not wring, low heat iron.

  • Wash At 86°F
  • Wash at 85°F
  • Tumble 1
  • Low Heat

What is Custom Outdoor Fabric?

Outdoor fabric prints are simply fabrics that are recommended for use outdoors. You would expect these to be waterproof fabrics, but not all of them are. Some of these fabrics are simply water resistant; water resistant fabrics tend to be lighter and softer, so are much more suited for use making garments, whereas waterproof fabrics tend to be stiffer, and are great for outdoor furniture and for things like cushions for outdoor seating. 

Waterproof textiles fall into one of two categories; they are either hydrophobic, which means water fearing, or hydrophilic, which means water loving. Hydrophobic fabrics are waterproof, however they are still permeable by steam. They have small pores which water cannot go through, however because steam particles are so much smaller than water, they can still pass through. Hydrophilic moves water using chemical diffusion. The custom outdoor fabric is negatively charged, and the positively charged water molecule is attracted through the gaps between the molecules of the fabric. This pushes the water through the gaps until the water vapor passes all the way through.  

Digital custom outdoor fabric printing

There are a few different methods that we use to do this - including dye sublimation and pigment printing. Every one of our printing methods permanently bonds your custom design to your custom outdoor fabric. Pigment printing is localized printing. This method applies the dyes directly to specific parts of the outdoor fabric, building up the colors and design. Dye sublimation is done in two steps; first, your design is printed onto a transfer sheet, and then using heat, your personalized design is permanently bonded to your outdoor fabric prints.

Hemming options

Whether you have created printed outdoor fabric for outdoor furniture, or custom outdoor fabric for garments, or cushion covers, you will be given a choice of edge finishing options. You will be offered a choice of two different hems (overlocked or baby hem) in a choice of two different thread colors (black or white), or the option to have your fabric sent "as is" with a white border, or "cut on the line" with all the white edges removed.

If you are opting to have your fabric hemmed, please make sure that you allow for the hem in your fabric measurements. 

  • Light fabrics: 2 fold hem taking up 0.23" - 0.31", so the actual height and width will each be 0.47"-0.63" shorter than your measurements
  • Medium fabrics that fray: 2 fold hem taking up 0.59" -0.78", so the actual height and width will each be 1.38" - 1.57" shorter than your measurements
  • Heavy/stiff/no-fray fabrics: 1 fold hem taking up 0.59" -0.78", so the actual height and width will each be 1.38" - 1.57" shorter than your measurements

 

Print Guideline

  • DPI-Print Guideline Icon

    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.

  • scaling-Print Guideline Icon

    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 Image’ 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.

  • RGB-CMYK Print Guideline Icon

    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)

  • Print-Roll Length Fabric Guide Icon

    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 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.

  • Borders-Print Guideline Icon

    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.

  • crocking-Print Guideline Icon

    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.

  • organics-Print Guideline Icon

    Why do my 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.

  • Transfer-Print Guideline Icon

    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.

  • Jpeg-Tiff Print Guideline Icon

    Should I save my file as a TIFF or JPEG?

    For multi-colored 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.

  • Shrinkage-Print Guideline Icon

    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.

  • Print-Both Sides Print Guideline Icon

    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.

  • Labels-Print Guideline Icon

    Can I order labels in another fabric? Would you cut them as 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 fabrics into label format.

  • Eco friendly Printing

    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).

  • colour palette

    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

Hemming Options ICON

We have a full Cut & Sew service here at Bags of Love, 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 0.2" to 0.75" (5-20mm) of material, depending on the thickness of the fabric. So, for example, if you want a finished piece of fabric that measures 39.37" x 39.37", you will need to order a size of 39.96" x 39.96" 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 (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 of 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 bear this in mind when it comes to your design. If you have any queries or would like to know about our cutting methods in more detail, please get in touch and we will be more than happy to discuss them with you.

For further information about our fabrics see our FAQs

Please note: As everything we provide is handmade to order, you may find a slight variance in the sizes. 

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