Fabric Printing, Textile Design & Sustainable Fabric Guides
Explore practical guides on digital fabric printing, fabric selection, sustainable textiles, design tips, interiors, fashion, wallpaper and printing your own designs in the UK.
Whether you are a designer, artist, maker, student or creative business, our blog helps you choose the right fabric, prepare artwork for print and understand the best options for your project. Browse advice from our London fabric printing studio across fashion, homeware, upholstery, wallpaper and sustainable textile production.
Warp, weft, weave… these are the terms that explain what is woven fabrics. Let’s simplify them to get an idea of what exactly woven fabric is
August 07, 2025
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Alexander Wills
There are so many different stunning fashion fabrics available in the UK. maake narrows down the choices by giving our recommendations.
October 12, 2023
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Artemis Doupa
It's important to look at your swimwear fabric labels and make sure the fabric used meets your needs. maake offers some great swimwear fabric choices.
August 23, 2023
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Artemis Doupa
We’re finally taking fashion sustainability seriously, and we’re seeing it globally, with regulation changes, as well as new technology. The Digital Product Passport requires that fashion brands give detailed information about each garment they produce, including the materials used, where they came from, whether the fabric is synthetic or natural, how to care for it and how to repair it.
July 28, 2026
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Sharon Preston
We delve deeper to provide an update on what’s happening in fashion and 3D printing. Thanks to AI and innovation, the new 3D systems can save businesses time and money and ensure waste does not end up in landfill.
May 21, 2026
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Sharon Preston
Welcome to the maake 12 Gifts of Christmas Sale!Every morning for 12 days at 9 AM, we’ll reveal a new festive offer- a gift from us to you, right here....
December 03, 2025
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Madureeka Saravana Balan
With so many global attempts at creating a more sustainable fashion wardrobe, there’s a lot of different options available. We need to decide how much sustainability was accounted for in the manufacture of a garment before we buy it. And that includes the human element – whether the people who made that garment live and work in a healthy environment. How can we fix this?
December 11, 2025
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Artemis Doupa
Global manufacturers are improving their production processes to make them more sustainable and offer customers fabrics that do more than only cover our bodies. New fabric technology produces fabrics and clothing that keep us cooler and more hygienic. This technology does this by reducing odours, protecting sensitive skin and extending the life of the fabric. Let’s take a look at new-age antimicrobial fabric…
September 09, 2025
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Alexander Wills
Global manufacturers are improving their production processes to make them more sustainable and offer customers fabrics that do more than only cover our bodies. New fabric technology produces fabrics and clothing that keep us cooler and more hygienic. This technology does this by reducing odours, protecting sensitive skin and extending the life of the fabric. Let’s take a look at new-age antimicrobial fabric…
April 30, 2025
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Alexander Wills
Transform a home into a stylish version of its former self with a little advice from maake. Use our tips on the best textile choices, from colours to patterns and everything in between, and get ready for a brand new look
March 15, 2023
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Artemis Doupa
Explore our comprehensive guide on waterproof fabric before making your purchase. From durability to protection, get all the insights you need for weather-resistant products.
January 24, 2023
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Artemis Doupa
Classic contemporary interior design seamlessly merges timeless elegance with modern simplicity. Discover how to balance classic and modern elements for a versatile and chic space.
January 23, 2023
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Artemis Doupa
Play with wallpaper and create a perfect kids' bedroom.
December 20, 2022
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Alexander Wills
Why don't you go with teal?
March 08, 2021
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Artemis Doupa
Sacred geometry, myth, and sustainability come together in Allauric, an MA collection that reimagines fashion for a greener future. Using zero-waste modular design and custom-printed pure hemp knit, Laura Lambert brings visionary art to life while challenging the conventions of modern fashion.
September 25, 2025
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Madureeka Saravana Balan
As we're celebrating small enterprise this Enterprise Week, we asked 8 small business owners to tell us their personal stories about how they founded and run their SMEs This week,...
November 21, 2022
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Alexander Wills
Making clothes is easier than you think, if you follow our detailed guide.
May 17, 2022
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Artemis Doupa
Whatever products you’re planning to sell online, whether they include fashion clothing and accessories, tableware and other gorgeous items for home interiors, or other lifestyle fabric products, you need the right tools to get you started. Building your online shop can be affordable, and you can work on it at home, full-time or in the evenings and on weekends. And you can build your online store in just 6 simple steps!
January 22, 2026
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Artemis Doupa
The geometric fabric pattern selection is a timeless source of branding and fashion inspiration. And with modern printing techniques becoming more sustainable, the selection of options for printing a geometric pattern on fabric is infinitesimal… and sustainable.
April 26, 2024
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Artemis Doupa
The ultimate guide to fabric designs, including details on textile designing, and how to design magnificent patterns on fabrics for your products.
March 20, 2024
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Artemis Doupa
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