Are you a small business?
We make it easy to design, test and produce your own swimwear- without large commitments.
• No minimum orders
• Sample first, then scale up
• Premium fabrics printed in London
• Support available as your brand grows
Designed for swimwear brands, designers and independent makers
Designed by you. Made by us.
Upload your own design
Upload your artwork, pattern or illustration. We’ll guide you on scale, repeat and file setup so your print is ready.
Choose fabric, size and finish
Pick from our swimwear-ready fabrics, choose how much you need, and select your preferred finish. Order a sample first to test colour and stretch before production.
We print and sew it in London
Your design is printed to order in our North London studio with vibrant, long-lasting colour. Need help with sewing? We can review custom-made-up requests case by case.
Find Your Perfect Swimwear Fabric
Not sure which fabric to choose? Tell us what you're making and we'll recommend the best fabric for your project before you compare the full specifications below.
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Bikinis
Recommended Fabric
Recycled Eco Lycra
- Soft and comfortable stretch
- Excellent recovery
- Perfect for everyday swimwear
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Luxury Swimwear
Recommended Fabric
Eco Dynamica Lycra
- Premium matte finish
- Beautiful drape
- Soft luxury feel
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Performance Swimwear
Recommended Fabric
Active Eco Lycra
- Maximum stretch recovery
- Supportive feel
- Ideal for active movement
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Rash Vests & Surfwear
Recommended Fabric
Eco Surf Pro
- Soft peached finish
- Comfort stretch
- Ideal for water sports
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Sculpting One-Pieces
Recommended Fabric
Heavy Lycra 210
- High support
- More structure
- Excellent coverage
Swimwear FAQs
- How do I choose between matte and smooth finishes?
- Are your fabrics suitable for chlorine and saltwater?
- Do you produce finished swimwear or just print fabric?
- Will my design stretch or distort on swimwear fabric?
- Which fabric offers the most support and coverage?
- What is the difference between lightweight and heavyweight swimwear fabrics?
- Which fabric is best for bikinis?
- Which fabric is best for one-piece swimwear?
- Which fabric is best for sporty or active swimwear?
- Which fabric is best for swim shorts or surfwear?
- Do I need to line swimwear made from your fabrics?
Compare Our Swimwear Fabrics
Choose the fabric that best suits your design, finish, support level and overall feel.
| Key features | Active Eco Lycra | Recycled Eco Lycra | Eco Dynamica Lycra | Heavy Lycra 210 | Eco Surf Pro |
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| Recommended use | Active swim, bikinis, performance styles | Everyday swimwear, bikinis, one-pieces | Fashion swimwear, soft drape styles | Structured swimwear, one-pieces, higher coverage styles | Swim shorts, surfwear, performance styles |
| Feel in hand | Smooth, supportive, slightly firm | Smooth and soft with good stretch | Soft, slightly heavier with a matte feel | Firm, supportive, more structured | Soft with a lightly brushed / peached feel |
| Surface / finish | Smooth | Smooth | Matte | Smooth | Slightly peached |
| Stretch / handle | Excellent stretch, strong recovery | Excellent stretch, flexible | Good stretch with weight | Excellent stretch, more hold | Comfort stretch |
| Coverage / support | Medium | Medium | Medium–high | High | Medium |
| Composition | 82% rPET 18% EL | 78% rPET 22% Lycra | 80% rPET 20% EL | 80% Poly 20% Lycra | 90% rPET 10% EL |
| Fabric weight | 190gsm | 190gsm | 230gsm | 210gsm | 170gsm |
| Print width | 1400 mm | 1400 mm | 1400 mm | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Ink type | Dye Sublimation | Dye Sublimation | Dye Sublimation | Dye Sublimation | Dye Sublimation |
| Shrinkage during processing | 1–2% | 1–2% | 1–2% | 1–2% | 1–2% |
| Wash care | 60°C max | 60°C max | 60°C max | 60°C max | 40°C max |
| Dry cleanable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Active Eco Lycra
Recommended use
Active swim, bikinis, performance styles
Feel in hand
Smooth, supportive, slightly firm
Surface / finish
Smooth
Stretch / handle
Excellent stretch, strong recovery
Coverage / support
Medium
Composition
82% rPET 18% EL
Fabric weight
190gsm
Wash care
60°C max
Recycled Eco Lycra
Recommended use
Everyday swimwear, bikinis, one-pieces
Feel in hand
Smooth and soft with good stretch
Surface / finish
Smooth
Stretch / handle
Excellent stretch, flexible
Coverage / support
Medium
Composition
78% rPET 22% Lycra
Fabric weight
190gsm
Wash care
60°C max
Eco Dynamica Lycra
Recommended use
Fashion swimwear, soft drape styles
Feel in hand
Soft, slightly heavier with a matte feel
Surface / finish
Matte
Stretch / handle
Good stretch with weight
Coverage / support
Medium–high
Composition
80% rPET 20% EL
Fabric weight
230gsm
Wash care
60°C max
Heavy Lycra 210
Recommended use
Structured swimwear, one-pieces, higher coverage styles
Feel in hand
Firm, supportive, more structured
Surface / finish
Smooth
Stretch / handle
Excellent stretch, more hold
Coverage / support
High
Composition
80% Poly 20% Lycra
Fabric weight
210gsm
Wash care
60°C max
Eco Surf Pro
Recommended use
Swim shorts, surfwear, performance styles
Feel in hand
Soft with a lightly brushed / peached feel
Surface / finish
Slightly peached
Stretch / handle
Comfort stretch
Coverage / support
Medium
Composition
90% rPET 10% EL
Fabric weight
170gsm
Wash care
40°C max
What You'll Receive
Format- Printed swimwear fabric, supplied by the metre or as a sample
Print- Your design digitally printed with vibrant, long-lasting colour
Fabric- A swimwear-ready fabric selected for stretch, performance and durability
Use- Suitable for bikinis, one-pieces, swim shorts and activewear
Production- Ready for cut-and-sew production or sampling
Sewing - Optional sewing support available on request (case by case)
Care- Care instructions included for your chosen fabric
Client Makes
Our Promise To You
Who we’ve printed for
Not sure what fabric to pick......
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maake
Can't visualise what the product looks and feels like? Order a Maake sample book with swatches of all our products in to see the range of fabrics you can print upon.
All samples are printed with the name and weight upon them to show the clarity and brightness of each fabric print.
Reviews
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Really pleased with both the service and quality of print. I often require printed fabric at very short notice and Make are always able to accommodate my requests. The quality is fantastic too, very pleased and would highly recommend.
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I love making specialty headbands for sweaty jobs and with happy fun patterns. This fabric has the perfect thickness, stretch, absorbing, and cooling qualities for this job!
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Great Fabric
Make A Meter
With our Make a Metre option, you can upload multiple swimwear designs onto a single piece of fabric, whether you choose a sample, fat quarter or linear metre. Split the canvas into rows and columns, place different designs in each section, and scale them to suit your layout.It’s the easiest way to test patterns, explore colourways and see how your designs work on stretch fabrics before production, helping you develop your swimwear collection in a more flexible and sustainable way.
Production Services
Dreaming up a project but hitting roadblocks with specifics or artwork? We're here to assist! Schedule a free call with our studio today and let's transform your design vision into a tangible masterpiece. Are you a bussiness? Explore our collection management programs today.
