Upload your artwork, pattern or illustration. We’ll guide you on scale, repeat and file setup so your print is ready.
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.
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.
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.
Matte fabrics like Eco Dynamica Lycra offer a softer, more fashion-led look, while smoother finishes give a more classic swimwear appearance with a slight sheen.
Our swimwear fabrics are designed for swim and active use, including exposure to water. For long-term durability, proper care and rinsing after use are recommended.
We specialise in printing swimwear fabric. Your design is printed onto your chosen fabric, ready for cut-and-sew production. Sewing support may be available on request for selected projects.
Among the swimwear collection, Heavy Lycra 210 provides the highest level of support and coverage, making it ideal for fitted styles, shaping designs and more structured swimwear.
Lightweight fabrics offer more flexibility and are ideal for bikinis and softer styles. Heavier fabrics provide more coverage, structure and support, making them better for one-pieces and fitted designs.
Eco Surf Pro is best suited for swim shorts and surfwear. It has a slightly different handle and is designed for more relaxed, performance-driven garments.
Our fabrics are designed for stretch and recovery, and our printing process ensures your design remains sharp. We recommend testing your design on a sample to see how it behaves when stretched.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
See what customers say about Maake swimwear fabrics, print quality, stretch, colour and service.
Thank you so much for printing my design onto Eco Dynamica Lycra for me. Beautiful and good quality fabric which is perfect for my leotard design and environmentally friendly too!
Rebecca Halsey
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!
Amy Lee
Really pleased with both the service and quality of print. I often require printed fabric at very short notice and Maake are always able to accommodate my requests. The quality is fantastic too, very pleased and would highly recommend.
Pete Sibthorp
I wouldn’t use anyone else. Excellent quality, accurate and quick. They’ve got the process and service nailed down.
Michelle Potts
Excellent, very nice print and material. Thank you.
Lina
Great fabric.
Louise Halsall
Not sure what fabric to pick......
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.
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.
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
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 business? Explore our collection management programs today.
