On Demand Print Base Guide

Print Base	Composition	Width	Description
Spandex 190gsm	82% Polyester 18% Elastane XTRA LIFE LYCRA ®	145cm wide (+/- 5%)	The perfect all round fabric with great stretch and recovery. Due to the latest technology, it is 20% flatter than basic Lycra but with the same power and coverage. The presence of XTRA LIFE LYCRA ® make it more chlorine resistant than your average swimwear fabric. Suggested Uses: Swimwear, Cycling, Running, Skiing, Mountaineering, Skating, Dance, Gymnastics, Costuming, Fitness, Sailing, Fashion. UPF Rating: Base fabric before printing UPF50+.
Spandex Recycled 190gsm	82% Polyester 18% Elastane XTRA LIFE LYCRA ®	145cm wide (+/- 5%)	A sustainable, recycled polyester, stretch print base with a matt finish. The presence of XTRA LIFE LYCRA ® make it more chlorine resistant than your average swimwear fabric. Suggested Uses: Swimwear, Cycling, Running, Skiing, Mountaineering, Skating, Dance, Gymnastics, Costuming, Fitness, Sailing, Fashion. UPF Rating: Base fabric before printing UPF50+.
Sports Performance 250gsm	87% Polyester 13% Elastane XTRA LIFE LYCRA ®	145cm wide (+/- 5%)	A heavy weight print base with a lower elastane content than our regular print base offering a firmer stretch and great support. The presence of XTRA LIFE LYCRA ® make it more chlorine resistant than your average swimwear fabric. Suggested Uses: Swimwear, Cycling, Running, Skiing, Mountaineering, Skating, Dance, Gymnastics, Costuming, Fitness, Sailing, Fashion. UPF Rating: Base fabric before printing UPF50+.
Active 295gsm	69% Polyester 31% Spandex	145cm wide (+/- 5%)	A high performance heavy weight polyester with a high elastane content and a soft touch. Ideal for swimwear and long lasting sportswear. Suggested Uses: Swimwear, Cycling, Running, Skiing, Mountaineering, Skating, Dance, Gymnastics, Costuming, Fitness, Sailing, Fashion. UPF Rating: Base fabric before printing UPF50+.
Thermo 250gsm	85% Polyester 15% Elastane	145cm wide (+/- 5%)	A brushed techno fabric, particularly pleasant on the skin. The brushing treatment increases its thermal insulation power creating a protective cushion feeling. Naturally moisture wicking and ideal for keeping your body temperature steady. Due to lower stretch, we recommend going up 1 size in fitted garments. Suggested Uses: Jumpers/Sweaters, Trackies, Joggers, Thermal Rashies, Thermal Clothing, Leggings, Fashion.
Velvet 190gsm	90% Polyester 10% Elastane	140cm wide (+/- 5%)	Smooth velvet with exceptional softness, total comfort and high quality velvet pile. Colours appear deeper and richer on this stunning base. Suggested Uses: Jumpers/Sweaters, Trackies, Joggers, Swimwear, Skating, Dance, Gymnastics, Costuming, Sailing, Fashion.
Stretch Net 115gsm	83% Polyester 17% Elastane	145cm wide (+/- 5%)	A light weight net that offers good stretch and a floaty drape. A subtle base that offers additional versatility to our base options. Suggested Uses: Skating, Dance, Gymnastics, Costuming, Fashion.
Spandex Glitter Galaxy	82% Polyester 18% Elastane XTRA LIFE LYCRA ®	145cm wide (+/- 5%)	The perfect all round fabric with great stretch and recovery. Due to the latest technology, it is 20% flatter than basic Lycra but with the same power and coverage. The presence of XTRA LIFE LYCRA ® make it more chlorine resistant than your average swimwear fabric. A silver holographic foil layer has been applied to this fabric with the GALAXY design. Suggested Uses: Swimwear, Cycling, Running, Skiing, Mountaineering, Skating, Dance, Gymnastics, Costuming, Fitness, Sailing, Fashion. UPF Rating: Base fabric before printing UPF50+.
Spandex Glitter Stardust	82% Polyester 18% Elastane XTRA LIFE LYCRA ®	145cm wide (+/- 5%)	The perfect all round fabric with great stretch and recovery. Due to the latest technology, it is 20% flatter than basic Lycra but with the same power and coverage. The presence of XTRA LIFE LYCRA ® make it more chlorine resistant than your average swimwear fabric. A silver holographic foil layer has been applied to this fabric with the STARDUST design. Suggested Uses: Swimwear, Cycling, Running, Skiing, Mountaineering, Skating, Dance, Gymnastics, Costuming, Fitness, Sailing, Fashion. UPF Rating: Base fabric before printing UPF50+.