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Stretch Lycra 190gsm

Stretch Lycra 190gsm

High quality stretch lycra with a matt finish.

Our stretch lycra is an exceptionally high quality fabric ideal for a wide range of clothing items including sportswear, swimwear and beachwear.

The fabric allows freedom of movement and offers excellent shape retention for the perfect fit. Our stretch lycra fabric has been manufactured to resist pilling. In addition, it is chlorine resistant and offers the wearer excellent UV protection.

The base colour of our stretch lycra is white with a matt finish. This fabric has a smooth print face which is perfect for dye sublimation printing. Colour reproduction is strong and prints long lasting.

Specification

Type
Knitted & Jersey
Ink
Dye Sublimation
Weight
190gsm
Width
140cm
Composition
82% Polyester, 18% Lycra
Properties
Stretchy, Four Way Stretch
Origin
Manufactured and finished in Europe. Printed in the United Kingdom.
Certification
OEKO-TEX Eco Passport Certified Ink (NEP 1902) info
Care
Wash on a regular machine cycle at 40 °C / 105F. Do not tumble dry. Iron on a low heat not using steam, ironing print side down for best results. Do not iron on top of other polyester fabrics, as the print may transfer. Do not bleach. Dry clean using any solvent except trichloroethylene. Care Instructions

Standards

Standard Information Certificate
EN ISO 105-X12:2016 Dry: 4, Wet: 4-5 EN ISO 105-X12:2016.pdf
EN 71-3:2019 [1] EN 71-3:2019.pdf
EN ISO 12945-2:2000 [1] 125 Cycles: 4-5, 250 Cycles: 4-5, 500 Cycles: 4-5, 1000 Cycles: 4-5 EN ISO 12945-2:2000.pdf
[1] Expired standards - this standard has been withdrawn and is potentially replaced by a newer standard.

Representative samples have been independently tested against commercial standards by a UKAS accredited lab. Learn more Please note care instructions are provided for guidance only and recommend testing to ensure the fabric is suitable for your intended use.

Prices

Size Quantity Price Saving
Swatch 3 for 2 £2.99 -
Fat Quarter £13.99 -
Linear Metres 1m £25.99 -
5 - 10m £24.69 5.0%
10 - 40m £24.04 7.5%
40m+ £23.39 10.0%
  • No setup charges
  • Prices inclusive of VAT (where applicable)
  • Swatches and fat quarters are not eligible for bulk discounts.
  • Bulk discounts are based on the cumulative total per fabric. For example, you can order 10m with 10 designs, or 10m of the same design. The bulk discount is automatically applied during checkout.

Alternative Fabrics

Usage and Safety Instructions

Garments

The main requirements when making garments from our fabric are related to labelling

The following are relevant standards for garments:

Standard Description
EN 13402:2002 Size designation of clothes
EN 14682:2014 Safety of children's clothing - Cords and drawstrings on children's clothing - Specifications

You must make sure you construct your garments safely, but otherwise, the only strict requirements are about labelling, which only apply if you're looking to market your creations for sale.

Swimwear

All standards that apply to clothing apply to swimwear, but in particular you may wish to refer to the following standards:

Standard Description
EN 14682:2014 Safety of children's clothing - Cords and drawstrings on children's clothing - Specifications

If making swimwear intended for children, pay particular attention to the requirements of EN 14682:2014 - Safety of children's clothing - Cords and drawstrings on children's clothing - Specifications.

You may also wish to assess the UV resistance and chlorine resistance of the fabric to ensure mechanical safety, performance and longevity.

Disclaimer

Please note this information is inteded for guidance only. You should check appropriate standards yourself to make sure your product conforms to all the necessary safety standards for your particular use case.