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Swimwear and activewear fabric, printed by the metre

Prints from independent studios for swimsuits, rash vests, leggings and activewear, printed to order on stretch bases with built-in sun protection. Florals, stripes and sea prints on fabric made to move.

Drawn by real artists Printed on the fabric your project needs Delivered duty paid*
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Swimming at Sea Swimmers and Beach Balls Happy Dance Paper Boats

Start with the right base

Swim & Sport Stretch UPF50+ Swimwear and rash vestsSwim & Sport Stretch UPF50+270 GSM, UPF50+ stretch Sport Active UPF30 Leggings and activewearSport Active UPF30130 GSM, UPF30 stretch Sport Mesh Sports tops and jerseysSport Mesh160 GSM, breathable mesh

Every design below can be printed on these bases. Choose the base on the design page, or feel them all first with the swatch pack.

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Pick a design

Every print here is by an independent studio, and each can be printed on a choice of base fabrics.

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Choose your base

Swim and Sport Stretch UPF50+ for swimwear, Sport Active UPF30 for activewear. Not sure? Start with a 25 x 25 cm swatch.

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Printed to order

Order from 1 m in 0.5 m steps. Your fabric is printed for you, so you never pay for stock that sits on a shelf.

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Questions

What fabric is used for swimwear?

A polyester and spandex stretch knit. Our Swim and Sport Stretch UPF50+ is 85% polyester and 15% spandex, made for swimsuits and rash vests.

What does UPF50+ mean?

UPF is the sun protection rating for fabric, and 50+ is the highest rating. It tells you how much UV the fabric itself blocks.

How much swimwear fabric do I need?

1 m of 140 cm wide fabric covers an adult one-piece up to about AU 18 or a bikini. Allow 1.5 m for an adult short sleeve rash vest.

What do I need to sew swimwear?

A stretch or ballpoint needle and a stretch stitch or overlocker, so the seams move with the fabric.

Can I print my own design on swimwear fabric?

Yes. Upload your artwork on the Print Your Design page and choose Swim and Sport Stretch UPF50+.

* Delivered duty paid: duties and import taxes are included in the price at checkout for orders delivered to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, the EU and the United States, so there is nothing more to pay on delivery. Shipping is shown at checkout. Shipping details

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