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Tropical fabric, printed by the metre

Palms, parrots, hibiscus, bananas and island fruit from independent studios. Tropical prints for summer dresses, resort shirts, swimwear, cushions and beach bags, printed to order on the base you choose.

Drawn by real artists Printed on the fabric your project needs Delivered duty paid*

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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

Light Linen Cotton for resort shirts and dresses, Swim and Sport Stretch UPF50+ for swimwear, Cotton Canvas for beach bags. Not sure? Start with a 25 x 25cm swatch.

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Printed to order

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

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Questions

Which fabric suits a tropical shirt or dress?

Light Linen Cotton for a relaxed resort shirt or dress that breathes in the heat, Cotton Lawn for a soft, floaty dress, and Cotton Poplin for a crisp shirt that holds a collar.

Can I get tropical prints on swimwear fabric?

Yes. Choose Swim and Sport Stretch UPF50+ on the design page for swimsuits, bikinis and rash vests.

Do big palm and leaf prints work on small makes?

Set the scale on the design page from 60% to 200%. The preview shows the tile size in centimetres, so you can check how many leaves land on a pocket or a bikini top before you order.

Can I order a sample first?

Yes. Order a 25 × 25cm swatch of any design on your chosen base.

* 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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