Sports & Technical
Sublimation-printed knit lycra jersey at 180 gsm, 150 cm wide. Made for swimwear, activewear & leggings.
Specification
Runs over 50 m per design carry a ±10% length tolerance; under 50 m, ±5 m. Please allow for that in your cutting plan.
Uses
Properties
Printing & care
Polyester will not take reactive dye. In sublimation the design is printed onto transfer paper first, then heat and pressure turn the dye into a gas that settles inside the fibre. There is no layer sitting on the surface, so nothing can crack, peel or wash away — and the fabric keeps the exact hand it had before printing. White cannot be printed: any white in your design is the fabric itself.
Wash at 30–40 °C on a synthetics programme. Spin low (400–600 rpm). No bleach, no harsh stain remover. Iron inside out on the lowest setting or use a steamer. Do not tumble dry — dry flat or on a line, out of direct sun.
Volume pricing
| 1–49 m | €12.90 / m |
|---|---|
| 50 m and up −20% | €10.32 / m |
| 250 m and up −25% | €9.67 / m |
| 500 m and up −30% | €9.03 / m |
Quantity is totalled per fabric, not per design. Ten designs at 5 m each on this quality is 50 m, so all ten get the 50 m price. Excludes VAT and shipping. How volume pricing works →
Compare
| Swimsuit Lycra — 180 gsm | Sport Lycra 220 gsm ~ 220 gsm | Poly French Terry (Stretch) — 230 gsm | Sport Lycra — 230 gsm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Swimwear, Activewear & leggings | Activewear & leggings, Costume & cosplay | Sweatshirts & joggers, Activewear & leggings | Activewear & leggings, Swimwear |
| Weight | 180 gsm (5.31 oz/yd²) | 220 gsm (6.49 oz/yd²) | 230 gsm (6.78 oz/yd²) | 230 gsm (6.78 oz/yd²) |
| Width | 150 cm (59'') | 140 cm (55'') | 180 cm (71'') | 150 cm (59'') |
| Composition | ~80% Polyester, ~20% Elastane | Polyester / Elastane | 95% Polyester, 5% Elastane | ~90% Polyester, ~10% Elastane |
| Handle | Smooth | Smooth | Soft | Smooth |
| Properties | 4-way stretch, Chlorine-resistant, Quick-dry, UV protection | 4-way stretch, Quick-dry, Compressive | 4-way stretch, Quick-dry | 4-way stretch, Quick-dry, Compressive, UV protection |
| Minimum | 1 m | 1 m | 1 m | 1 m |
| Price | €12.90 / m | €12.90 / m | €12.90 / m | €14.40 / m |
| Choose this | Choose | Choose | Choose |
Questions
1 m per design on Swimsuit Lycra — 180 gsm. There is no minimum on this fabric — you can order a single metre.
No. The dye sits inside the fibre, not on top of it, so there is no layer to wash off.
No — sublimation has no white ink. Any white area in your design is the fabric showing through, which is why we print on white base cloth.
If you order today and approve your proof promptly, this fabric ships by 30 October 2026 — often sooner. That allows 3 days for your proof approval and 3–7 days production; shipping time is added on top.
Yes. Order a swatch pack to feel the fabrics themselves. Or order a €5.00 test print at 20 × 20 cm to see your own design on this exact quality first.
150 cm (59'')
Sports & Technical
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Sport Lycra — 230 gsm
150 cm · €14.40/m
Softshell with fleece ~ 300 gsm
150 cm · €19.40/m
Rainwear - waterproof - 120 gsm
150 cm · €12.90/m
Board Short fabric - 90 gsm
150 cm · €12.90/m
Heavy Sport Lycra - 300 gsm
150 cm · €14.40/m
Poly French Terry (Stretch) — 230 gsm
180 cm · €12.90/m
Sweatshirt Fleece (Unbrushed) — 300 gsm
185 cm · €13.40/m
Brushed Sweatshirt Fleece — 300 gsm
185 cm · €14.90/m
Sport Lycra 220 gsm ~ 220 gsm
140 cm · €12.90/m
Upload your design, pick the metres, and we will send a proof before anything goes on a machine. Order today and it ships by 30 October 2026.
