Fabric

Submission specifications for Fabric

Add 5 mm bleed.

To allow leeway for cutting differences in production, always add a bleed of 5 mm around all edges of your design. Make sure colours, background pictures and layouts extend into the bleed area so as to avoid leaving white lines as a result of cutting tolerances. You can submit your file with crop marks and printer's marks.

Resolution of at least 150 dpi.

Make sure the resolution of the images and graphics in your artwork are at least 150 dpi.

Use CMYK as the color mode.

Prepare your files using CMYK as the color mode, not RGB. Use colormode FOGRA39 (ISO Coated v2) for coated papertypes and colormode FOGRA47 (PSO Uncoated ISO12647) for uncoated papertypes. If you are unsure of the colour mode of your file, don't worry we can always convert this for you. Keep in mind this can cause the colours to differ from the original file.

Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats.

Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats (PDF (1.4 or higher), TIFF, EPS, JPG). Deliver your files in one layer: the background layer.

Convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts.

Make sure you convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts when saving it to PDF.

Fonts should be at least 12 pt.

Fonts should be at least 12 pt.

Check your artwork on overprint.

Make sure no elements in your artwork are set on overprint. Unless you want this effect in your design. The degree of transparency in printing depends on the ink, material, and printing method used.

Add 10 mm bleed.

To allow leeway for cutting differences in production, always add a bleed of 10 mm around all edges of your design. Make sure colours, background pictures and layouts extend into the bleed area so as to avoid leaving white lines as a result of cutting tolerances. You can submit your file with crop marks and printer's marks.

Frequently Asked Questions for Fabric

What is this product exactly? And what can I use it for?

• Fabric with your own design. Your possibilities are endless from now on. Perfect for productions.
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  This product is used to / as:
• To upholster furniture.
• To produce clothes.
• Decorate

What material is best for my fabric?

• We have a range of materials available for your fabrics. You can choose from:
  - Lightweight has a fine weave structure and a thickness of 85 gsm. It is made from a fire-retardant polyester yarn, which is printed in a sustainable and environmentally conscious way. Perfect for floor to ceiling applications and curtains.
  - Sustainable is a 100% recyclable fabric and 225 gsm thickness. ProPES is lightweight, easily foldable and water resistant. ProPES is also long-lasting as it does not fray around the edges over time and is provided with conical rings for easy installation. Great for finishing off your outdoor space!
  - Extra Soft is 100% cotton with a 130 gsm thickness and more than 200 threads per square inch of fabric. This helps it have a softer, smoother and more luxurious feel than to other cotton materials. The extra soft is durable and does not fray quickly due to the high weave density and is easy to wash and dry. Suitable for interior textiles!
  - Satin is available in both 100 gsm and a slightly thicker 110 gsm. Made from 100% cotton, this material is woven much closer together than the extra soft material and has a slight sheen to its appearance. This makes it great for interior textiles, especially as it is also moisture absorbent!
  - Thick is a material made from 100% polyester but has the appearance of a cotton twill weave. With a thickness of 210 gsm, it is strong, sustainably produced and suitable for every design with a high print quality. Perfect for combining unique prints for any interior space - we recommend decorative pillows, curtains or textile posters!
  - Soft has a thickness of 120 gsm and is made from 100% cotton. It has a super soft feel and is great for every design for your interior space. Guaranteed to help you create your perfect textile!

What is the fastest possible turnaround?

• 4 working days

Which production techniques do you use?

• Textile printing: With this technique we print the high quality cloth with water-based pigment inks, that provide crisp prints up to 600dpi with vibrant and dazzling colours.

Which carriers are used for the delivery?

• For the delivery of your Fabric we use multiple carriers. Because of the highest reliability, in most cases we use UPS or DPD.
• UPS
• Other carriers we use are DHL and even our own courier service. These carriers are used for certain products (depending on the size, the turnaround and the quantity).

I can't find the product I'm looking for. Can I request a quotation?

• The Fabric that is chosen in most cases can be selected via our website.
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  If your material type, weight, quantity, size or other specification is not listed, you can request a quotation. We will send you our offer within 1 working day.
• Depending on the complexity this can take a bit longer.

Can Fabric with a print be washed?

• Of course it is possible to wash the Fabric. Take a careful look at the washing instructions on the care label, however.

What are the washing instructions?

• Do not dry clean
• No chlorine or bleach
• Not suitable for tumble dry (dry machine).

Is it possible that the products will shrink after a wash?

• If you follow our washing instructions properly, than the maximum shrink percentage will be 5%.