fabrics

Choose from over 100 ready-to-print fabrics in store.

print-ready

We have carefully sourced the finest fabrics from around the world to provide you with the best quality textiles for digital printing.

Silks, Silk Mixes & Wool

Make your selection from our range of 100% silk and fine natural fibre fabrics.

Set 1

Over 40 print-ready fabrics including 100% silks and silk mixes, in stock.
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Regenesis Recycled Polyester

Made from plastic bottles!

Set 6

Made from recycled plastic bottles these fabrics are ideal for eco aware projects.
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Light Polyester

Make your selection from our range of 100% light polyesters for sublimation printing.

Set 3

These light weight polyesters are ideal for garments, from shirts to trousers. Choose the weight to suit your project.
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Cottons & Linens

Choose from a range of traditional cottons and linens woven from natural fibres. Including our certificated GOTS ECO & ORGANIC cottons.

Set 2

19 different cotton and linen bases for you to choose from.
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ECOVERO™

This fabric range contains LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibres.

Sustainable Range

The most advanced sustainable fabric range available.
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Heavy Polyester

Make your selection from our range of 100% heavy weight polyesters for sublimation printing.

Set 4

Ideal for interiors and accessories. These heavier weight polyesters are great for soft furnishings, tote bags or outerwear.
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Stretch

Mixed fibre options offer a diverse choice for projects needing a little 'give'.

Set 5

A selection of stretch fabrics suitable for various garments including swimwear, gym wear, trousers, etc.
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Fire Retardant Contract Furnishings

Pretreated with fire retardant coating.

Set 4a

A variety of weights. Suitable for interiors, including curtains and upholstery.
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FABRICS

Over 100 print ready fabrics in stock for you to choose from
Choose from our vast range of Acid, Reactive and Sublimation fabrics.

extensive collection

samples

Options to see our pre-printed samples

Sample Swatches

Sometimes you just need to feel the quality of our fabrics for yourself. With a specific project in mind why not order a selection of pre-printed swatches?

Get 10 Pre-Printed samples

Available for just £9 (inc. VAT) Simply choose your 10 swatches. We will create your swatch collection and post it back to you.

Get 5 pre-printed Samples

If you have a clearer idea on the type of fabric you need, order just 5 pre-printed swatches. For only £6 (inc. VAT) we can create your bespoke pack.

Create your own Pre-printed swatch sample set

Swatch Samples

With over 100 print-ready fabrics in stock it may be a challenge to know just which fabric is most suitable for your project. 

With a few in mind why not order one of our Research and Development swatch sample sets?

These swatch collections make an ideal resource for choosing the perfect fabric when planning your next project. Simply choose which ones you are interested in and we will create your bespoke swatch set.

Each sample is pre-printed with our colourful mood board and measures 14x21cm (A5). If you prefer, we also offer unprinted swatches. These give you a better idea of the fabric’s base colour.

The swatches are presented in their own folder, perfect for storing with your design materials. 

Prices include free postage within mainland UK.

Choose your Swatch Samples

Download and complete the swatch order form. Then, simply email the completed form to: info@silkbureau.co.uk

plain swatches
plain swatches

Choose either plain or printed swatches from our extensive fabric collection.

SPRING
COMPETITION

CREATE A REPEAT PATTERN

6 NAPKINS, COASTERS AND PLACEMATS

Design a spring inspired repeat pattern and WIN table settings for 6 dinner guests printed in your winning design.

Get your designs to us by 2nd April 2024.

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WIN

6 NAPKINS, COASTERS
AND PLACEMATS

EASTER HOLIDAY CLOSURE DATES

CLOSED
FRIDAY 29th March - MONDAY 1st April

Happy Easter Holidays

Please be aware of the interruption to turnaround times during the Easter holiday period.

We will be open again on 2nd April 2024.

Printing Scarves

Shrinkage

The processes involved in digital textile printing causes the original fabric to shrink. If you are printing scarves, the size of the finished product will be important to you. For example, if you have square artwork, you will be expecting your finished scarf to be square!

To get the printed fabric closer to the size you need, all fabric intended for scarves must go through an extra step to reshape it. Please allow extra time on your deadlines to allow for this process. 

Let us introduce you to the …

Stenter

The stenter is an enormous piece of machinery that has many uses, including coating our fabrics and reshaping scarf orders.

After travelling through a solution to soften the fabric, it then passes over a flat bed, gripped on the selvedge edges to pull it back into shape. 

It’s a long and precise process that needs to be carefully monitored.

Shrinkage Disclaimer

If you have selected to use our hemming service, we will check the stentered fabric for you before we begin to finish your scarves. If you are not using our service, it’s up to you to check the size BEFORE you cut out the individual scarves from the fabric length. We cannot re-size after your scarves have been cut out.