Poly Lycra

Description

Premium custom printed Poly Lycra fabric designed for ultimate flexibility and vibrant branding. This high-performance four-way stretch material is perfect for form-fitting displays, bespoke apparel, and creative event branding. Printed in high-definition, it retains its color and shape even when fully extended.

Custom printed Poly Lycra stretch fabric for activewear, swimwear, and bespoke fashion design.

£ 45.00 / unit Incl. Tax

£ 37.50/ unit Excl. Tax

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High-Performance Textile Innovation: Custom Printed Poly Lycra

Whether you are designing a bespoke active-wear collection or creating custom-fit tension displays for an exhibition, our Poly Lycra fabric provides the technical performance your project demands. Crafted from a premium blend of polyester and elastane, this material features an advanced four-way stretch mechanism. This allows the textile to expand significantly in both width and length while maintaining excellent recovery, ensuring garments hug the contours of the body and return to their original shape without sagging or warping over time.

Printed right here in the UK using state-of-the-art dye-sublimation technology, our Poly Lycra achieves stunning graphic clarity, deep color saturation, and razor-sharp line detail. Because the water-based inks are chemically bonded directly into the fabric's fibers, your custom patterns, vibrant colors, and branding elements will never crack, peel, or fade, even when the material is stretched to its absolute limit. Highly breathable, soft against the skin, and resistant to running, this commercial-grade athletic fabric handles beautifully on industrial sewing machines and stands up to the rigors of intense workouts, frequent machine washing, and repetitive movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is Poly-Lycra fabric?
Poly-Lycra is a synthetic blend of polyester and Lycra (also known as spandex or elastane). This combination creates a material that pairs the durability and printability of polyester with the incredible elasticity of Lycra. It is the industry standard for garments and displays that require a "body-hugging" or tensioned fit.
What is the difference between 2-way and 4-way stretch?
Our Poly-Lycra is a 4-way stretch fabric. While 2-way stretch only expands in one direction (usually crosswise), 4-way stretch expands both crosswise and lengthwise. This allows for total freedom of movement in sportswear and ensures a perfectly smooth, wrinkle-free finish when stretched over display frames or furniture.
Is Poly-Lycra moisture-wicking?
Yes. The polyester component of the blend is naturally hydrophobic, meaning it doesn't absorb much water. Instead, it "wicks" moisture away from the skin to the surface of the fabric where it can evaporate quickly. This makes it a top choice for athletic apparel, leggings, and swimwear.