OUR PRINT BASE GUIDE
Please note not all print designs are available on every print base option. Please see the individual product page for clarification on what choices are available for the particular print design. Our parent company Friedmans do offer more choice, however minimum order rules do apply. learn more.
NOTES:
Please note due to the numerous different Industries we supply, we cannot perform tests to everyone’s requirement therefore we strongly recommend you carry out your own tests. Technical Specification details prior to a print or foil application.
To improve our products, we reserve to modify these, as and when necessary.
Copyright © 2010-2020 Friedmans Ltd & FunkiFabrics. All rights reserved. All digital print designs are designed or edited by Friedmans in the UK for exclusive use by Friedmans / Funki Fabrics / Alexander Maverick. No design or part thereof can be reproduced, on any media, without the express permission of Friedmans Ltd.
DIGITAL PRINTING PROCESS
The print process we use here at Friedman's is DIGITAL SUBLIMATION. Using specialist CAD/CAM software to design, repeat and colour match artwork, we send all digital design files to our specialist print room complete with the latest sophisticated, cutting edge inkjet printers.
DIGITAL SUBLIMATION means we digitally print our designs onto a specific WIDE FORMAT PAPER (media).This paper is then transferred via a ROTARY CALENDAR (transfer machine AT HEAT.
This process lends itself to WHITE, POLYESTER based fabrics only.
The benefits of which provide EXCELLENT FASTNESS and DURABILITY, plus EXCEPTIONAL DEPTH OF COLOUR!
As this is a dry process there is NO WATER WASTE.
The inks used in our printers are AQUEOUS (water based) and DO NOT CONTAIN ACID.
PF1001 FLEX (Flexcite)
Width - 145cms
Weight (unprinted) – 190 g/m2
Composition – 82% Polyester 18% Lycra
Our most popular print base, an all-rounder in the performance and quality. As the Flex is 190gsm it is suitable for most disciplines from gymnastics to swimwear. It provides exclusive brightness on all printed colours with a matt finish. It ensures an excellent degree of coverage, perfect fit, and sculpts and shapes without constricting. Flex contains Xtralife lycra which allows freedom of movement for your comfort. Flex is not afraid of any harsh environments. It resists pilling, chlorine, creams and sun oils, and provides UV protection- UPF 50+.
Examples of uses -
• Dance
• Gymnastics
• Swimwear / Beachwear
• Sports
• Athleisure
• Festival
• Prosthetic
• Fashion
• Polewear
• Wrestling
• Costumiers
• Ice Skating
PF1002 Gleam Shiny
Width - 145cms
Weight (unprinted) – 200 g/m2
Composition – 80% Polyester 20% Lycra
This print base is perfect if looking for a glossy finish with its high shine effect. Especially nice for swimwear! It is a great base for high-impact prints as the colour is vivid. It resists pilling, chlorine, creams and sun oils, and provides UV protection- UPF 50+.
Examples of uses -
• Dance
• Gymnastics
• Swimwear / Beachwear
• Sports
• Festival
• Fashion
• Polewear
• Costumiers
PF1003 Titan Heavyweight Matt
Width - 145cms
Weight (unprinted) – 250 g/m2
Composition – 87% Polyester 13% Lycra
A true champion of the print base options. Titan is great if you would like more coverage and extra support due to its innovative construction. This base is lower in elastane content than our regular Flex base allowing a firmer stretch, whilst also offering extraordinary brilliance in white colour. It resists chlorine, pilling, and abrasion, provides protection from UV rays with a UPF 50+ rating, and sculpts and shapes forms. Also containing Xtralife, this is the perfect fit solution.
Examples of uses -
• Dance
• Gymnastics
• Sports
• Athleisure
• Festival
• Fashion
• Polewear
PF1004 Life Recycled
Width - 145cms
Weight (unprinted) – 190 g/m2
Composition – 78% Polyester 17% Lycra
Our life Recycled print base is for you if you like sustainable fabrics. Made with regenerated polyester thread from waste material destined for landfill. This base has a subtle sheen which makes the colours pop. Life is ideal for chlorine-resistant swimwear, suncream / oil-resistant provides protection from UV rays with a UPF 50+ rating. More features include pilling resistant, and ultra flat. A great base for long-lasting sportswear.
Examples of uses -
• Dance
• Gymnastics
• Swimwear / Beachwear
• Sports
• Athleisure
• Festival
• Fashion
• Polewear
• Costumiers
PF1005 Net
Width - 145cms
Weight (unprinted) – 115 g/m2
Composition – 83% Polyester 17% Spandex
The polyester printable net is light weight that offers great stretch and a floaty drape. A subtle base which follows the body’s movement, ensuring a perfect fit. Popular in the fashion industry due to its innovative structure and its sheer aesthetic. Even though we only print on one sided this is a great base as the colour does come through so is not white on the reverse. An alternative to the PF1027 Alicante Net Print Base if wanting a softer net with a looser weave.
Examples of uses -
• Dance
• Gymnastics
• Swimwear / Beachwear
• Sports
• Festival
• Fashion
• Costumiers
• Ice Skating
• Lingerie
PF1007 Velvet
Width - 145cms
Weight (unprinted) – 300 g/m2
Composition – 90% Polyester 10% Spandex
Velvet is one of most luxurious print bases. This smooth and stretchy velvet offers a glossy and brilliant appearance, with its extremely comfortable texture. It is a sophisticated fabric, great for fashion and ideal for leisure / athleisure garments with a touch of glamour. Other qualities of this base include excellent coverage, pilling resistance and ultra soft to touch.
Examples of uses -
• Dance
• Gymnastics
• Sports
• Athleisure
• Festival
• Fashion
• Polewear
• Wrestling
• Costumiers
• Ice Skating
PF1008 Faux Silk
Width - 145cms
Weight (unprinted) – 74 g/m2
Composition – 100% Polyester
Faux Silk is one of our few fabrics which has zero stretch. This base is lightweight which offers a floaty drape. Perfect for cover ups on the beach!
Examples of uses -
• Festival
• Fashion
• Costumiers
• Ice Skating
• Swim/Beach cover ups
PF1009 Thermo
Width - 145cms
Weight (unprinted) – 250 g/m2
Composition – 85% Polyester 15% Elastane
Thermo is a brushed techno-fabric, which is pleasant on the skin. The brushing creates a protective cushion that ensures good thermal insulation. It has excellent breathability which promotes the natural evaporation of sweat, preventing the proliferation of bacteria which causes bad odours. Being naturally moisture wicking it is ideal for keeping your body temperature steady. Perfect for sportswear and athleisure wear.
Examples of uses -
• Sports
• Athleisure
• Ice Skating
• Fashion
PF1010 Peach
Width - 145cms
Weight (unprinted) – 200 g/m2
Composition – 81% Polyester 19% Elastane
Peach is soft, breathable, quick drying with a touch so extremely soft and delicate we liken it to the skin of a peach. Comfortably flows with athletic movement shaping the body without constraint. With 50+ UPF protection.
Examples of uses -
• Sports
• Athleisure
• Ice Skating
PF1011 Microfibre
Width - 145cms
Weight (unprinted) – 120 g/m2
Composition – 100% Polyester
Microfibre, peached with a brushed texture on one side. This is a quick dry fabric which is water repellent and a rigid finish. A strong and smooth print base.
Examples of uses -
• Swim shorts / boardshorts
• Lightweight Jackets
• Baby Carriers
• Fashion
PF1012 Revolution
Width - 145cms
Weight (unprinted) – 190 g/m2
Composition – 80% Polyester 20% Elastane
Revolution is an extra-white, ultra-matt techno fabric with a super matt appearance. It ensures excellent print quality and extraordinary vibrancy of all colours. It resists pilling and abrasions and is chlorine resistant.
Examples of uses -
• Swimwear / Beachwear
• Gymnastics
• Dance
• Athleisure
• Festival
• Costumiers
• Festival
PF1013 Spider
Width - 145cms
Weight (unprinted) – 150 g/m2
Composition – 82% Polyester 18% Elastane
An innovative micro-mesh fabric made from polyester, ideal for transfer printing. It ensures the natural evaporation of swear, keeping athlete’s skin cool and dry and preventing unpleasant irritations. Whether used on its own or in a combination with other fabrics, Spider guarantees the creation of air flow garments, perfect for all sports activities. Whilst also chlorine and pilling resistant.
Examples of uses -
• Sportswear
• Athleisure
• Swimwear
• Dance
• Fashion
PF1014 Lazer Heavyweight Recycled Shine
Width – 145cms
Weight (unprinted) – 230 g/m2
Composition – 87% Polyester 13% Spandex (with foil effect)
With its almost full coverage foil effect Lazer Heavyweight Shine print base offers total impact whilst remaining stretchy. A fantastic eco-friendly fabric that gives brilliant results. The polyester yarn is made from 100% post-consumer polyester.
Examples of uses –
• Fashion
• Swimwear
• Dance
• Gymnastics
• Festival
• Costumiers
• Polewear
PF1015 Clear Heavyweight Recycled Shine
Width – 145cms
Weight (unprinted) – 230 g/m2
Composition – 87% Polyester 13% Spandex (with foil effect)
With its almost full coverage foil effect Clear Heavyweight Shine print base has a gorgeous wet look effect whilst remaining stretchy. This wet look effect gives prints a subtle finish whilst still offering impact. A fantastic eco-friendly fabric that gives brilliant results. The polyester yarn is made from 100% post-consumer polyester.
Examples of uses –
• Fashion
• Swimwear
• Dance
• Gymnastics
• Festival
• Costumiers
• Polewear
• Wrestling
PF1016 Grace
Width – 145cms
Weight (unprinted) – 70 g/m2
Composition – 100% Polyester
Grace is a lightweight fabric that is luxurious like chiffon. It has a floaty drape which gives an elegant touch.
Examples of uses –
• Fashion
• Dance / Ballroom Skirts
PF1017 Hologram Heavyweight Recycled Shine
Width – 145cms
Weight (unprinted) – 230 g/m2
Composition – 87% Polyester 13% Spandex (with foil effect)
With its almost full coverage foil effect Hologram Heavyweight Shine print base has a sparkling effect whilst remaining stretchy. This holographic effect brings prints to life. A fantastic eco-friendly fabric that gives brilliant results. The polyester yarn is made from 100% post-consumer polyester.
Examples of uses –
• Fashion
• Swimwear
• Dance
• Gymnastics
• Festival
• Costumiers
• Polewear
• Wrestling
PF1018 Platinum Heavyweight Recycled Shine
Width – 145cms
Weight (unprinted) – 230 g/m2
Composition – 87% Polyester 13% Spandex (with foil effect)
Platinum shine is the perfect base for you if you want to add shine to a print with a subtle glossy effect, whilst remaining stretchy. The polyester yarn is made from 100% post-consumer polyester.
Examples of uses –
• Fashion
• Swimwear
• Dance
• Gymnastics
• Festival
• Costumiers
• Polewear
• Wrestling
PF1021 Renew Techno Recycled
Width – 145cms
Weight (unprinted) – 225 g/m2
Composition – 85% Polyester 15% Elastane
Renew Techno is full-bodied, sustainable and has a high-density. This fabric supports the muscles and follows the wearer’s movements during physical activity. It offers the same features of virgin polyester. A compact, non-see-through, strong material with a pleasant hand feel, it ensures the right muscular support during exercise and is great for sublimation printing. Perfect for active and fitness wear. 100% Recycled polyester from plastic bottles and made of a yarn derived from post-industrial and post-consumer waste materials.
Examples of uses -
• Dance
• Gymnastics
• Sports
• Athleisure
• Festival
• Fashion
• Polewear
PF1022 Glint Foiled Net
Width – 145cms
Weight (unprinted) – 115 g/m2
Composition – 83% Polyester 17% Elastane
A truly stunning foiled stretch print base net with a subtle dotted metallic silver foil. This foiled base is unique as it can change colour with certain prints, absorbing stronger colour inks to give a multi tone effect.
Examples of uses -
• Dance
• Gymnastics
• Swimwear / Beachwear
• Sports
• Festival
• Fashion
• Costumiers
• Ice Skating
• Lingerie
PF1023 Perth Recycled
Width – 145cms
Weight (unprinted) – 190 g/m2
Composition – 82% Polyester 18% Elastane
Perth is a recycled matt base made from recycled yarn, designed for youthful, fresh, sparkling and eco-friendly sportswear and beachwear. Perth is durable and is soft to touch, it also has chlorine and pilling resistance. A great base for transfer printing.
Examples of uses -
• Dance
• Gymnastics
• Swimwear / Beachwear
• Sports
• Athleisure
• Festival
• Prosthetic
• Fashion
• Polewear
• Wrestling
• Costumiers
• Ice Skating
PF1024 Olympus
Width – 145cms
Weight (unprinted) – 295 g/m2
Composition – 69% Polyester 31% Elastane
Olympus is and exclusive fabric to Funki Fabrics & Friedmans…no one else can get their hands on this base! We have worked hard to come up with a high-performance heavyweight base with a high elastane content and super soft to touch! Ideal for swimwear and long-lasting sportswear.
Examples of uses -
• Dance
• Gymnastics
• Sports
• Athleisure
• Festival
• Fashion
• Polewear
PF1025 Zing Recycled
Width – 145cms
Weight (unprinted) – 230 g/m2
Composition – 87% Polyester 13% Spandex (with foil effect)
Zing has almost full coverage foil, made up of lots of iridescent dots which cover the white base. This is particularly nice over white areas of print so you can see the base shine through. This is a great base for sublimation and the colours really pop! The polyester yarn is made from 100% post-consumer polyester.
Examples of uses –
• Fashion
• Dance
• Gymnastics
• Festival
• Costumiers
• Polewear
• Wrestling
PF1027 Alicante Net
Width – 145cms
Weight (unprinted) – 65 g/m2
Composition – 82% Polyester 18% Elastane
Alicante net print base is revolutionary and features an innovative structure. A bi-elastic mesh with high technical characteristics. Ideal for creating trendy inserts and details, this extremely lightweight and comfortable fabric perfectly flows with movements of the body, ensuring a perfect fit. This is an alternative to the PF1005 Net Print Base as it has a tighter weave and firmer stretch.
Examples of use - • Dance
• Gymnastics
• Swimwear / Beachwear
• Sports
• Festival
• Fashion
• Costumiers
• Ice Skating
• Lingerie
PF1028 Dutchess Satin
Width – 145cms
Weight (unprinted) – 160 g/m2
Composition - 100% Polyester
Duchess Satin, the epitome of elegance and luxury in fabric printing.
Made from 100% polyester, this premium fabric is not only durable but also perfect for sublimation printing, ensuring your designs come to life with vivid, long-lasting colour.
This premium fabric offers a smooth, lustrous finish that feels as regal as it looks. With its rich, weighty drape and subtle sheen, Duchess Satin is perfect for creating high-end garments, special occasion attire, and sophisticated home décor. Its unique texture enhances colors and designs with depth and vibrancy, making it the go-to choice for those seeking timeless beauty and refined quality. Whether you’re crafting bridal gowns, evening wear, or statement pieces, Duchess Satin delivers unmatched opulence with every print.
Examples of use -
- Bridesmaid Dresses / Wedding Gowns
- Evening Wear
- Christening Gowns
- Shoe Covers
- Fashion
- Theatre
- Ice skating
- Costumiers
