Description
Bamboo Tencel Sateen Fabric for Printing, Clothing and Soft Furnishings
Bamboo Tencel Sateen Fabric is a soft, smooth woven material made from a blend of 44% bamboo and 56% Tencel fibres. Measuring 180cm wide, this white fabric features a 4/1 sateen weave that creates a smooth surface and a soft, flowing drape. Its fine yarn construction and closely woven structure make it an attractive choice for textile printing, dressmaking, fashion garments and decorative soft furnishings. The fabric is supplied with a PFP (Prepared for Printing) finish and reactive precoat, making it particularly suitable for compatible textile printing processes.
Ideal for printed dressmaking fabrics, blouses, shirts, dresses, skirts, scarves, decorative cushions and creative textile projects, this bamboo Tencel sateen is available by the metre. Its smooth surface and flowing drape make it suitable for garments requiring a soft finish, while the 180cm width provides flexibility for wider fabric panels, printed textile designs and selected home furnishing applications.
Looking for bamboo Tencel sateen fabric for printing or dressmaking? This white 180cm wide fabric combines a 4/1 sateen weave with a reactive precoat for textile printing applications. Check compatibility with your intended printing process, and consider ordering a sample, where available, to assess the texture, drape and print results before purchasing larger quantities.
Fabric Specs
| Fabric Type | Bamboo Tencel Sateen |
| Composition | 44% Bamboo, 56% Tencel |
| Width | 180cm (71 Inches) |
| Colour | White |
| Weave | 4/1 Sateen |
| Construction | Woven |
| Finish | PFP (Prepared for Printing), Reactive Precoat |
| Texture | Soft, Smooth Surface |
| Drape | Soft and Flowing |
| Yarn Count | 60/1 × 80/1 Ne Carded |
| Thread Density | 212 × 186 |
Uses
Bamboo Tencel Sateen Fabric is suitable for:
- Textile printing projects
- Reactive fabric printing
- Custom printed fabrics
- Printed dressmaking fabrics
- Fashion dresses
- Blouses and tops
- Casual shirts
- Flowing skirts
- Lightweight fashion garments
- Fashion scarves
- Decorative clothing panels
- Fashion accessories
- Custom textile designs
- Printed fabric collections
- Decorative cushion covers
- Soft furnishing accessories
- Decorative fabric panels
- Creative sewing projects
- Textile design samples
- Fabric printing samples
The smooth sateen surface and soft drape make this fabric particularly suitable for fashion garments, printed textiles and decorative soft furnishings. Its white PFP finish provides a prepared base for compatible reactive printing applications.
Before printing, confirm that your inks, printing equipment and finishing processes are compatible with the fabric's reactive precoat. For dressmaking and furnishing projects, consider testing the fabric's appearance and performance after any required washing or finishing.
FAQs
What is bamboo Tencel sateen fabric?
Bamboo Tencel sateen is a woven fabric made from bamboo and Tencel fibres using a sateen weave. This product contains 44% bamboo and 56% Tencel and features a smooth surface with a soft, flowing drape.
What is the composition of this bamboo Tencel fabric?
The fabric is made from 44% bamboo and 56% Tencel fibres. It measures 180cm wide and is supplied in white.
What is a 4/1 sateen weave?
A 4/1 sateen weave is a woven construction in which the yarn arrangement creates longer floats on the fabric surface. This produces the smooth appearance commonly associated with sateen fabrics.
Is bamboo Tencel sateen suitable for dressmaking?
Yes. Its smooth texture and soft drape make it suitable for selected dresses, blouses, shirts, skirts and other garments where a flowing fabric is preferred.
Can this fabric be used for digital textile printing?
The fabric is supplied with a PFP finish and reactive precoat, making it suitable for compatible textile printing processes. Confirm compatibility with your specific digital printing inks, equipment and finishing requirements before production.
What does PFP mean in fabric?
PFP stands for Prepared for Printing. It indicates that the fabric has been prepared for textile printing rather than supplied as a conventionally finished fashion fabric.
What is a reactive precoat?
A reactive precoat is a preparation applied to fabric for compatible reactive dye printing processes. It helps prepare the textile surface for printing, but the required processing and finishing depend on the printing system used.
Is bamboo Tencel sateen suitable for cushions?
Yes. It can be used for decorative cushion covers and selected soft furnishing projects. Suitability for frequently used upholstery has not been established.
Is bamboo Tencel fabric eco friendly?
The fabric contains bamboo and Tencel fibres. However, its overall environmental impact depends on factors such as fibre production, processing, finishing and certification. Specific sustainability claims should be supported by relevant documentation.
Is bamboo Tencel sateen the same as cotton sateen?
No. Both fabrics can use a sateen weave, but their fibre compositions differ. This fabric contains bamboo and Tencel fibres rather than cotton.
Can bamboo Tencel sateen be washed?
Specific washing instructions have not been supplied. As this fabric has a PFP finish and reactive precoat, follow the manufacturer's guidance and confirm the appropriate care and finishing process before laundering.
