Description
Bridgeford Two Way Stretch Sublimation Fabric for Sportswear, Activewear, Costumes, Fashion & Custom Printing
Bridgeford Two Way Stretch Sublimation Fabric is a versatile 100% polyester textile designed for sublimation printing, sportswear, activewear, costumes, fashion garments and custom printed textile projects. Its two-way stretch construction provides flexibility across the fabric, making it suitable for garments and products that require movement while retaining a smooth printable surface. Supplied in a practical 154cm width and available by the metre, it is suitable for sampling, bespoke production and larger commercial print runs.
The polyester composition makes Bridgeford well suited to dye-sublimation printing, allowing custom artwork, logos, repeat patterns, gradients and photographic designs to be transferred into the fibres. Its stretch performance makes it particularly useful for fitted and performance-focused applications where flexibility is important. This combination of printability and movement makes it a practical choice for sports teams, clothing manufacturers, costume makers, print studios and designers producing personalised or branded textiles.
Fabric Specs
| Fabric Width | 154cm |
| Fabric Type | Bridgeford Two Way Stretch Sublimation Fabric |
| Composition | 100% Polyester |
| Stretch | Two Way Stretch |
| Primary Use | Dye-Sublimation Printing |
| Print Suitability | Suitable for Logos, Repeat Patterns, Gradients, Graphics and Photographic Designs |
| Properties | Stretchy, Flexible, Printable, Lightweight, Durable and Versatile |
| Applications | Sportswear, Activewear, Costumes, Fashion Garments and Custom Printed Textiles |
Uses
Bridgeford Two Way Stretch Sublimation Fabric is ideal for:
- Custom sportswear
- Team kits and training wear
- Activewear garments
- Running and fitness clothing
- Cycling apparel
- Dancewear and performance clothing
- Stage and theatrical costumes
- Fitted fashion garments
- Stretch tops and lightweight clothing
- Branded uniforms
- Promotional clothing
- Custom event apparel
- Printed costume panels
- Repeat-pattern fashion fabrics
- Logo and branded textile printing
- Prototype garment production
- Sampling and short print runs
- Commercial sublimation printing
- Bespoke textile collections
- Creative sewing projects
The two-way stretch construction provides flexibility for garments that need freedom of movement, while the 100% polyester base makes the fabric suitable for vibrant sublimation printing. This makes Bridgeford an effective choice for custom sportswear, performance clothing, costumes and fashion projects where both stretch and detailed digital printing are required.
FAQs
What is Bridgeford Two Way Stretch Sublimation Fabric?
It is a 100% polyester stretch fabric designed for dye-sublimation printing and applications such as sportswear, activewear, costumes and custom fashion garments.
What does two-way stretch mean?
Two-way stretch means the fabric stretches primarily across one direction, providing flexibility and movement while maintaining stability in the other direction.
Is Bridgeford suitable for sublimation printing?
Yes, its 100% polyester composition makes it suitable for dye-sublimation printing using appropriate inks, transfer paper, temperature and production settings.
Why is polyester used for sublimation printing?
Sublimation dye bonds with polyester fibres when heat is applied, allowing the colour to become part of the fabric rather than forming a separate surface layer.
Can this fabric be used for sportswear?
Yes, its stretch, flexibility and polyester construction make it suitable for teamwear, training clothing, activewear and other performance-focused garments.
Is it suitable for costumes and dancewear?
Yes, the two-way stretch allows greater movement, making it suitable for costumes, performance clothing and selected dancewear applications.
Can logos and detailed graphics be printed on it?
Yes, sublimation printing can reproduce logos, repeat patterns, gradients, artwork and photographic designs when suitable equipment and settings are used.
Will sublimation prints crack or peel?
Sublimation dye bonds into the polyester fibres rather than forming a raised surface layer, so the design does not normally crack or peel like some transfer films.
Is it suitable for commercial printing?
Yes, it can be used for sampling, bespoke production, teamwear and larger commercial sublimation printing projects.
How wide is the fabric?
Bridgeford Two Way Stretch Sublimation Fabric is supplied in a practical 154cm width, making it suitable for garments, sportswear and larger printed textile panels.
