Canvas
Thick, strong and durable; takes print and embroidery well.
Materials & Techniques
Materials & techniques
Fabrics and synthetic materials
Choose the right fabric or material for every idea
Calico (Unbleached Cotton)
Natural, light cotton at an economical price.
Oxford
Tightly woven, abrasion resistant and water resistant.
Polyester
Smooth, vivid colours, crease resistant, prints sharply.
Nylon
Tough, lightweight and quick drying.
Linen
Natural, breathable fabric with a refined look.
Spunbond Non-Woven
Light non-woven fabric, great value for giveaway bags.
Jute / Burlap
Natural fibre with an eco-friendly look.
Denim
Strong, durable and full of character.
Corduroy
Ribbed, soft to the touch and warm-looking.
PVC / TPU Coated Fabric
Waterproof and easy to wipe clean.
PU Leather
Looks like real leather, light and easy to care for.
Microfiber Leather
Premium synthetic leather, soft and durable.
Materials & components
Labels & Branding
Woven, printed, leather and rubber labels, and hang tags.
Zippers & Accessories
Nylon, metal and plastic zippers with pullers.
Buttons & Fasteners
Buttons, snaps and magnetic closures.
Webbing & Straps
Nylon, polyester, cotton and leather straps.
Buckles & Bag Hardware
Rings, hooks, strap adjusters and buckles.
Closures & Adhesives
Hook-and-loop, magnetic buttons, locks and adhesives.
Rivets & Metal Accessories
Rivets, eyelets and decorative metal parts.
Drawstrings & Cord Accessories
Cords, cord locks and cord ends.
Interfacing & Padding
Interfacing, foam and boards that keep a bag in shape.
Printing techniques
Turn ideas into real products with a range of printing techniques
Silk Screen Printing
Vivid and durable, best value for large runs.
Sublimation Printing
All-over print that never peels; ideal for sportswear.
DTG Printing
Detailed full-colour prints with no screens needed.
Silicone Printing
Raised, flexible logos with a premium feel.
Reflective Printing
Reflects light in the dark for added safety.
Logo Labels & Branding
Woven, printed, leather, rubber and metal logo labels.
Logos on Leather
Hot foil, debossing, embossing and laser engraving.
Which technique suits which material
| Material | Silk screen | Digital | Transfer | Puff | Reflective | Metallic | Sublimation | Embroidery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | ||||||||
| Canvas | ||||||||
| Linen | ||||||||
| Polyester | ||||||||
| Nylon | ||||||||
| PU leather | ||||||||
| Non-woven | ||||||||
| Plastic / PVC |
- CottonSilk screenDigitalTransferPuffReflectiveMetallicSublimationEmbroidery
- CanvasSilk screenDigitalTransferPuffReflectiveMetallicEmbroidery
- LinenSilk screenDigitalTransferPuffReflectiveMetallicEmbroidery
- PolyesterDigitalTransferPuffSublimation
- NylonDigitalTransferPuffReflectiveMetallic
- PU leatherDigitalTransferPuffMetallic
- Non-wovenDigitalTransferPuffMetallic
- Plastic / PVCDigitalPuffMetallic
SuitableSometimes suitableNot suitable
Pick the right technique
- Large quantitiesSilk screen
- Fine detail, many coloursDigital or sublimation
- A luxury feelMetallic / embroidery
- Rush jobs / small runsTransfer
- Synthetic materialsTransfer / sublimation / reflective
