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Cosplay Fabric

Get your cosplay fabric printed online. Different fabrics from silks and cottons to stretchy scuba and lycras. Get inspired with this Cosplay fabric guide and start designing your own cosplay materials.

Lycra Matt

85% poly, 15% elastane. Soft, elastic, matt. 140gsm. Bouncy, lively, smooth drape. Ideal for hotpants, bandeaus, cosplay.

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Heavy Lycra Matt

93% poly, 7% elastane. Thick stretchy power Lycra, 250gsm. Soft, smooth. Good for dresses, moulds to body & hugs figure.

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Jersey Stretch Light 130

Jersey stretch light, 130gsm. Semi-transparent, summer fabric. Soft, comfortable, ideal for light weight t-shirts and apparel.

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Jersey Stretch 160

160gsm, stretchy, feels good on the skin. Ideal for gym tops, T-Shirts. Quick drying & slightly water absorbent. Versatile.

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Lima Cotton Lawn

70% cotton, 30% poly coating. Hardwearing, breathable. Slight brushed surface, ivory base tone. Lighter than poplin. 105gsm.

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Lima Cotton Poplin

81% cotton 19% poly. Semi opaque poplin weave fabric. 160gsm. Intense colours, bright lustrous face. Very fine brushed surface.

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Lima Cotton Twill

85% cotton, 15% poly. Smooth and soft face with a matt reverse. Easy to handle. Very tight twill weave locks in heat. 200gsm.

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Pima Lawn 100% Cotton

100% cotton. Light, airy and smooth on the skin. Super light, 75gsm. Nice drape, flows beautifully. Use for clothes, furnishings.

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Cotton Satin

100% natural cotton satin weave. 172gsm. Smooth face with matt finish. Reflects & absorbs the light. Crisp and cool to touch.

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Silk Sensation

Silk alternative. Solid, plain closed weave. Shiny face, matt reverse. 90gsm. Slight stretch. Nice drape. Clothes, accessories.

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Duchess Satin

Tightly woven poly. Smooth, glossy sateen face, matt structured backing. Opaque, 140gsm. Ideal for fashion, furnishings.

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Crushed Velour

Knitted, stretchy poly based fabric. 180gsm. Soft, short plush pile, shimmery face. Vibrant colours. Dresses, clothes.

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Marbled Velvet

Stunning pile. Dappled effect adds movement & depth. Shiny face reflects the light. 220gsm. Garments, apparel, clothes.

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Plush Velvet

Stretchy, sumptuous & warm. Thick fluffy pile. 250gsm. Water absorbent. Bold clear colours. Furnishings, blankets.

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Scuba Crepe

Heavyweight knitted Lycra. 290gsm. Textured "crepe" face. Smooth back. 4-way stretch. Great recovery and drape. White base.

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Mesh Fabric

Stretchy poly mesh sports fabric. Open knit 3mm diamond shaped holes. Light, airy, 85gsm. Ideal for vests, gussets, sportswear.

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Power Net Fabric

Knitted tulle mesh fabric. Fray resistant, lightweight, 60gsm. Delicate fluid drape, super stretchy. Tent linings, outer garments

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Real Silk Satin

100% real silk. Smooth, shiny, flowing drape. Super light, 85gsm. Natural sheen to face, luxury handle. Clothing, scarves etc.

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Scuba

Heavyweight weft-knitted Lycra. 274gsm. Smooth, thick, lively. 4 way stretch. White base tone, slight sheen. Natural flowing drape

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Lycra Soft Sheen

85% poly, 15% elastane. Soft, shiny, flexible. Resists abrasion. Moisture wicking. Figure hugging. Swimsuits, bikinis, dresses

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Slinky Lycra

82% poly, 18% lycra. Medium weight, soft, 4-way stretch. 210gsm. Slinky and smooth. Fantastic for leggings, swimwear, sportswear.

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Neoprene

Knitted poly face backed onto spongy, thick Neoprene. 1000gsm, opaque. Water absorbent, thermal insulator. Good for wetsuits.

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Chiffon

Silky, sheer and light. 40gsm. Soft woven poly. Semi-transparent with strong contrast print. Good natural drape. Accessories.

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Organza

Transparent, sheer, light yet firm fabric. Refined net quality. Very light, 23gsm. Embellishments, curtains, interfacing.

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Crochet Lace

Soft, stretchy poly nylon blend. Soft, smooth, characteristic holes. Good for bold, solid designs. Clothes panelling, apparel.

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Airflow Light Sport Stretch

Woven pique knit. Characteristic airflow holes. Soft, breathable, cool. Flawless print. 140gsm. Running gear, sportswear.

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Transfer Paper

Ideal for dye sub fabric. Ready to heat press. No need to mirror designs. Recommended for 85%+ polyester fabric or substrate.

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Faux Leather

PVC face, poly back. 700gsm. Textured, leather effect face. Excellent colour and print reproduction. Solid shape & structure.

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Slub Jersey

140gsm, fashionable, slub construction, weft knitted, soft, stretchy, breathable, good drape, sharp print detail, strong colours.

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Loose Knit Jersey

5% elastane, good stretch and recovery, breathable, moisture-wicking, interesting random pattern knit, homespun effect, 185gsm

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Ponte Jersey 260gsm

A stretch fabric perfect for accentuating natural body curvature. Figure-hugging, comfortable and warm, ideal for cosplay use.

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Rox Sports Jersey

Weft knitted sports jersey, which is smooth and flat. Breathable fabric at 250gsm, ideal for use in cosplay garments.

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Solange Silky Jersey

215gsm mid-weight, weft knitted single jersey. Soft, comfortable and stretchy this is an ideal fabric for use in cosplay.

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Real Silk Satin 65gsm

100% real silk. Smooth, shiny, flowing drape. Super light, 65gsm. Natural sheen to face, luxury handle. Clothing, scarves etc.

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Loop Back Jersey

A solid textile, weighing 250 gsm. When light shines through from behind the imagery shows through and is beautifully soft.

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What are cosplay fabrics?

Cosplay is a shortened term of 2 words; costume and play. It is a performance art, likely to have originated in Japan, where cosplayers wear specific costumes and accessories to represent a character from Anime, Manga, video games or other visual media. A lot of cosplayers make their own cosplay clothing, and this is where cosplay fabric comes in.

There is a wealth of cosplay materials available, so much so, that a cosplay fabric guide is often required.

Some popular examples include:

Scuba fabric
Lycra
Neoprene
Jersey
Cotton
Linen
Twill weaves
Silk
Satin
Chiffon
Organza
Velvet
Mesh

How are they manufactured?

Cosplay fabrics are available online with a wide variety to choose from. Each fabric is manufactured slightly differently, and there are synthetic fabrics and natural textiles to choose from.

The different weights cosplay fabrics come in makes a difference to the manufacturing process. Natural fabrics such as cotton or silk are made by taking substances and breaking them down into fibres which are then spun into yarns. Hand or machine can do this. Synthetic fabrics are made by using chemicals and other substances to create fibres, which are then turned into yarns to create the fabric.

Blended fabrics; when natural and synthetic fibres are blended, comprises of a combination of both methods.

Purposes of cosplay fabrics

The main purpose of these textiles is to create cosplay clothing. Costumes are usually elaborate and imaginative, with different fabrics needed to represent different elements of the costume. From well-loved, everyday fabrics such as jersey and cotton to more contemporary and eclectic textiles, such as neoprene and scuba, these fabrics can be used together to create captivating and bespoke cosplay costumes.

Properties

Many different fabrics favoured in the cosplay world, thanks to their varying properties. Certain materials work best for some costumes, whereas others are preferred for detailing. From the most popular cosplay fabrics, their properties can include:

Lycra – comes in several weights, very stretchy, form-fitting, easy to work with
Neoprene – thick and spongy, comes in different thicknesses, looks striking, black-out
Silk – natural fabric, luxurious, has a natural sheen, beautiful drape
Velvet – soft and luxurious handle, comes in different styles, has depth, sturdy
Linen – rustic, natural, durable – great for creating cloaks
Cotton – natural, breathable, comes in different weights, great for several end uses
Satin – smooth, silky, fluid handle and drape
Scuba – slightly less thick than Neoprene, flexible, durable, contemporary

Advantages of cosplay fabrics

Because it can sometimes be a challenge to purchase readymade cosplay costumes in stores, printing cosplay fabrics online has become increasingly popular. You can find a plethora of cosplay materials online which can cater to most requirements.

By ordering cosplay fabrics online, you have the advantage of being able to create anything. Making your own cosplay costume may save you a lot of money and it will also highlight your talent and creativity.