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Silk Twill Fabric Printing

From £29.50. Ready in 1 - 2 day(s).

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    • ≥ 0.5 m2: £59/sq m
    • ≥ 3 m2: £57/sq m 3.4% Discount
    • ≥ 10 m2: £52/sq m 11.9% Discount
    • ≥ 50 m2: £45/sq m 23.7% Discount

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UK delivery: £5.50

  • UK delivery: £5.50
  • Western European: £13
  • Other European: £16
  • North America: £16
  • Australia / Japan: £22
  • Rest Of The World: £22

This 100% real silk twill fabric, UK made, is a chic and exciting custom fabric option. Weighing a lightweight 54gsm, this dreamy textile is super soft with a stunning drape. Featuring a sophisticated twill weave, your new custom printed twilled silk fabric is a taut material, with only a little bit of give on the bias. The print detail is exceptional and the colours are crisp and vibrant, thanks to our specialised silk printing methods. Despite its light nature, printed silk twill fabric is very strong, which is ideal for dressmaking, accessories and scarves.

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  • Max Print: 1.36m, Weight: 54gsm
  • Properties: Soft, Light, Sharp Print
  • Beautiful drape with a twill weave

Real 100% Silk Twill 54gsm (2-3 days) £29.50

Ready in 1 - 2 day(s).

  • Real 100% Silk Twill 54gsm (2-3 days)
  • Max Print: 1.36m
  • Weight: 54gsm
  • Roll Width: 1.38m
  • Find it in our Swatch pack

  • 100% silk

Care instruction

Dry clean only recommended, can be hand washed in cold water with silk detergent.

  • Dry Cleaning
  • Iron Safe
  • No Steam

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Silk Twill Fabric UK

We are suppliers of the highest quality custom printed twilled silk fabric. This elegant and stylish printed silk twill fabric is a dream to print on and will make your designs look crisp, fresh, and full of life. 

woven in the UK
Surface textures

Surface textures

The front texture of this silk twill fabric, UK made, is smooth and soft. The twill weave on this custom printed twilled silk fabric is very fine and can be felt when running your fingers slowly over the face of the material. It is a thin and light fabric, which has a beautiful drape. The taut nature gives this silk a slightly solid finish, and the natural silk fibres gives the face a gentle lustre. The back has quite a lot of see-through and is more matt than the front. However, both sides are wonderfully soft, which makes it a joy to wear.

Print detail

Print detail

This graceful silk twill fabric UK made, 100% natural, created from real silk fibres into a woven twill textile. The detail on the slightly lustrous face is very fine, with small details printed with perfect precision. Lines are defined and colours are rich. The base colour is a slightly warm white, which is ideal for bold colours. Intricate work will show up clearly on your custom printed twilled silk fabric and the natural sheen will help lift them off of the face of the fabric. With a taut weave, your printed silk twill fabric designs will remain crisp and clear at all times. Due to the print process large areas of solid colour may show slight marbling lines. This is to be expected and we would advise avoiding large solid blocks of colour if possible.

Usage

Usage

Silk is such a joy to wear, use and craft with. There are so many different uses for real silk, and this custom printed silk twill fabric is no exception. Upload your designs onto this silk, and enjoy turning it into printed silk twill fabric with anything from real silk scarves and ties, to elegant lingerie and dresses, or other luxurious garments. It is also a lovely fabric for upholstery and cushion making. The high quality print, and super soft silk will help your designs get elevated to the next level.

Reviews for Silk Twill Fabric

Rated 5/5 based on 7 customer reviews

Well pleased Great material exactly as requested
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great service! So pleased with my Contrado order. The velvet is supersoft, the printing colours perfect, the sizing exactly how I wanted it. Big thank you to the team.
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Brilliant!! I ordered printed panels for my exhibition back drop in the heavy lycra. Great quality, looked fantastic. Easy to navigate website and arrived within a couple of days. Will definitely use again. Thank you!
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really great really great quality... unfortunately the print came out bigger than expected but still looked amazing was just expecting something slightly smaller. the student discount is so good however if you ask for 2m you do get 2m so order plenty especially if you need a lot and matching patterns etc
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Just as I was expecting. This was first time, placing a printing order with Contrado. There were no difficulties, and the order arrived just right. Quality was good with no print mistakes or smudges.
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Fabulous product & super quick Amazing quality and fast service, this product really works for my business
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Happy with results Very happy with the quality of the print - colour works well on the georgette and the print is very clear
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Frequently asked questions on Real 100% Silk Twill 54gsm (2-3 days):

Is this silk easy to care for?

It is very easy to keep your silk twill fabric looking and feeling its best. Our specialist printing methods ensure a vibrant and permanent print. However, to keep it looking fantastic, we recommend either dry cleaning your silk, or hand-washing it very gently in cold water with non-bio detergent.

What is a twill weave fabric?

Twill is a type of weave. With this fabric, silk is the fibre used in the construction, and twill is the style of weave. Twill can be identified by its diagonal lines. The weave has a pattern of diagonal parallel ribs, which is achieved by passing the weft thread over one or more warps threads, then under 2 or more warps threads, and so on.

What sort of projects can I use this silk for?

Silk is such a versatile and lovely fabric to work with. Thanks to its soft and luxurious handle, it makes it a pleasure to wear. This silk twill is ideal for a variety of end uses. We love using it to make items such as pocket square, handkerchiefs real silk scarves, and even as a sumptuous lining for clothing, handbags and luggage.

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See our collection of brilliant silk twill prints, designed by Contrado Creatives.

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All you have to do is design what you love and we bring your creations to life. We take care of the hand crafting and manufacture, the sales and the shipping. You the designer, control the products and designs from wherever you are, from home, the office, even on the go. Meanwhile the orders start to roll in and you get commissions fast.

Print Guideline

    • DPI-Print Guideline Icon

      What's the best resolution to print in?

      We print at 200dpi, which is a good combination of quality and file weight. Ideally your image should be scaled to 100% at 200dpi; this means that no resizing of your file occurs, preventing any interpolation. Our design interface will have a quality marker next to the design that you have uploaded, this will change colour using a traffic light system and display a message. The message will let you know if the resolution is too low or if you have a good quality image. 

  • scaling-Print Guideline Icon

    How will my image scale?

    When you upload your design our system will automatically scale it to fit your chosen fabric dimensions. In the ‘Product Image’ tab, the displayed dimensions under ‘Print Size’ will show the dimensions of the piece of fabric that you are ordering. For image/design dimensions you need to see the ‘Images & Text Tools’ tab. You can see and edit the dimensions of the image under the quality information next to the thumbnail.

  • RGB-CMYK Print Guideline Icon

    Which colour model should I choose? RGB or CMYK?

    We advise providing images in the RGB colour space. Specifically using the sRGB image profile, to achieve best colour results. What does this mean? In your editing software choose RGB as the working space, and assign the image profile as sRGB (full name sRGB IEC61966-2.1)

  • Print-Roll Length Fabric Guide Icon

    Maximum dimensions

    For most of our fabrics there is no limit on the length of the fabric that you can order. We have a preview design window set up to 10m max to visualise the print, but that's not a print limit. If you'd like to order more, increase the quantity (x2 for 20m or x4 for 40m for example) and then you can order as much as you'd like, with a built in automatic volume discount too. The maximum print width of each fabric can be found on the individual fabric pages or in our design interface.

  • Borders-Print Guideline Icon

    Do I need to incorporate white space within my design if I want a border or some cutting space?

    Yes, that might help you! Always incorporate any extra space or boarders into your purchased fabric size. We trim squarely around fabric samples and fabric prints, leaving approximately 5mm white space. Cutting neatly on the line has an additional fee.

  • crocking-Print Guideline Icon

    What is crocking and why might it occur?

    Crocking, which is fading along the creases, often after washing or heavy use, occurs when you digitally print on natural fabrics - more so when dark or dense colours are used. It can be minimised by using a cool hand wash instead of machine washing as the tumbling of the machine is the main cause of this. To avoid entirely, we would advise using a poly fabric.

  • organics-Print Guideline Icon

    Why do my colours appear lighter on organic fabrics?

    Our organic fabrics do not have any coatings that the non-organic fabrics have. This means the ink absorbs into the fibres, reducing the colour strength slightly (by approx. -40%). For super strong colours we recommend a non-organic natural fabric.

  • Transfer-Print Guideline Icon

    Do you print on fabric a customer supplies?

    Unfortunately not; we like to test meticulously so that we know what gets best results on our fabrics, and our facilities cater perfectly to them. We do however print sublimation paper to order, and if you have access to a heat press you can press your own fabrics easily.

  • Jpeg-Tiff Print Guideline Icon

    Should I save my file as a TIFF or JPEG?

    For multi-coloured or very detailed files we recommend using a tiff format, but they must be flattened. For simple colours and low detail files, a jpeg is fine.

  • Shrinkage-Print Guideline Icon

    What is the situation with material shrinkage?

    Just like many fabric printing processes, there is the potential for shrinkage. Depending on the fabric, please expect and allow between 2-8% shrinkage which you need to plan for in your dimensions. This percentage can vary from print run to print run and between fabrics, so we would advise to order a little more material than you require for your project. 

  • Print-Both Sides Print Guideline Icon

    Can I print on both sides of the fabric?

    We do not offer printing on both sides of the fabric, as a lot of our fabrics are semi-transparent. As the customer, you can consider the effect of printing on both sides one of our fabrics and contact us, and we will get back to you if it's feasible.

  • Labels-Print Guideline Icon

    Can I order labels in another fabric? Will you cut them like you do with the normal fabric labels?

    At the moment no, our labels are all printed on the same satin fabric. We may introduce more in the future, but for now this is the best choice. The labels are all cut the same way. You can order the fabric of your choice and make the labels yourself, but we do not cut different fabric into label format.

  • Eco friendly Printing

    How is your fabric printing eco-friendly?

    With environmental consciousness in mind, our fabrics are all printed using completely water-based inks. This means no chemicals or solvents are used. Our heat fixing procedure fixes the colours and prints, avoiding the downsides of steaming, such as excess or contaminated water returning into the waste system. We have one facility in London where we conduct all the printing, production and fulfillment. Rather than roll the fabrics, or send them in a tube, we fold them before they are sent out to you. This saves over 150 tubes a week, as well as a lot of space on the delivery van. (For delicate fabrics we ensure to package appropriately).

  • colour palette

    Why are there slight colour differences between my orders?

    We work at improving our colour profiles all the time. Though rare it may happen that from one print run to another, and there could be slight colour differences, this is normal and part of the process when we are constantly improving. It is extremely unlikely that there will be a huge difference (like orange instead of red for example). Please bear in mind such colour variations can be intensified from fabric to fabric due to the varying grains and textures of the fabric; natural fabrics tend to have more muted colours than their poly alternatives. This is due to the construction of the materials as well as the print methods that have to be altered slightly for more delicate, natural textiles.




Sizing For Hemming And Shrinkage

Hemming Options ICON

We have a full Cut & Sew service here at Contrado, and are able to hem your fabric prints for a small additional charge. We create a small one- or two-fold hem that typically uses 5 to 20mm of material, depending on the thickness of the fabric. So, for example, if you want a finished piece of fabric that measures 100 x 100cm, you will need to order a size of 101.5cm x 101.5cm to allow for the hem (on top of that please also allow for shrinkage of min 2%). The thicker the fabric, the bigger the hem will be. You can choose to have your prints hemmed with either Black or White thread. On our silk and other light woven fabrics, one hemmed edge will be straight (vertically down the roll) and the other will be slightly rippled. The hemming material allowances are as follows and you need to make your print bigger to accommodate the hem:

  • Light Fabrics (20-100gsm): For silks and other light fabrics, we use 6-8mm in the hem (2 fold), so overall width/height will be minus 12-16mm
  • Medium Fabrics (101-200gsm): For medium-weight fabrics that fray, we use 15-20mm in the hem (2 fold) so overall width/height will be minus 35-40mm
  • Stiff/Heavy/No-fray fabrics: we use 15-20mm in the hem (1 fold) so overall width/height will be minus 35-40mm
All of these measurements are approximate and can vary. Including with shrinkage it can mean a fairly significant difference to ordered dimensions, so please plan your print accordingly. Depending on how open the weave is, our fabric can shrink anywhere from 2% to 8% with the average being 2.5%.
 

How Would you Like the Edge?

We have four finishing options for your fabric order: 
  • As it comes. We cut around your image, leaving a simply scissor cut, perhaps uneven white fabric border. 
  • Hem with thread. We can hem your fabric with a choice of black or white thread. Please allow 1-2 days additional production time. See below for information on how hemming affects the size of your print. We offer an overlock hem as well as a folded hem (one or two fold depending on the fabric) however not all fabrics are suited to both hem types. If you can see both options, it means both are suitable, and you will be able to chose whichever you prefer. 
  • Cut on the line. We will cut neatly on the edge of your design. This means that if you have a border around your design we will cut around that border, if your design takes the whole space of the fabric, then we will neatly cut around the edge of that image. Please be aware, when we cut along the line, we have to cut against the grain of the fabric. This is the standard procedure for fabric cutting. This means that with some fabrics, for example, Georgette and Mulmul, which have a slight wave in them, some fraying will occur. This is unavoidable, as the cut follows the grain of the textile. 
All of our fabrics are cut manually by hand, with the utmost care and attention. If your fabric has a slightly uneven look on the edges, or a touch of fraying, this does not indicate a flaw in the textile. It is not always possible to achieve a perfect straight cut with certain fabrics, so please do bare this in mind when it comes to your design. If you have any queries or would like to know about our cutting methods in more detail, please get in touch and we will be more than happy to discuss them with you. 

For further information about our fabrics see our FAQs. 

Please note: As everything we provide is handmade to order, you may find a slight variance in the sizes. 

Delivery time & Costs

Production times

We handmake your item on site, which takes on average 1-2 days. Please check individual production times which are displayed next to the item price on the product page, as this varies from product to product. In rare cases when we need to re-print an item, this may take an additional 1-2 days.

Shipping methods

After your item has been manufactured, we ship your order via your chosen method. Please add on the production time to the delivery time to calculate when your order will be with you. Select your delivery method in your basket.

We have a range of trusted shipping options:
  • Royal Mail 1st Class Standard (no tracking) - 1-5 working days on average (please note that this can take up to 15 working days in exceptional circumstances).
  • Royal Mail 1st Class Recorded (no tracking) – Usually delivered the next working day. It is not a guaranteed next day service, or a tracked service. A signature is required. (Please note that this can take up to 15 working days in exceptional circumstances).
  • Special Delivery – Delivered the next working day
  • Saturday Delivery (deliver only on Sat)
  • Collection from our London Office (between 4-6pm on working days only)
  • For international orders or large/bulky packages within the UK, we ship via DHL or Fedex services. This takes on average 2-5 working days.
You can then enjoy or resell your hand-made products with your very own designs.

You can also read more about our terms & conditions and refund policy. 

Make use of our Manufacturing and Worldwide Shipping Experience

At Contrado, every product is handmade on site to ensure the highest quality. We provide a dedicated production service as well as a range of fast delivery options. For the past 14 years, we have printed and hand-made countless personalised products for a wide range of customers all over the world and many of them have become loyal customers who love not only our products but also the care, knowledge and dedication from our staff.

A speedy Special Delivery service is available where your item will delivered within one working day, after it has been manufactured.
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  • UK delivery: £5.50
  • Western European: £13
  • Other European: £16
  • North America: £16
  • Australia / Japan: £22
  • Rest Of The World: £22

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