Nautical Stripes Classic
Fine-scale engineered stripes on Carvico Brisbane Recycled base.
Commercial Digital Sublimation · In-House Bali Facility
Swimwear Fabric Printing
Engineered For Sun, Salt & Chlorine
Vibrant prints built to endure multiple seasons.
A custom swimwear print must maintain rich color fidelity after extensive exposure to intense sunlight, chlorinated pools, salt water, and sun lotions. At Balidao Swimwear Co., Ltd., every printed garment is produced in our dedicated Bali printing studio using state-of-the-art sublimation technology and OEKO-TEX® certified eco-inks.
Women's custom swimwear prints are applied directly to Carvico Brisbane Recycled ♻, an Italian circular-knit polyester fabric certified under GRS and RCS. Polyester molecularly binds dye during sublimation, preventing fading and running while delivering sharper, richer prints compared to traditional nylon surfaces.
01 · Sustainable Performance Base Carvico Brisbane Recycled ♻
82% Recycled Polyester / 18% Elastane (190 g/m²). Engineered specifically for high-definition sublimation, offering UPF 50+ UV protection and high chlorine degradation resistance.
02 · Certified Eco-Inks OEKO-TEX® Sublimation Dyes
Water-based, zero-heavy-metal certified inks that fuse deeply into polyester microfibers at 200°C, guaranteeing skin safety and exceptional colorfastness against wash and salt water.
03 · Commercial Quality Assurance Physical Strike-Off Verification
Every print program begins with a physical 30 × 30 cm strike-off sample on actual production fabric. Colors and scale are rigorously verified under standard D65 lightbox lighting prior to bulk cutting.
Ready-To-Use Motifs & Custom Options
Extensive production-tested print catalog.
Choose directly from our curated print archive for rapid turnarounds, or supply your brand's unique vector artwork. All catalog designs are scale-optimized and tested for circular-knit swimwear stretch recovery.
Forest Gala Botanical
Lush tropical foliage calibrated for resort swimsuits and wrap skirts.
Gingham Green Retro
Clean geometric check pattern with sharp line precision.
Dark Leopard Best Seller
High-contrast, timeless animal motif engineered for all-over patterns.
Predictable B2B Workflow
From digital artwork to finished bulk swimwear.
In-house printing under the same roof as CAD pattern making and stitching prevents misalignments and eliminates third-party freight delays.
STEP 01
Artwork Intake & Audit
Submit vector files or 300 DPI raster artwork. Our prepress team evaluates repeat boundaries, bleed tolerances, and pixel densities.
STEP 02
Scale & Placement Setup
Scale motifs to garment size specifications. For placement prints, CAD artwork is positioned individually across all size grades.
STEP 03
Physical Strike-Off
A 30 × 30 cm strike is printed on production fabric for physical evaluation of pigment depth, resolution, and stretch behavior.
STEP 04
Calender Heat Press & Bulk
Upon approval, bulk fabric rolls are printed on our commercial calendar sublimation line, inspected, and routed straight to laser cutting.
Prepress Guidelines
Artwork specifications for optimal results.
Ensuring correct file preparation eliminates rework charges and guarantees razor-sharp edge definition across all size gradings.
- Vector or 300 DPI Native: AI, EPS, SVG or layered PSD/TIFF files configured at 100% actual print dimensions.
- True Seamless Repeat: Test tile repeats horizontally and vertically to confirm zero seam lines or misaligned pixels.
- Pantone Matching References: Provide Pantone Fashion, Home + Interiors (TCX) or Coated Solid codes for strike-off calibration.
- Commercial License Compliance: Ensure full proprietary ownership or valid commercial manufacturing licenses for all supplied assets.
| Parameter | Repeat All-Over Print | Engineered Placement Print |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern Type | Continuous seamless tiling across full fabric width | Artwork locked to precise anatomical coordinates per garment size |
| Visual Uniformity | Each piece has subtle organic variation depending on cutting marker | Identical visual placement across all produced pieces in that size |
| Best Applications | Florals, animal textures, abstracts, checks, geometrics | Chest logos, targeted border bands, engineered central gradients |
| Prepress Setup | Standard single-strike verification | Graded 2D CAD marker file per silhouette and size |
| Minimum Quantity | 20 pieces per style / print | 20 pieces per style / print |
| Base Fabric | Carvico Brisbane Recycled (Women) / Microfiber (Men) | Carvico Brisbane Recycled (Women) / Microfiber (Men) |
Manufacturing FAQ
Technical printing questions answered.
Direct insights from our textile prepress and production specialists. For custom project evaluations, reach out to our team at [email protected].
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for custom swimwear fabric printing?
The minimum order quantity is 20 pieces per style per print, with no minimum quantity per individual size. You are free to distribute the 20 pieces across your required size breakdown (e.g., XS through XL).
Why must color approval happen via a physical strike-off rather than digital screens?
Digital displays generate color through backlit RGB diodes, whereas textile sublimation uses disperse dyes transferred onto woven or circular-knit polyester under high pressure and heat. Color temperature and luminosity vary drastically between monitors. A physical 30 × 30 cm strike-off guarantees true color perception under natural lighting.
Can Balidao Swimwear Co., Ltd. print on Carvico VITA fabric?
No. Carvico VITA is an ECONYL® regenerated nylon (polyamide) fabric engineered specifically for plain dyed solid colors. Direct sublimation printing on nylon exhibits inferior washfastness and chlorine degradation over time. Instead, we print on Carvico Brisbane Recycled, a high-performance recycled polyester base with superior dye affinity.
How do printed swimsuits handle lining and opacity?
Every printed swimsuit manufactured by Balidao Swimwear Co., Ltd. is lined with a premium, color-matched solid elastane lining. This ensures full opacity when wet and maintains identical bi-directional stretch tension across both the printed face and interior layer.
What are the turnaround times for strike-offs and bulk production?
Digital strike-off printing takes approximately 24 to 48 hours once files are verified. Bulk printing runs concurrently with cutting and assembly schedules, typically requiring 4 to 8 weeks for complete cut-make-trim bulk manufacturing.
Start Your Collection
Ready to print your swim line in Bali?
Send your artwork files or request our complete printed fabric lookbook. Our technical textile specialists respond within one business day.