Your artwork, printed on pure silk by the yard.

You will receive custom-printed silk fabric by the yard, approximately 55 in (140 cm) wide, with a printable width of 54 in (138 cm).

One yard is 36 in (91.4 cm) long.

Your fabric comes with its original selvages and unfinished cut ends. It is not hemmed or cut into individual pieces.

Yes. You can start with just one yard.

Your test print uses the same fabric, inks and printing process as a larger order, so you can judge the colors, print detail, texture and drape before committing to more fabric.

You can also arrange several designs or colorways side by side in a single full-width artwork file to compare them on the same piece of silk.

Absolutely. We welcome original artwork, from hand-painted illustrations and photography to digital designs and AI-generated images.

You do not need to be a professional textile designer, but your artwork must meet our printing requirements.

You must also own the artwork or have the rights and permissions to reproduce it, including any logos, trademarks or other protected elements.

If you are unsure whether your artwork is suitable for printing, contact us.

Yes. Choose Full-width panel to print your artwork as a panel rather than a repeating pattern.

This suits custom scarf designs, placement prints and projects where the artwork needs to appear at a specific size.

Your fabric arrives unfinished, ready for cutting and sewing.

If you would prefer a finished silk scarf with professionally sewn edges, see our Custom Silk Scarves service.

Yes. Your order is printed as one continuous length.

For garment patterns, large-scale artwork and designs that need precise placement along the length, tell us before ordering and we will plan the layout with you.

For raster images, we recommend a resolution of 150–200 pixels per inch (ppi) at the final printed size.

Our file requirements specify CMYK color mode. We accept high-resolution TIFF files, Adobe Illustrator (AI) files and print-ready PDFs.

For repeating patterns, make sure the artwork joins seamlessly along all four edges.

If you are unsure about your file’s resolution or format, contact us before ordering.

Not necessarily.

For a continuous pattern, your artwork should repeat seamlessly, without visible gaps or mismatched edges.

If it does not, our Mirror repeat option reflects alternating tiles to create a symmetrical repeating layout.

Alternatively, choose Full-width panel to print your artwork without a side-to-side repeat.

Mirroring changes how your design appears, so we recommend reviewing the final layout carefully before printing.

Yes. Our production team reviews your artwork for potential printing concerns before production.

We look for common issues such as insufficient resolution, visible repeat seams and fine details that may not reproduce clearly on silk.

If we identify a concern, we let you know before printing begins.

This review is intended to catch common technical issues. It does not include a redesign of your artwork or guarantee an exact printed result.

Yes. You will be asked to review and approve your final print layout before production begins.

This is your opportunity to check the size, placement and arrangement of your design.

A digital proof shows the layout, but it cannot reproduce the fabric’s texture or the final printed colors.

For projects where color and print appearance matter most, we recommend ordering a one-yard test print.

Colors can look different on silk than they do on a screen.

Silk reflects light differently, and the fabric’s weave, weight and natural color all influence the finished print.

Our unprinted silk has a soft, off-white base. We do not use white ink, so white areas in your artwork show the natural silk color.

If you have a specific color in mind, give us a Pantone TCX reference. We use it as a guide to achieve the closest possible result, although an exact match cannot be guaranteed.

For color-sensitive projects, we strongly recommend ordering a one-yard test print before placing a larger order.

Yes. Select Plain color under Artwork and give your Pantone TCX reference.

We print the selected color across the fabric rather than use a traditional solid-color dyeing process.

Because colors can appear different on silk than on a paper swatch or screen, we recommend ordering one yard first if you are trying to achieve a particular shade.

Silk twill, satin and habotai generally reproduce fine lines and detailed artwork clearly.

Crêpe de Chine, georgette and chiffon tend to produce a softer printed appearance, which works beautifully with watercolor paintings and expressive illustrations.

Very fine or pale details against dark backgrounds may lose definition on any silk.

We let you know if we identify potential issues during our artwork review.

Yes. Double-sided printing is available as an option for silk twill, satin and Crêpe de Chine.

On lighter fabrics such as habotai, chiffon, georgette and organza, the design naturally shows through to the reverse.

This is not the same as double-sided printing: the reverse may appear lighter or less defined than the front.

Production typically takes 3–4 weeks after your final artwork and print layout have been approved.

Shipping time is additional, and all timelines are estimates rather than guaranteed delivery dates.

If you are working toward a particular deadline, contact us before placing your order.

Silk may shrink slightly when washed or steamed. The amount varies with the fabric’s weave and finish.

We recommend allowing a little extra yardage when planning your project, particularly for garments that need precise measurements.

For our printed silk, we recommend professional dry cleaning.

We supply printed silk by the yard, cut to your ordered length, with unfinished edges.

We do not currently cut fabric into individual garment pattern pieces or hem fabric orders.

If you are looking for a finished silk scarf with hand-rolled or machine-stitched edges, see our Custom Silk Scarves service.

Yes. Design students receive 15% off, and trade pricing is available for studios and brands that order regularly.

If you are a student, email us from your school email address. Studios and brands can send us their business name and website.

Contact support@lovesilk.com and we will provide the appropriate discount code.

Prices are in US dollars per linear yard and include the silk, printing on one side, our artwork review and the layout proof.

Printing on both sides is priced as an option; the price per yard updates when you choose it. The price per yard also falls as the length of your order grows, as shown in the price table.

Delivery is added by parcel weight and shown in your order summary before checkout.

Delivery is charged by parcel weight, from $15.99, and shown in your order summary before you check out. Parcels are tracked and typically arrive 5–8 business days after printing.

If you are ordering for a particular deadline, contact us before placing your order so we can confirm the expected timeline.

Custom-printed silk is made specifically for your order and is not eligible for return for a change of mind.

If your order arrives damaged, defective or incorrect, contact us as soon as possible at support@lovesilk.com so we can review the issue and put it right.

For more information, see our Refund Policy.