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ABP: Bird of Paradise

ABP: Bird of Paradise

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Athletic Brushed Poly (ABP) is a medium weight, interlock knit that is ideal for athleticwear. It is brushed (also called peached) on both sides, giving a warm hand. This fabric has great compression and recovery. 

  • ABP is brushed on both sides, and has a warm hand. This fabric is printed on the cross grain. 
  • ♻️ 16.7   recycled plastic bottles per yard
  • 83% REPREVE® polyester; 17% Spandex
  • 265 gsm
  • 58" wide
  • 70%, 4-way stretch
  • This fabric is milled and printed in China
  • Recommended Uses: Leggings, sports bras, shorts, dresses, hoodies, jackets and joggers. Keep in mind the ABP is brushed and can feel warm. In hot climates, I recommend AK 265 instead of ABP for work out attire. The brushing also gives it less drape. For dresses, I would stick with body con or circle skirts and not gathers. 
Notes:

Fabrics are printed with a digital sublimation technique on a white base. The wrong side of the fabric is white.


 

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ABP Recycled Content

ABP is made from 16.7 recycled plastic bottles per yard. ♻️

Care Instructions

Machine wash cool with like colors. Hanging will prolong the life of the Spandex fibers. If desired, tumble dry on low. If needed, use a cool iron with pressing cloth or on the back of the fabric. Polyester can melt if a hot iron is used directly on the printed side.

Flaw Policy

Flaws Not Covered:

There may be minor imperfections with your print. These can occur with sublimation printing and are not considered "flaws":

1. White dots (smaller than 1/8").

2. Uneven printing. During the pressing process the fabric or paper may shift slightly, creating an uneven selvage. Shifts of 1/2" or less are not considered a flaw.

3. Printing flaws/white marks that are 1" or less, and within 2" of the selvage.

4. Extra ink absorption. Occasionally ink can soak through onto the wrong side of the fabric. This happens when the fabric is being pressed where a test hole was cut. The ink is only on the wrong side and does not effect the right side of the fabric.

5. Color variations between my US and China printers is normal. As well as color variations between different bases.

Shipping and Refund Policy

Shipping:
In stock retail, typically ships within 1-3 business days (excluding any announced shop vacations).

Preorder fabrics typically ship 5-8 weeks AFTER the preorder closes.

Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Shipments:
Sew Dynamic is not responsible for any packages that are delayed, lost, misdelivered or stolen during transit. Please reach out to the shipping carrier. 

A tracking number is sent to the email you used to purchase the fabric. If the package is "in transit" for more than a week, signing up for email alerts on the USPS website will often get it moving again. If tracking says "delivered" and you do not have the package, you can call your local post office to get the GPS coordinates of the last place it was scanned.  I am more than happy to help you as much as I can to locate your order. However, once it leaves my hands I am not responsible for refunding or reshipping your order.  All items are insured up to $100.00.

Refund Policy:
My return policy lasts 14 days from receipt of item(s). If 14 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused, unwashed, uncut and in the same condition that you received it.

Refunds (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, I will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item.
If your return is approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment. The original shipping charge will not be refunded.

If after receipt I deem the item not to be in the original condition I will email you to discuss sending the item back to you.

To return your product, you should mail your product to the address listed on your packing ship. You must notify Sew Dynamic prior to mailing the fabric.

Unless the return is due to an error on Sew Dynamic's part, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

You should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

Exchanges (if applicable)
If there was an error in your order made by Sew Dynamic (miscut yardage or defect in fabric/pin) please email me at sewdynamicfabrics@gmail.com. We can discuss if a refund or reshipment of item is needed, at my expense. If return shipment is needed I will supply a shipping label.
Fabric defects that do no qualify are holes smaller than a quarter and tears along the selvage. Damages occurred when opening the package can not be returned.

Sew Dynamic Fabric Bases

Recycled Athletic French Terry (grainline):

  • Athletic French Terry is smooth on the front side, with small/fine loops on the back. This fabric is drapey and I would describe it as a french terry version of brushed jersey.
  • ❗ Please note AFT has small runs along one selvage. For the most part they are entirely in the selvage, but they can go into the print by 1-2". The price reflects this known flaw.
  • ♻️ 22.5 recycled plastic bottles per yard
  • This fabric is milled and printed in the US
  • 92% REPREVE® polyester; 8% Spandex
  • 290 gsm
  • 58" wide
  • 30% horizontal; 25% vertical stretch
  • Recommended Uses: hoodies, joggers, jackets, and shorts.

Recycled Brushed Jersey (grainline):

  • Brushed Jersey is smooth on the front side, and brushed on the wrong side. The brushed side gives it a warm-hand. It has a jersey construction, therefore less recovery and compression than an athletic knit fabric.
  • ♻️ 17.5 recycled plastic bottles per yard
  • 🇺🇸 This fabric is milled and printed in the US
  • 92% REPREVE® polyester; 8% Spandex
  • 230 gsm
  • Moisture Wicking treatment added
  • 58" wide
  • 75%/50%, 4-way stretch
  • Recommended Uses: tops, dresses, skirts, shorts, joggers, and hoodies.

Recycled Canvas NEW (grainline):

  • Recycled Canvas is a medium weight woven fabric ideal for bags, and upholstery projects. It has a smooth hand and no stretch. It reminds me of a thicker boardshort fabric in feel. Please Note this is a new Canvas, it is not the same canvas that was previously offered. 
  • ♻️ 5.9 recycled plastic bottles per yard
  • 44% REPREVE® polyester; 56% polyester
  • 215 gsm
  • 57" wide
  • Zero Stretch
  • The fabric is milled in Turkey and printed in the US
  • Recommended Uses: bags, wallets and furnishings

Recycled Tech Jersey (grainline):

  • Tech Jersey is smooth on both sides, but not slick like Athletic Knit. It has more of a matte finish and is less shinny.  It's light with good drape.
  • 90%Recycled Polyester; 10%Elastane 
  • 200 gsm
  • Moisture Wicking and anti-pilling
  • 60" wide
  • 50%, 4-way stretch
  • Oeko Tex Standard 100 Certified
  • The fabric is milled and printed in China
  • Recommended Uses: tops, dresses, skirts, shorts, rompers, half and full zip shirts, golf/tennis shirts, and underwear.

Recycled DriRelease (grainline):

  • ❗ Please note the Drirelease coloring is not as saturated as the other fabric bases. It has a more muted, vintage look. Please see pictures.
  • Drirelease is a light weight fabric. It is soft, has good drape and not clingy. This fabric is printed on the grain line.
  • 82% recycled polyester; 11% Tencel; 7% Elastine
  • 215 gsm
  • 60" wide
  • 30% horizontal stretch and 0% vertical stretch
  • Oeko Tex Standard 100 Certified
  • The fabric is milled and printed in China
  • Recommended Uses: Tshirts, dresses, shorts, skirts, and lounge pants. Please keep the stretch % in mind when choosing patterns, you may need to size up.

Recycled Athletic Knit (AK) 265 (cross grain):

  • AK 265 is smooth on both sides, and has a cold hand. This fabric is printed on the cross grain.
  • ♻️ 16.7 recycled plastic bottles per yard
  • 83% REPREVE® polyester; 17% Spandex
  • 265 gsm
  • Moisture Wicking treatment added
  • 58" wide
  • 75%, 4-way stretch
  • UPF 50+
  • Oeko Tex Standard 100 Certified
  • The fabric is milled and printed in China
  • Recommended Uses: Leggings, sports bras, shorts, dresses, hoodies, jackets and joggers.

Recycled Athletic Brushed Poly (cross grain):

  • ABP is brushed on both sides, and has a warm hand. This fabric is printed on the cross grain.
  • ♻️ 16.7 recycled plastic bottles per yard
  • 83% REPREVE® polyester; 17% Spandex
  • 265 gsm
  • 58" wide
  • 70%, 4-way stretch
  • Oeko Tex Standard 100 Certified
  • The fabric is milled and printed in China
  • Recommended Uses: Leggings, sports bras, shorts, dresses, hoodies, jackets and joggers. Keep in mind the ABP is brushed and can feel warm. In hot climates, I recommend AK 265 instead of ABP for work out attire. The brushing also gives it less drape. For dresses, I would stick with body con or circle skirts and not gathers.



Recycled Swim Nylon (grainline):

  • Swim Nylon is smooth on both sides, and has a cold hand. Unlike typical swim, this fabric is not slippery. This fabric is printed directly onto the fabric (instead of on to paper and heated onto the fabric like my polyester bases).Printing directly onto the fabric creates more saturated and vibrant coloring. As a result the colors on my nylon swim can be different than the colors on the other polyester bases. 
  • ♻️ Recycled Nylon can not be made from plastic bottles. Repreve recycled nylon is made from post-industrial waste from nylon carpet producers and nylon fiber producers.
  • 82% Repreve Nylon; 18%Spandex
  • 190 gsm
  • UPF 50+
  • Approximately 59" wide
  • 75% horizontal and 65% vertical, 4-way stretch
  • This fabric is milled and printed in China
  • Construction: Circular Knit
  • Recommend Uses: Swimwear, rash guards, shorts under dresses, dresses and workout tops.
  • Swim Poly vs Swim Nylon: Choose poly if you would like the coloring to match the other poly fabric bases, or if you plan to wear it in a chlorinated pool and don't want the coloring to fade. Choose nylon is you want bright saturated colors and don't plan on high chlorine use.

Recycled Swim Poly (grainline):

  • Swim Poly is smooth on both sides, and has a cold hand. Swim Poly is a tricot construction, and can be a bit more slippery than the Swim Nylon. The coloring of swim poly is the same as the other poly fabric bases, making it perfect for matching outfits. This fabric is chlorine resistant and the print won't fade after high chlorine use. 
  • ♻️ 12.5 recycled plastic bottles per yard
  • 82% Repreve Polyester, 18% Creora Highclo
  • 195 gsm
  • UPF 40-50+
  • Approximately 59" wide
  • 70%, 4-way stretch
  • This fabric is milled in Vietnam and printed in China
  • Construction: Tricot
  • Recommend Uses: Swimwear, rash guards, shorts under dresses, dresses and workout tops.
  • Swim Poly vs Swim Nylon: Choose poly if you would like the coloring to match the other poly fabric bases, or if you plan to wear it in a chlorinated pool and don't want the coloring to fade. Choose nylon is you want bright saturated colors and don't plan on high chlorine use.


Recycled Boardshort (grainline):

  • Boardshort is a woven fabric with minimal stretch. It is smooth on both sides. 
  • ♻️ 12 recycled plastic bottles per yard
  • 90% Repreve Polyester; 10%Spandex
  • 160 gsm
  • UPF: 40-50+
  • Approximately 59" wide
  • This fabric is milled and printed in China
  • Recommend Uses: Boardshorts, running shorts, jackets and bags.
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