What fabrics do you use for swimwear?

We work with imported recycled performance fabrics from Italy and the United States

How many colours do you keep in stock?

We stock over 85+ eco-certified imported colours ready for sampling and production.

Do you offer printed swimwear fabrics?

Yes. We offer both all-over and placement digital printing using eco-certified inks.

Do imported fabrics provide longer durability?

Yes. Imported performance fabrics offer better stretch recovery, colourfastness and wear life than local alternatives.

Swimwear Fabrics – Swimwear Bali

Swimwear Fabrics & Colours

At Swimwear Bali, we give you access to high-quality, eco-certified swimwear fabrics without the high price tag. As the only bonded manufacturer in Bali with tax-free fabric import license, we save up to 35% on import duties. This allows us to offer premium imported fabrics at prices that consistently beat other Bali swimwear manufacturers relying on lower-grade local materials.

With over 30 years of production experience in Bali, we understand how fabrics behave on the body and over time. From softness and stretch recovery to colour fastness and durability in sun, salt, and chlorine, our focus is on helping your brand achieve the same premium feel and performance found in leading global swimwear labels.

We stock over 85 colorways imported from Italy and the United States, produced from salvaged fishing nets and post-consumer waste. If you have your own fabric supplier or require a colour not currently in stock, in most cases, we can import on your behalf.

Whether you’re working with solids, prints, seamless construction, or reversible styles, our team will guide you toward the most suitable fabric for your designs.

Recycled Fabrics from the World’s Leading Mills

In the main we import from three Fabric mills, Carvico & Jersey Lemolina (Italy), REPREVE® (USA) & Power Fit (Korea).

We work closely with Carvico and Jersey Lomellina to offer premium Italian swimwear fabrics, all with excellent body sculpting performance. We stock Vita, made with ECONYL® regenerated nylon, along with Sumatra and Pantelleria, available in around 80 ready-to-cut colours. Looking for something specific? We can import any fabric from the full Carvico or JL range on request.

Made from post-consumer recycled nylon, REPREVE® is a go-to for premium swimwear. It offers rich colour saturation, a soft yet supportive hand feel, and excellent long-term performance in sun, salt, and chlorine. We use it extensively for both plain colours and digital prints thanks to its consistency and quality — all with a much lower environmental impact than virgin nylon.

To enhance performance and longevity, LYCRA XTRA LIFE® fibre is added to our fabrics, providing superior stretch and recovery and lasting up to 10 times longer than generic chlorine-resistant spandex.

All fabrics are:

Saltwater and chlorine resistant
UPF50+ protected
Certified by U Trust and GRS

By choosing recycled fabrics over virgin materials, carbon emissions can be reduced by up to 80%, while allowing your brand to confidently promote sustainable and ethical production.

In-Stock Colours for Speed and Flexibility

We stock Bali’s largest range of imported recycled swimwear colours, allowing you to produce samples and move into bulk production without waiting for colours to be imported.

For new brands, selecting in-stock colours is the most efficient and cost-effective way to begin.

Benefits of stocked colours

Faster timelines
Easier top-up orders
No large fabric commitments

For established brands, we import custom colours in 70-meter rolls via weekly flights. Supplier requirements determine the MOQ per colour, and rolls must be fully used within your order. Each roll yields approximately 200 bikini pieces or 100 sets.

Custom Colour Requests

Not seeing the colour you want?
If a colour isn’t in stock, you can request any shade from the full Carvico or Jersey Lomellina colour cards. Just tell us the fabric name — we’ll send you a PDF with all available options.

REPREVE® Custom Colours

Custom dyeing for REPREVE® fabrics is available with:

100m minimum per colour
$80 USD surcharge per colour

Please note: Due to the nature of small-batch dyeing, REPREVE® allows for up to ±20% variation in the final amount delivered.

All custom-dyed fabrics must be fully used in your order.

Requesting Fabrics not in our inventory

If there’s a fabric you have in mind that we don’t offer, we’re happy to import it. Well require to know either the name of the fabric or the supplier’s name and fabric code, and we’ll look into it & get back with the relevant details. Bear in mind that importing from unfamiliar suppliers can come with higher costs, slower timelines, and large minimums.

Do You Use Local Bali Swim Fabrics?

We only use locally sourced fabrics in very rare cases — usually when timelines are especially tight.

While they may seem convenient, many are unverified copies, and certifications can be unreliable. Colour availability and fabric quality often vary between batches, which makes repeat orders tricky to manage.

For brands focused on growth, consistency, and a premium result, imported fabrics remain the more dependable choice.

We use

GLOBAL LEADING FABRIC SUPPLIERS

Requesting Prints

Prints are one of our specialities. We print digitally on REPREVE®, the softest fabric in our range, selected for its colour saturation, elasticity, luxurious hand feel, and long-term durability.

Contrary to popular belief, digital printing is often faster than requesting custom-dyed colours.

Fabric Swatch Packs

Get a feel for quality before you commit. Our popular, affordable swatch packs include real fabric samples, matching laser-printed copy colour cards, and a curated selection of premium accessories—many of which can be custom-branded. With a good selection of fabric swatches to hand, choosing the perfect fabrics & colours for your collection has never been easier.

FAQs

Q: Can I mix fabrics in my collection?
A: Yes. You can use different fabrics across styles. Each style should be made from one fabric to ensure fit and performance.

Q: What colours are available?
A: We stock over 100 ready-to-cut colours across our core fabrics, including both matte and shiny finishes. Stock colours change often, so check availability during sampling.

Q: Can I request custom colours?
A: Yes. Custom dyeing is available on request, depending on the fabric and order volume. We’ll confirm lead times and MOQ when you reach that stage.

Q: Can I see and feel the fabrics before choosing?
A: Yes. Fabric swatches are included in your sample pack after your styles are confirmed. You don’t need to order them separately.

Most Requested Fabrics

Stock Colours

* New 2025 Colours

A soft & breathable fabric with 4 Way Stretch, UPF 50+ protection with chlorine & salt water resistance. Identical to Reclaim Prime.
Colour Fastness Chart

Colours to be Imported - MOQ 70 M

Stock Colours

A soft & breathable fabric with 4 Way Stretch, UPF 50+ protection with chlorine & salt water resistance. Identical to Carvico Vita.

Best Shiny Fabrics

Stock Colours

ATTRIBUTES

Body shaping properties
Offering a glossy charmeuse silky hand feel

Colour Fastness Chart

Colours to be Imported - MOQ 70 M

Stock Colours

ATTRIBUTES

Flat recycled shiny yarns, UPF 50+
Best Pilling Resistance & Printable
Silky Soft Hand Feel

Any Colours can be Imported - MOQ 70 M

Stock Colours

ATTRIBUTES

Wave Textured recycled shiny yarns, UPF 50+
Best Pilling Resistance & Printable
Silky Soft Hand Feel

Will not be continued when stock finished

Any Colours can be Imported - MOQ 70 M

Textured Fabrics

Stock Colours

ATTRIBUTES

Similiar in hand feel to Baby Terry.
Colour Fastness Chart

Colours to be Imported - MOQ 50M

Discounted Fabrics

Choose your fabrics and colours below. We’ll price your samples and bulk at 50% of the fabric cost, giving you a much higher margin. These colours are limited and won’t be restocked once sold.