What Is Foil print Fabric? Meaning, Properties & Uses

What is foil print fabric?

Foil print fabric has a thin metallic layer bonded to the surface in a pattern, which adds a reflective accent to plain cloth. Foil is applied to bases such as chiffon, Platinoir and cotton.

Foil print fabric in Hindi

In Hindi, foil print fabric is written as फॉयल प्रिंट. In everyday Indian trade talk you will also hear it called "foil print kapda" or "foil print cloth".

Properties of foil print fabric

Property	Typical
Weight	40 to 200 GSM
Best for	festive kurtis, dupattas, dresses, party wear and decor
Care	Embellished fabrics such as sequins and embroidery are best hand-washed inside out or dry-cleaned

GSM is grams per square metre. Convert it to weight per metre with our GSM calculator.

What is foil print fabric used for?

Common uses include festive kurtis, dupattas, dresses, party wear and decor.

How to choose foil print fabric

Check how much of the fabric is covered by foil and how flexible it is. Fine foil suits dupattas, and bolder foil suits statement pieces.

How to wash and care for foil print fabric

Embellished fabrics such as sequins and embroidery are best hand-washed inside out or dry-cleaned. Avoid direct ironing on the embellishment and use a pressing cloth.

Does foil print come off in the wash?

Foil is more delicate than printed colour, so wash gently inside out in cool water or dry-clean. Avoid direct ironing on the foil.

Where to see and buy foil print fabric

You can browse real foil print fabric designs, with prices per metre, in our foil print fabric collection. Trade buyers can ask for samples and bulk pricing through our contact page.