Printed sherpa (plush) fabric is made by applying a leopard, polka-dot, character or custom-designed pattern to a plain sherpa base via sublimation printing. It keeps the same 290-310 gsm weight and double-faced construction (fleece back + long-pile plush front) as standard sherpa — only the surface graphic changes. Altunkaya Tekstil produces it as a custom run starting from 50 kg.
How Is Printed Sherpa Made?
Pile surfaces are harder to print on than short-nap fabrics — the dye needs to penetrate down to the base of the pile and stay wash-fast. Sublimation printing is used:
- Sublimation printing: heat and pressure transfer disperse dye into the polyester fibre, so the print is locked into the fibre and stays wash-fast. Multi-colour, photo-realistic designs (leopard, character prints) are printed with no screen/plate cost.
Which pattern categories are popular?
| Pattern Group | Most Common Use |
|---|---|
| Animal print (leopard, tiger, zebra) | Women's/junior jacket lining, fashion items |
| Polka dot, stripe, plaid | Baby/kids blankets, home textiles |
| Character/kids designs | Children's wear, toys, baby products |
| Custom design / brand logo | Corporate collections, promotional items |
What are the price, MOQ and lead time?
- Minimum order: 50 kg per pattern
- Lead time: 10-15 business days after sample approval (standard plain sherpa ships in 2-5 days)
- Weight: 290-310 gsm, 100% polyester
- Certifications: GOTS, BCI, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Class I on request
How can you preview your pattern before ordering?
The biggest risk with printed fabric is that a design that looks right on screen doesn't behave the same way on the real pile surface — scale, color and the fabric's natural texture all interact with the print differently than a flat mockup suggests. To remove that uncertainty, Altunkaya Tekstil offers a free visualization tool called Pattern Studio: pick a pattern from the ready-made collection or upload your own file, and see it rendered instantly on sherpa/plush texture over a jacket silhouette. You get a realistic preview before committing to sample production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does printing change the hand feel compared to plain sherpa?
No, printing doesn't change the fabric's weight or hand feel — it's a surface graphic only. Pile length and softness stay the same.
Can I print my own custom design?
Yes, custom/brand patterns can be produced from 50 kg. A high-resolution file (min. 1000 px, ideally seamless-repeating) is all that's needed.
Can I order without a physical sample?
It's not recommended, but previewing digitally with Pattern Studio significantly reduces the risk, and you can follow up with a small sample print for final approval.
Printed sherpa/plush fabric wholesale quote: Altunkaya Tekstil · +90 536 304 67 29 · See the Sherpa/Plush guide →