Behind the Print: How Shadowbright Designs Are Brought to Life in the UK

Behind the Print: How Shadowbright Designs Are Brought to Life in the UK

At Shadowbright, every product begins with a doodle and ends with a beautifully made, UK printed piece. From our bold patterns to our sustainable materials, here’s how our designs are brought to life, step by step.

1. A strong, sustainable base: cotton drill

We print all of our designs on premium cotton drill—a sturdy, tightly woven fabric known for its diagonal twill weave and soft touch. It’s naturally durable, making it perfect for homewares like cushions, tea towels and lampshades that are meant to be both functional and eye-catching.

2. Eco-friendly pigment inks

We use water-based, pigment based inks that are non-toxic, UV-resistant, and certified to the highest environmental standards. These inks are safer for the planet and your home, offering long-lasting colour without the use of harmful chemicals.

3. True-to-design colour matching

To keep our designs as bright and bold as intended, we use a print process that supports full-colour artwork.This helps us preserve every detail of our patterns and achieve consistent, accurate colour results across all our products.

4. Printed and finished in the UK

All fabrics are printed and finished right here in the UK. This allows us to maintain a high level of quality control and reduce the carbon footprint associated with shipping and production.

Why this matters

• Vivid colour that lasts – Thanks to high-quality inks and professional finishing, our prints remain bold and beautiful.
• Thoughtfully produced – Sustainable processes and responsible sourcing are at the heart of everything we do.
• Crafted with care – Printing locally means every item is handled with precision and pride.

How our creative process works

1. We design our prints in-house, working with vibrant colour palettes and bold motifs.
2. Our artwork is prepared to suit the fabric perfectly, to maintain colour richness.
3. We send the design to be printed using eco-conscious processes.
4. The printed fabric returns to our studio where it’s transformed into handmade homewares, each cut, sewn, and finished by us.

Final thoughts

Bringing a Shadowbright design to life is a true collaboration of creativity, quality, and conscience. Whether it’s a cushion, lampshade, or tea towel, every product reflects our values: vibrant, sustainable, and made to last. And now you know that behind every print is a thoughtful process designed to brighten your space with colour and care.