How to purchase and use a textile pattern on French Design: the complete guide

Welcome to French Design by Textile Addict, the French marketplace dedicated to ready-to-print textile and surface patterns created by professional French designers.

Whether you are a fashion brand, decorator, interior designer, seamstress, or independent designer, this page explains step by step how to purchase a pattern, how to use the files, and how to have them printed.

If you are new to the world of textile design or have never purchased a licensed pattern before, this guide will clarify everything.

What is French Design by Textile Addict?

French Design is a marketplace specializing in textile patterns created exclusively by French designers.

Our patterns are designed to be printed on fabric, wallpaper, accessories, decorative items, stationery, packaging, and print media.

On the platform, you will find:

• professional patterns
• all-over, placed, or semi-placed patterns
• trendy and timeless patterns

👉 Each available pattern is ready to print in high resolution.

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Why buy a textile pattern from French Design?

🎨 1. Patterns created by French designers

All our designers are selected for their technical expertise, professionalism, and the quality of their compositions.

📄 2. A simple, clear license with no jargon

All our licenses are non-exclusive, which allows us to offer affordable prices while providing broad usage rights.

🖼 3. Print-ready files (300 dpi)

Each pattern is provided in high-resolution JPEG format, compatible with printers worldwide, and in Photoshop or Illustrator format for most patterns.

💬 4. Practical guides to help you

On French Design, you will find printing tips and educational resources directly accessible on our website.

💳 5. No subscription

You buy designs individually, according to your needs.

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The types of files provided and their uses

On each design sheet, you can choose the option that suits your needs:

✔ 1. JPEG 300 dpi (provided with all orders)

Ideal for:

• textile printing,
• paper printing,
• stationery,
• personalized products,
• digital printing in general.

Why?

 High-resolution JPEG is the format most requested by online printers, easy to use and universal.

✔ 2. Source file (.AI, .EPS, or .PSD) – optional

Ideal for professionals who want to:

• modify colors (colors are separated into different layers for easy coloring) 
• adjust the scale of the design (especially to enlarge it while maintaining its quality, valid for Illustrator .AI or .EPS format)
• save the design in a format other than JPEG
• meet the needs of a local printer who prefers to use the source file (.AI vector format or .PSD layers) for printing

👉 Source files allow for greater flexibility

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Understanding the non-exclusive license for textile designs

Each design is sold under a non-exclusive license, which means:

✔ Personal and commercial use permitted

You can use the design to create:

• clothing collections,
• fashion accessories,
• fabrics by the meter,
• decorative items,
• stationery and packaging,
• print media and visual communication.

✔ No territorial restrictions

You can sell your creations worldwide.

✔ Maximum duration: 10 years

The license gives you the right to use the pattern for a maximum period of 10 years.

✔ No exclusivity

Other customers can purchase the same pattern.

👉 This is what allows us to offer very affordable prices, much lower than an exclusive pattern (often sold between $500 and $800 each).

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Buying a textile pattern online – step by step

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How to print your textile design?

You can print your design:

• at a professional textile printer
• at an online textile printer
• at a local workshop
• via print-on-demand (POD) platforms
• on fabric, wallpaper, decorative items, clothing, etc.

On our website, you will find:

👉 comprehensive printing tips

👉 recommended resolution

👉 scale management

👉 the most common textile printing techniques

These resources will guide you, even if you are a novice, so that you can print your designs independently.

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For which projects should you use our designs?

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use the design commercially?

Yes, personal and commercial use is permitted under the non-exclusive license.

Can I modify the design?

Yes, if you have purchased the version with the source file. You can modify its colors and scale (enlargement is possible on an .AI file without losing quality).

Can I print the design in my country?

Yes, the files are universal and compatible with all international printers.

How long is the license valid for?

A maximum of 10 years.

Do you offer exclusive designs?

This may be possible through our partner designers (upon request).

Are purchases refundable?

Digital files are non-refundable, but we will assist you in case of technical issues.

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Ready to choose your pattern?

Browse hundreds of print-ready French textile patterns, selected for their quality and creativity.

👉 Discover all patterns

Or start by exploring the most popular categories:

• 🌸 Floral
• 🎨 Abstract
• 🐾 Animal
• 👶 Children
• 🎌 World culture

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Are you just starting out? We're here to help.

If you've never purchased or printed a textile design before, don't worry.

French Design by Textile Addict has been designed to guide you every step of the way, even if you're a beginner.

👉 Printing guides

👉 Technical advice

👉 Ready-to-use professional files

You're not on your own. You can write to us using the contact form, and we'll get back to you.