Sublimation

 Sublimation

 Many people ask “What is sublimation printing and why choose to sublimate vs. screen print” or “whats sublimation? Sublimation is the process of transferring dye to a fabric using heat. The images and graphics are printed on special paper placed on the garment and heat is applied, allowing the ink to become part of the fabric. This will leave you with a more breathable, soft-hand feel to the fabric. The best part is that the numbers, letters and graphics do not peel, wear off, or come out in the wash!Sublimation is a great process that allows for vibrant, full color, all-over prints. How do we define sublimation or define sublimated? Sublimation is a chemical process where a solid turns into a gas without going through a liquid stage. In this case an example is the ink that is printed on our transfer paper turns into a gas which then fuses into the fabric which becomes your sublimated sports product.
1-Subllimation dyes are loaded in the printer. 

The colors are usually in the CMYK color space.


2- Images are then printed onto the transfer paper. There are no limitations to colors and designs.
3-Heat is applied to transfer the ink to the fabric to undergo the sublimation process.
4-Ink is fused into the pores of the fabric and the garment panels are cut from the reels of the fabric.
5-The panels are sewn and pieced together and turned into an amazing sublimated sportswear product.

 


ADVANTAGES OF SUBLIMATION


Unlimited colors with no added cost.Produces vibrant colors, making it perfect for photographic images.Ability to create complex all-over print designs on the front and back of your sublimated uniforms.You can’t feel the print at all, it gives the fabric a soft feel.Sublimation print will not crack, peel, or fade. Enhance your garment by adding a heat transfer such as, rhinestones, hot fix glitter or foil.Sublimation printing never goes out of style. Because sublimated uniforms are custom made, there is no need to worry about a uniform being discontinued next season. It is also easy to reorder one from us in the future as we keep your design on file.


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 Sublimation Printing - What is it, and what can it do for you? How do we define the process of sublimation?Some apparel decorators call it dye-sub, or dye sublimation printing, but no matter what you call it, sublimation printing is a versatile, digital printing method that opens up a world of opportunities to any consumer of decorated goods.So, what is sublimation? Well, simply put, sublimation is a process by which sublimation dyes are printed onto a transfer medium with a specially prepared inkjet printer. Thereafter, those dyes are then transferred from the medium to an object or garment under the heat and pressure delivered by a commercial heat press. Sublimation only works on garments made of polyester, or on specialty objects made of polyester or given a polyester coating. When the heat and pressure are applied, the dye on the transfer medium sublimates, or becomes a gas, and is then absorbed into the polyester itself; the print is actually a part of the garment/coating. It doesn’t fade easily, wear, or have any texture or weight.So, what does all of this mean to you, our customer? There are many benefits to the process:

Full color on small runs. Unlike screen printing, there is no need for separate screens, films, or a great deal of setup for sublimation. Though you may well need to have us refine your art, the process thereafter is straightforward, and on smaller orders may prove less expensive overall than screen printing.
Less need for minimum orders. We are more likely to be able to accommodate a smaller order or re-order when you sublimate, due to the reduced amount of setup needed to print your item.
Individual customization. Though art charges may apply for this level of customization, seeing as each garment is printed from it’s own transfer rather than en masse on the same set of screens, this method makes it much easier to add individual customization to each printed item.Lighter hand. The nature of sublimation means that prints are never heavy or thick. The garment is unchanged by the process, save for the addition of your art.Durability. There is no cracking or peeling in a sublimated print, they last as long as the garment.

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