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Dye sublimation is a method of applying an image to specially coated ceramics, metals and polyester fabric.
Sublimation ink is unique in its ability to convert from a solid to a gas without going through a liquid form. The conversion is initiated by heat and controlled with pressure and time. The high temperature - from a heat transfer press - opens the pores of the polymer and allows the gas to enter. When the temperature drops, the pores close and the gas reverts to a solid state. The print then becomes part of the polymer.
Hard items including ceramics and metals require a special coating to accept the sublimation inks. However, you do not need any coating on 100% polyester items such as mouse mats and 100% polyester fabric. We stock a wide range of pre-coated sublimation imprintables and t-shirts!
Our high quality dye sublimation ink has excellent colour brightness and produces brilliantly crisp transfers.
1. Create
Design your artwork on a computer
2. Print
Print out the artwork onto dye sublimation paper using dye sublimation ink
3. Transfer
Use a heat press to transfer the image onto your substrate
Dye sublimation provides an exciting revenue stream for your business. The process is quick and simple enough for one-off jobs and there is equipment available for long production runs.
Depending on image quality, transfers can usually be printed in under a minute while pressing times range from as low as 20 seconds up to 4 - 7 minutes for dense materials.
Margins on personalised products can range from 100% to more than 1000% depending on the quality and novelty of the printed product.
Knowing your local market is very important. Health clubs and gyms love the micro fibre sublimation shirts. Professional service organisations are always looking for unique gift ideas for their clients. Personalised cutting boards, tile trivets featuring the new home make memorable choices. Mugs are a perennial best seller particularly with a special photo, logo or phrase.
