Basic knowledge about sublimation printing

   You may have heard the term "sublimation "going around lately. 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.

    Compared with the traditional methods, the  sublimation printing has more advantages。

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 mass on the same set of screens, this method makes it much easier to add individual customization to each printed item.
4. 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.
5. Durability. There is no cracking or peeling in a sublimated print, they last as long as the garment.

    If you are interested in sublimation printing ,please contact with us.

    company:   Nanjing Getwin Industrial Co.,Ltd.

    website  :   www.ink-sublimation.com

     e-mail    :  sales@ink-sublimation.com