Print glossary
Sublimation: definition
Sublimation is printing with a dye that turns into gas under heat and penetrates polyester fibres or a polymer coating. It is used on light polyester, mugs and tiles.
- Material
- Light polyester, coated mugs and tiles
- File
- Full colour, mirrored
- Cotton
- Not suitable
More about the term
A sublimation print is durable and cannot be felt on the fabric, but it cannot print white and does not work on dark materials. See mug designer.
Frequently asked questions
Why does sublimation not work on cotton?
The dye bonds with polyester fibres and does not set on cotton.
Does the file have to be mirrored?
Usually yes, set in the printer software.
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