So, what is Sublimation Printing?
Sublimation printing is outstanding for fine lines and details, and arguably one of the best methods for all-over printing on garments. With low set up costs, it is great for small runs, and the printing is so close to permanent it’s pretty much unbeatable. But it does not work on natural fabrics, requiring 55% poly-blends, and also to print on darker fabrics sublimation will not Work
Another benefit of this type of printing is that you’re not limited to fabrics. Sublimation printing is great for hard media too: think mugs, pens, clocks, Christmas ornaments, tins, the list could go on.
Sublimation paper plays a very Important Role in achieving the Desired Quality, High transfer ratio and bright results. The Ink-Well range of paper provided by @Imprint Solution. With the sublimation printer, any print created and transferred onto printing paper suitable for the machine. This type of paper is referred to as sublimation paper or transfer paper. One can print a personal work of art, a customized logo, a family picture, or any design desired for use onto the paper like they do with office paper.
Most sublimation papers are coated with a conventional liquid coating Technology, which allows for the ink to seep deep into the bottom of the base paper. Because of this, these papers require more ink to be properly saturated and result in a higher transfer time, these are not bad papers they’re excellent and produce high quality images – they just use more ink and are higher drying time and may have problem with Desktop printing. The Ink Well paper are Powder Coated gives you excellent Quick drying. High transfer results also reduces the Transfer time, In Turn Saving in Money.
Following Points are Considered Before Selecting the Sublimation paper.
- What Substrate You need transfer on, example T shirt, Mouse pad, Mugs etc .
- Gsm of paper
- Sticky or Quick Dry
- Good Transfer Ratio
- Time and Temperature for Transfer
