SUBLIMATION PRINTING DIAGRAM, PROCESS OF SUBLIMATION & THE DEFINITION OF SUBLIMATION
How do we define sublimation of define sublimated? Sublimation is a chemical process where a solid turn 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.
See the below-sublimated diagrams as well as an explanation of the process of sublimation.
- Sublimated dyes are loaded in the printer. The colors are usually In the CMYK color space.
- Images are then printed onto the transfer paper. There are no limitations to colors and designs.
- Heat is applied to transfer the ink to the fabric to undergo the sublimation process.
- Ink is fused into the pores of the fabric and the garment panels are cut from the reels of the fabric
- The panels are sewn and pieced together and turned into sublimated sports products
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 rhinestone, 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