Dye Sublimation Printing
for Long Lasting Printing On Fabric

The basic inkjet dye sublimation process uses a heat sensitive sublimation dye, dissolved in a liquid, to print graphics and text onto special inkjet paper. The dye sub transfer paper and fabric are then placed into an heat press. At high temperatures, the solid dyes in the print converts into a gas without ever becoming a liquid. When the heating cycle is completed, the image on the paper has been transferred to the item and has actually become part of the surface. When the item is removed from the heat press, the temperature drops, the pores close and the gas reverts to a solid state. It has now become part of the fabric; it cannot be washed out or come off, unless the actual fibers or coating is damaged. All of our inkjet sublimation is done on white fabric. The reason for this is the inks are actually transparent, when sublimated, and need a background to show up. White is the ideal background because it does not clash with the colors. Indeed, the white background
actually enhances the colors. This allows printing a wide gamut of vibrant, brilliant colors on multiple substrates.