How Sublimation Printing Replaced Traditional Printing

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The process by which sublimation dyes are printed onto a transfer medium with a specially prepared inkjet printer is what sublimation or custom sublimation printing is.

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There are no requirements for separate screens, films or a great deal of setup for sublimation, unlike the screen printing.

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This method makes it much easier to add individual customization to each printed item though art charges may apply for this level of customization.

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Lighter in weight

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Durability

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Lighter/white garments only

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Know How Sublimation Printing Took Over The Traditional Printing Technique

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How Sublimation Printing Replaced Traditional Printing

The process by which sublimation dyes are printed onto a transfer medium with a specially prepared inkjet printer is what sublimation or custom sublimation printing is.

So what do you understand by sublimation?

There are no requirements for separate screens, films or a great deal of setup for sublimation, unlike the screen printing.

Complete color on smaller runs

This method makes it much easier to add individual customization to each printed item though art charges may apply for this level of customization.

Customizations for individuals

Lighter in weight

The prints are never too heavy or thick is what the nature of sublimation means.

Durability

In a sublimated print there are no cracking or peeling as they are long-lasting as the garment itself.

Lighter/white garments only

The best result comes from printing on white garments as sublimated color blends with the color on which they are printed.

Know How Sublimation Printing Took Over The Traditional Printing Technique