Why We Use Dye Sublimation Printing(SubC&S)

 

Sublimation or sublimated printing is a scientific term for a phase transition where a solid material changes into a gas without passing through the liquid stage. Sublimation is an endothermic reaction, and occurs when the right amount of pressure and heat are applied to a solid. In digital sublimation printing, the pressure and heat from a press change the ink from a solid transfer sheet into a gas, which is then transferred at the molecular level onto a sublimation certified garment. Most sublimation dyes start to sublimate at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, but 380-420 degrees is recommended for most substrates to attain maximum color. The time and temperature of the sublimation process is dependent on the type of fabric used for digital sublimation printing.  Full fabric sheets are printed, then cut and sewn together making them completely seamless printing.  Currently ALL of our Solar Performance Shirts are Printed, and Sewn in the USA.

 

Sublimated printing is more expensive than Screen Printing or Direct to Garment Printing, but the results are a noticeably better product.