Sublimation (sub-li-ma'shun)
noun: (chemistry) the process of changing directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid.
Sublimation printing allows businesses to create short-run, highly customized images on demand. Sublimation printing has been around for decades, but it wasn't until Sawgrass Technologies discovered a way to formulate sublimation inks so that they would print through an inkjet printer that it became an economical and practical way to decorate a variety of substrates
Custom Products As Easy at Create, Print and Press!
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Create! Create or import your artwork using a graphic program, like CorelDRAW® or Adobe® PhotoShop®.
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Print! Print your image using ArTainium® UV+ ink, a standard Epson® printer and high quality sublimation paper.
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Press! Using a standard flatbed or mug heat press, transfer the image onto a wide variety of substrates.
When sublimation inks are heated to 400°F, they turn into a gas and form a permanent bond to 100% polyester fabric or items that have a polymer coating. The image that remains is a premium full-color, photographic-quality image that will not crack, peel or wash away from the substrate. Create highly profitable customized products including mousepads, t-shirts, mugs, plaques and more!
Applications of Sublimation
Apparel
Decorated Apparel is easily the most popular application for sublimation. Applications include everything from t-shirts to baby clothes to mass production of cycling jerseys.
Promotional Products
What were once novelty gifts, impractical for everyday use, are now sublimated on high-quality, durable items. Print mugs, mouse pads, clipboards, message boards and more to help promote your clients' businesses.
Awards & Recognition
Plaques and trophies that were once limited to a single color and only a few design templates are now available with vibrant color and exquisite photographic images.
Signage
Create high impact POP, tradeshow or interior signage on-demand, allowing your customers to effectively market time-sensitive product or promotional price changes.
Photo Gifts
With the vast variety of sublimatable products now available, offering your customers add-on photo gifts is an easy way to increase revenues per transaction - magnets, license plates, clocks, dolls and so much more!
Textiles
Customize fabrics with digital transfer inks for virtually indestructible images that are incredibly vibrant and detailed.
Tile Murals
Customized ceramic tiles are transforming home and office décor with unique and fully customized images for kitchens, bathrooms, foyers, museums, restaurants, and offices.
Custom Applications
Have an application you think is right for sublimation? E-mail us with specific details and one of our product specialists will contact you to explore your ideas further.
