3 Things You Should Know About Sublimation Paper Transfer (1)

Rapid advancements in digital printing technology have led to the merging and diversification of sectors, enabling sign shops to sell clothing and screen printers to provide digital printing. Dye-sublimation printers are an example of the kind of industry adaptability that we have witnessed with the rise of eco-solvent printers.

With the Texart RT-640 Dye-Sublimation Printer, which was just announced, customers may apply personalized images digitally to a variety of items, including apparel, chairs, snowboards, textiles, and promotional goods. This speedy and efficient digital print technique is taking the place of traditional screen-printing techniques for shorter production runs and for output that needs many colors and photographic images in many sign and graphics industries.

If you’re considering adding this type of technology to your graphics business, here are three things you should know about dye-sublimation.

1. THERE ARE MANY PROFITABLE ITEMS YOU CAN SUBLIMATE

I doubt that snowboards, metal sheets, and floor mats are the first things that spring to mind when someone mentions "dye-sublimation." However, wide-format printers like the Texart RT-640 have made it feasible to dye-sublimate both fabric and rigid materials, making it affordable to customize anything from ceramic tiles to enormous banners.

In order for dye-sublimation to operate, ink must penetrate the substrate's surface. Man-made materials with a tendency to bind ink are nylon, polyester textiles, and certain plastics. These materials contain polymers.

Dye-sublimation printing yields beautiful and permanent colors that are embedded in the substrate or fabric, rather than printed on the surface. Images on fabric won’t fade or crack even after multiple washings. Images on hard substrates will not chip, peel or scratch.

Here are some of the material possibilities you have with dye-sublimation:

Rigid Substrates – No longer limited to just fabric substrates, there is a wealth of variety in product and promotional possibilities available. New polymer treated materials have been developed specifically for dye-sublimation applications that include aluminum, brass, glass, fiberglass, acrylic, plastic and hardboard sheet materials.

Rigid Products – The rigid “blank” products that are widely available include, mouse pads, key chains, smartphone cases, pet bowls, light switch plates and more. These are easily sublimated and represent fantastic additions to the range of custom branding items your business can offer.

Soft-Signage – Create on-demand, high-impact POP, tradeshow and interior signage. The sublimation paper transfer process is fast and ideal for time-sensitive promotions.

Fabrics: There are several 100% polyester fabric options. There are two different categories of fabric choices:

• Woven texture for outside signs, banner stands, banners, and upholstery that is durable and long-lasting

· Knit fabric that flows and drapes more naturally; ideal for tablecloths, picture backgrounds, interior flags and banners, and personalized clothing.

Sports and Fashion Apparel: You may get anything from T-shirts and cycling jerseys to baseball caps and handbags. With the growing popularity of sports and fashion apparel, there are constantly new sublimation possibilities available.

Photo Printing - Sublimation is ideal for providing high-quality photographic pictures to a variety of markets. Products include magnets, wall mounts, photo gear, and backgrounds.

Ceramic Tiles: For kitchens, baths, foyers, museums, restaurants, and workplaces, interior designers and decorators may create personalized ceramic tiles.

All the materials listed above are polymer suitable for heat transfer or available as product “blanks” for immediate heat transfer. In addition, there are also pre-treatment options available to the user that enables printing on an even broader spectrum of items.

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