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SUBLIMATION PRINTING FOR NEW BEGINNERS

With the rapid advent of digital printing technologies, nowadays, old-fashioned analog printing methods have vanished. Whereas methods such as serigraphy, dyeing, specific wash-off

Sublimation transfer print vs direct print

Dye-sublimation (dye-sub) is a core method for printing onto fabric. There is a variety of equipment and inks for dye-sub graphics, ranging from entry level to industrial. Dye-

Dye Sublimation Printing Durable Color Decoration for 3D Parts

Dye sublimation, a dye-transfer process that got its start in the 1960s for use in textiles, has advanced in recent years to provide wear-resistant, full-color surface decoration o

About tacky sublimation paper

Tacky sublimation paper, has a special tackified coating, which will be activated by heat. The tacky products are ideal for apparel, like sportwear,swimwear. It can misalign and sh

Sublimation paper's role in dye-sublimation transfer

Textile printing is hot. There are several methods that allow for printing onto textiles—direct print, printing directly to a fabric using ink such as latex or solvent; direct dye-

Application of sublimation paper print/Comparison with screen printing

Sublimation paper transfer print is widely used on polyester, satin and some other synthetic fibers. The sublimation dye actually penetrates the fibers and becomes part of the fabr

Sublimation paper“Fast dry”or “Quick dry”

Due to the advantages like low-cost, environmental,easy-handle, sublimation transfer plays a more and more important role in textile industry. Many apparel factories now are replac

Four types of Heat Press

Small Format Heat Press This device is used if you’re planning to sublimate on t-shirts and small items such as caps, mugs, plates, and shoes. Calendar Heat Press These heat presse

Sublimation paper and the humidity of your working environment

Low humidity: In the humidity under 45%, it’s better to choose 80gsm. When in low humidity, the paper shrinks, and the print side is hunched-up. During the process, the paper absor

Choosing the correct sublimation paper

These are few factors to be considered while choosing the right sublimation transfer paper.

What do you do with Empty Printer Cartridges?

After recently surveying 1,000 Australian men and women aged 18-65+, Ink Station found a staggering 45% throw their empty printer cartridges in the rubbish instead of having them r

Print Your Own Iron-on Transfers

If you’re looking to quickly get a simple design onto a t-shirt, and you own an Inkjet printer, then an iron-on transfer could be just for you! Iron-on transfers work as the name s