Sublimation
Dye-sublimation heat transfer printing, ink transitions from solid to gas at 350-420 °F and infuses into polyester fibre at the molecular level, producing permanent, crack-free, photo-quality prints.
Sublimation Department
Dye-sublimation printing uses extreme heat (350-420 °F) and pressure to transition specialised inks from solid directly to gas, skipping the liquid phase entirely. The heated ink vapour penetrates polyester fibres which soften slightly under temperature, allowing the dye to bond at the molecular level. Because the colour is infused into the fibre rather than applied on top, sublimation prints will not crack, fade, or peel under normal washing conditions.
Our setup supports both transfer printing (design first printed on coated transfer paper, then heat-pressed onto fabric) and direct-to-textile sublimation for higher-volume runs. The process is ideal for all-over print bedding, decorative cushion covers, sportswear panels, flags, and any application requiring photographic-quality imagery with unlimited colour capability on polyester or poly-blend fabric.
Equipment & Capabilities
The core machinery and technology powering our sublimation operations.
Sublimation Printers
Wide-format inkjet printers using specialised sublimation inks, designs printed onto coated transfer paper as mirror images of the final output.
Heat Press Calenders
Industrial calender presses operating at 350-420 °F with precision pressure control, sublimating ink from transfer paper into polyester fibre in a single pass.
Colour Management System
ICC profiling and spectrophotometer-based colour matching for accurate, repeatable reproduction across production runs.
Production Process
How material moves through our sublimation department, from start to finish.
Design & RIP
Artwork prepared and processed through RIP software with colour profiling.
Transfer Printing
Design printed onto sublimation transfer paper using specialized inks.
Heat Transfer
Transfer paper and fabric passed through calender press at controlled temperature and pressure.
Quality Check
Printed fabric inspected for colour accuracy, alignment, and wash fastness.
Key Figures
Inside the Sublimation Department
See Our Sublimation Department
We welcome buyers and partners to tour our facility and witness our capabilities first-hand.