Why Sublimation Transfer Paper Is Better?

When you are starting to look into printing T-shirts, bags, or various other textiles, the options available can be overwhelming. The biggest question you will face when it comes to your methods is transfer paper, screen printing, or dye sublimation paper? Below are a few points in favor of dye sub paper that you should consider when making your decision.

How It Works

Dye sublimation paper is a fairly simple process once it’s broken down — sublimation ink is printed onto the dye sub paper, which is then transferred to the t-shirt or other textile of your choosing. It is transferred using heat, which changes the sublimation ink from a solid to a gas without becoming a liquid in-between, which is where the name ‘sublimation’ comes from. This gas state allows the ink to permeate the layers of the fabric and the heat sets the ink.

Set-upOne of the biggest benefits of dye sub paper over screen printing is the set up that is necessary to make it work. Whether done with a machine or by hand, screen printing is a messy business, that can ruin shirts if not done just right. One smear of ink and that shirt’s revenue is lost. Dye sub paper eliminates that worry; all you need is the right printer and ink and a heat press, no muss, no fuss.

AppearanceOne of the major benefits of dye sub paper is the appearance of the garment it is used on. T-shirts that have been printed with dye sub paper tend to have brighter, bolder colors than shirts made with other printing methods. They also have a reputation for colors that last longer, rather than fading, like screen printing sometimes does, or cracking and peeling like other transfer methods may do.

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