Sublimation printing on fabric and items
Sublimation printing infuses colour directly into the material - it becomes part of the fabric, does not peel and never fades even after many washes. Ideal for full-colour photo designs on light polyester.
- Colour permanently in the fibre
- Full-colour photo quality
- Never fades even after washing
Sublimation printing is a technique in which special dyes are infused directly into the material at high temperature and become part of it - the print does not peel and never fades even after many washes. It is best suited to light polyester, sportswear, mugs and towel borders. It delivers full-colour photo quality; we prepare a free graphic design and a price quote within 1 hour.
How does sublimation printing work?
From printing onto transfer paper to infusing the colour into the material. We manage the entire process for you - you just approve the design.
- 1 Printing onto transfer paper We print the design with sublimation dyes onto special transfer paper.
- 2 Heat press At around 200 °C the dyes turn to gas and infuse directly into the material.
- 3 Fixing in the fibre The colour becomes part of the material - the result is smooth, durable and never fades.
When does sublimation pay off?
It excels on light polyester and photo designs. To help you decide correctly, we will also tell you when another technique is better.
Things to bear in mind
What do we print with sublimation?
Works best on light polyester and suitable surfaces. Click on a product to see materials, prices and examples.
Sports towels All-over photo print on quick-dry microfibre. 
Bath sheets Full-colour print across the entire surface and border. 
Cushions Photorealistic designs across the entire cushion surface. 
Blankets All-over colour print on fleece blankets. 
Travel mugs Sublimation print on mugs and thermal travel mugs. 
Bottles Full-colour print on bottles with a suitable surface. We also print on other promotional textiles and hundreds of promotional items - get in touch and we will advise whether sublimation is the right choice for your product.
When to choose a different technique?
Depending on the material, fabric colour and design, another technique may be more suitable:
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How much does sublimation printing cost?
The price depends on the size of the design, the type of product and the quantity. For larger runs the unit price decreases.
- Sublimation printing = colour infused directly into the material, does not peel and never fades.
- Advantages: full-colour photo quality, exceptional durability, colour in the fibre.
- Suited to light polyester: sports towels, bath sheets, cushions, blankets, mugs, bottles.
- For cotton and dark fabric consider digital printing, screen printing or transfer - we will advise and provide a quote within 1 hour.
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Frequently asked questions about sublimation printing
What it is, how it works, advantages, which materials it suits and the difference from digital printing.
Sublimation printing is a technique in which special dyes are infused directly into the material at high temperature and become part of it. The print does not peel and never fades even after many washes. It is suited to light polyester, ceramic and metal with a suitable coating.
We print the design with sublimation dyes onto special transfer paper. At around 200 °C the dyes turn to gas and infuse directly into the material, where they set. The result is a smooth, durable print that cannot be felt on touch.
Colour permanently in the fibre (does not peel), full-colour photo quality with subtle gradients, exceptional durability against washing and UV, and versatility on fabric, ceramic and metal with a polyester coating.
Mainly light polyester and suitable surfaces: sports towels, bath sheets, cushions, blankets, mugs and bottles. Not suited to cotton or dark fabric.
Sublimation infuses colour directly into light polyester - it never fades and cannot be felt. Digital printing applies colour to the surface and also works on cotton. For cotton and dark fabric we recommend digital printing, screen printing or transfer print.
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