3 things you should know about dye-sublimation

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

1. There Are Many Profitable Items You Can Sublimate.

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, trade show and interior signage. The sublimation process is fast and ideal for time-sensitive promotions.

Fabrics – Choose from a range of 100% polyester fabrics.

Sports and Fashion Apparel – Everything from t-shirts and cycling jerseys to handbags and baseball caps is a possibility. The ever-growing popularity of sports and fashion apparel opens up new sublimation opportunities every day.

Photo Printing – From personalized gift items such as magnets, wall mounts, and photo-apparel to photo backdrops, sublimation is perfect for delivering high-quality photographic images to a wide range of markets.

Ceramic Tiles – Interior designers and decorators can create customized ceramic tiles for kitchens, bathrooms, foyers, museums, restaurants, and offices.

2. You’ll Need Different Machines for Dye-Sublimation.

3. You’ll Need a Quality Heat Press.