The sublimation process , in the digital printing sector, is the transformation that the inks undergo when, coming into contact with heat, they transform into gas (sublimate) and are stably joined to the polyester surface.
Sublimation is achieved thanks to inkjet printers equipped with sublimation inks, using a special sublimation paper, then the ink received from the paper is transferred to the receiving surface using a special calender or press.
This technology is widespread above all to customize polyester fabric, pre-treated materials based on polyester and nylon used to create many applications for visual communication, interior decoration, objects, sportswear, fashion and ready-to-wear.
General informations
Sublimation thermo printing is an indirect printing process, mainly used for the decoration of synthetic fabrics in polyester fiber, elastam, microfiber.The fabric must necessarily be white in color, it cannot work on colored fabrics. The sheet is placed in contact with the fabric to be decorated and pressed with a hot press for a determined time at a temperature that can vary from 180 to 210 ° C. The ink printed on the sheet, due to the effect of sublimation, transforms into gas and the image is transferred permanently and indelibly on the synthetic fiber of the fabric.
- Maximum number of possible colors: There are no limitations on the number of colors, you can reach any shade and nuance. High quality prints are possible down to the smallest detail.
- Support systems and materials: Thermo- adhesive film.
- What determines the cost of printing: The printing is carried out with digital inkjet printers therefore it has no system costs. The cost varies according to the size of the thermo-adhesive film required for printing. Extremely economical for the production of a few pieces while for the production of large quantities printing is more convenient
- For which products this print is used: Synthetic fabrics in polyester fiber, elastam, microfiber in white color.
