Dye Sublimation

Dye Sublimation is a process that requires a special digital print that is heated in a 400 degree heat press against a specially coated polyester substrate. During the process, the sublimation ink is turned into a gas & it "sublimates" itself into the surface of the media. The polyester coated materials encapsulate the inks below the surface for ultimate protection. On polyester fabrics, dye sublimation can be used on light colored fabrics & actually ends up with the fibers being impregnated into the fibers. This lasts for a long time on shirts etc. and the garment will feel as if there was nothing on it unlike screen printing or heat pressing a transfer. The later 2 ways of decorating fabrics apply the color to the top surface of the material. Usually screen printing & heat transferring net a stiff area where the decoration is.

Some neat uses for dye sublimation are athletic clothing & jerseys, ceramic tiles(personalized for kitchens, baths & more), mouse pads, coffee mugs(most are done this way), name tags, luggage tags, aprons, coasters & many other items. We purchased the state of the art machines to provide you with the best sublimation available. A really great asset of sublimation is it can be done in short runs reasonably as well as large production runs. Where else could you get a full color logo on a shirt in small quantities for under $20.00? How about your family crest on 8" tiles for your kitchen or corporate logo as a tile border in your reception area?

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Sublimated ceramic tiles can be used as coasters or framed.

We did these shirts for a racing team participating in the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. The full color dye sublimated image is actually dying the fibers of the shirt not a heat pressed appliqué on top of the shirt. The shirts will be just as flexible as the garment before it was sublimated.

This is a ceramic tile mural made up of 9 sublimated tiles. This can be made into an entire wall in tiles 4" x 4", 6" x 6", 8" x 8" or 12" x 12". You could have us make a single tile(we have frames for single tiles) or do accent tiles added to store bought tiles, a backsplash in your kitchen of your favorite vacation spot, the choices are endless.

Sublimated coasters are an inexpensive personal gift idea or a great corporate promotional piece. These are available in a high gloss hard board or ceramic. We also offer a rack that holds multiple coasters on your table.

Most of the decorated mugs you have around your office or home are done with dye-sublimation. We can do small quantities for reasonable prices. Large quantities are available at substantial discounts too.

Whether for your restaurant or home, we can create a custom placemat theme for you.

After polyester fabric has been sublimated, it feel just like it did before the process. Smooth & flexible unlike screen printing & heat pressed transfers.

A sublimated towel, the sublimated area allows us to add any artwork you can dream up. Even with regular washing, the towel will last for a long time.

Custom made clip boards are a great gift idea or for team coaches, race teams, police departments, restaurants etc. The sublimated surface accepts dry erase markers(football plays for example) and can be ordered 1 or 2 sided. Special pricing on larger quantities.

Who can't use a custom sublimated mouse pad? These are a inexpensive promotional item, school fund raiser, corporate incentive etc.

We can sublimate many garments from golf shirts, T shirts, team jerseys, even underwear. Virtually any 100% polyester or microfiber material.

Sublimated license plates add that personal touch with a very durable finish. The plates can stand up to the harsh elements that cars must deal with.

Sublimated throw rugs are a great way to make a very personal statement........who can't use a throw rug. If it gets soiled.......toss it in the washer.