At Shenzhen Doosan Sports,we have worked with large sportswear distributor,sports clubs,sports leagues,schools and colleges, Universities and many other educational facilities in order to supply them custom printed uniforms and team wear for their sports team kits. We use sublimation printing for some of our custom print items and on demand apparel, including sport kits and leisurewear.
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WHAT IS SUBLIMATION PRINTING?
Sublimation printing is a high-tech printing process which we use for printing on-demand customer clothing,We offer the ability to print team logos, team mottos and colors onto synthetic fabrics and materials, enabling a high quality finish to the garment.
Sublimation is printed onto special paper where the ink is converted into gas when heated, this then offers a permanent print on the fabric. It effectively transfers a dye to fabric using heat and the image or graphic is placed on special paper which can then be printed with heat applied, therefore transferring the print to the garment.
WHAT PRODUCTS WOULD SUBLIMATED PRINTING BE USED ON?
It really will depend on the print you choose as to whether sublimation is the right choice but certainly larger prints or designs that require full coverage on the garment.
THE DOWNSIDE WITH SUBLIMATED PRINTING
The main issue with sublimation printing tends to be that it is suitable only for 100% polyester garments or those which include a blend and a higher percentage of polyester. This is because it is most effective on polyester fabrics, as opposed to cotton where the image print may fade or reduce in quality over time.
Ghosting can occur if the transfer paper shifts whilst printing, causing a light fade next to the image which can appear blurry. By not accurately printing properly, either by not applying the right pressure or if the ink isn’t dry, it can result in ghosting.
DIGITAL PRINT VS SUBLIMATION
Digital printing is without doubt one of the most common printing methods across many industries, particularly clothing and merchandise, however, you’ll find that digital printing has some drawbacks, including cost and cracks in the design over time. T-shirts in particular with graphic prints on are susceptible to cracking and it is certainly more expensive than other printing methods.
Digital designs are not absorbed by the paper through digital printing which is what sublimation printing offers. High quality printing, lower costs and durable designs are the key benefits of sublimation printing in comparison to digital printing.