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Can you use any shirt for sublimation?
Did you know that you can do Dye Sublimation transfer printing on garments other than white 100% polyester? Yes, you can use colored garments and even garments that are blends of materials! We know many people are told that only white 100% polyester garments work with dye sublimation.
What type of shirt is used for sublimation?
As mentioned above, the sublimation works with polyester which is why the best shirts to use for sublimation are 100% polyester or shirts with a high poly/cotton ratio. The higher the polyester the more vibrant and permanent the colors will be.
What color shirts work best for sublimation?
Thus, white is considered the best apparel color for sublimation, but you can print on light-colored garments, provided you don’t need the color white within the image. With colored apparel, there is another concern. Apparel dyes are heat set to ensure colorfastness when the garment is washed.
Can I use cotton shirts for sublimation?
Now you can sublimate onto cotton using Forever Subli-Light! all while using your ordinary Sawgrass SG500 or SG1000 sublimation printer. Sublimate onto cotton and no longer use those heavy polyester shirts.
Can you use a Cricut for sublimation?
Turns out, it’s totally possible to use Cricut Design Space for sublimation printing! You can also use Print then Cut images from the Cricut Image Library, but I’ve found that occasionally the color can be a bit unpredictable with these images, strangely.
Can you sublimate 65 polyester 35 cotton?
If your talking about sublimating a print on 65% polyester 35% cotton the answer is yes. But, the sublimating dyes on the print paper are disperse dyes that will only work on the polyester fibers on the blend. So, the color will be 35% weaker because it will Not go on the cotton portion of the fabric.
Can you use Gildan shirts for sublimation?
SUBSTRATE: Only 100% polyester garments such as the GILDAN PERFORMANCE® 42000 and 42400 T-shirt families are suitable for dye sublimation. White or very light coloured garments are also essential, since any background colour will affect the appearance of the Image.
Are Bella canvas shirts good for sublimation?
Bella + Canvas has no problem putting some of their most popular poly-blend tees up for the sublimation test. It’s soft, so much softer than a cotton tee. A triblend is a mix of three materials, typically cotton, polyester, and rayon or viscose. And this is arguably the softest material on the market.
Can I sublimate on 50% polyester?
With a blend, the more polyester you have, the brighter the color, so with a 50/50 you typically end up with a “washed out” or “retro” look – which can be useful. To be clear, sublimation will not bond to anything but polyesters and polymers.
Can sublimation be done on dark shirts?
While it’s not possible to sublimate dark colors directly, with a Silhouette CAMEO, Sawgrass Sublimation Printer, and white glitter HTV you can make it work! The process to sublimate on dark t shirts is the same as the process to sublimate on cotton shirts that are other colors – including white.
Can you sublimate on GREY shirt?
Sublimation on gray isn’t as effective because the process dyes the fabric rather than adding a layer of ink or toner. Sublimated gray shirts tend to look somewhat greenish, even if you choose the gray scale option in the Sawgrass Powerdriver.
What happens if I sublimate on cotton?
In the case of products that allow cotton sublimation, the resulting image will be on the surface instead of in the surface, and may crack, peel or fade over time.
Do you wash shirts before sublimation?
Wash in washing machine as you normally would. If you are having a lot of issues with browning/burning shirts, you should get a temp gun and see if your heat press temperature is accurate. SHIRT CHOICES: Dye Sublimation will have the best results on shirts that are 100% polyester.
Why is my sublimation print faded after washing?
The principle of sublimation paper is at high temperature the ink film will melt further, and then melting in the cloth. Therefore, the above condition implies that sublimation printing with a poor transfer paper washes out the ink after washing. Thus, gradually leading to fade.
Can I sublimate on wood?
We often get the question, “Can I sublimate on wood?” And the answer is – yes! As long as it has a polymer coating. In fact, Unisub offers a variety of sublimatable wood products including these adorable Berlin-shaped ornaments.
Can you print sublimation on any printer?
Can any printer be used for dye sublimation printing? Inkjet printers that use a thermal printing head cannot be used for sublimation printing. Printers that use a Micro Piezo printing head can be used for sublimation printing. Commonly these are Epson or Ricoh inkjet printers.
Where can I get free sublimation designs?
Freesvgdesigns.com – Their files are listed as SVG, but they also come with a EPS and PNG file. Canva.com – I LOVE Canva and have their subscription. They have free mug design files. Eboss247.com – They have a few free files.
What percentage of polyester is best for sublimation?
In general, you will want to aim for at least 40% polyester content. If your business requires higher fidelity transfers, then aim for higher content fabric, and vice versa.
