What is the difference between sublimation and heat press?

What is the difference between sublimation and heat press? Sublimation uses a process where the ink becomes part of the fabric rather than adding a layer on top. This results in a transfer that is unmatched in both durability and feel. On the other hand, heat transfer paper adds a layer on top of the garment.

Sublimation uses a process where the ink becomes part of the fabric rather than adding a layer on top. This results in a transfer that is unmatched in both durability and feel. On the other hand, heat transfer paper adds a layer on top of the garment.

What sublimation items sell best?

Top 5 best selling sublimation products
  • Mugs.
  • Phone Cases.
  • Mouse Mats.
  • Coasters.
  • Photo-Blocks.

Can you sublimate on toilet paper?

Can I sublimate on anything?

Fabric. The best fabric for sublimation is 100% polyester. Other blended materials will do but aim for a minimum of 50% polyester. Apart from polyester, other good options include nylon spandex and lycra.

What is the difference between sublimation and heat press? – Related Questions

Can I sublimate on 100 cotton?

While you cannot sublimate straight onto 100% cotton, you can create high=quality sublimation designs on cotton material by using HTV cutouts or by applying special synthetic spray coatings.

What do I need to make sublimation shirts?

In order to get started you’ll need the following items: a designated sublimation printer, Sawgrass sublimation ink, sublimation paper, sublimation blanks and a heat press appropriate for the sublimation blank you are working with. You can learn more about heat presses in our Heat Press 101 Tutorial.