Understanding the Benefits of Dye Sublimation Services

Created at : Dec 8, 2022

Dye sublimation services involve a digital printing process that uses heat to transfer dye onto various materials, including paper, fabric, plastic and metal. The process involves using specialized inkjet printers outfitted with sublimation inks and heating elements such as rollers or heat presses. This allows for prints with vibrant colors and sharp details on both hard and soft surfaces.

Applied at High Pressure

The process begins with the creation of a custom design by an artist or graphic designer. Once the design is finalized it is printed onto special paper coated with sublimation inks that are designed to vaporize when heated. The image is then placed into a heat press where temperatures between 320-380°F are applied at high pressure. As these conditions are reached, the dyes vaporize and are absorbed into the new material, creating a full color image.

Allows For Unlimited Colors

Dye sublimation services are widely used for apparel decoration, custom mugs and water bottles, awards and plaques, personalized photo frames and much more. Its popularity stems from its ability to produce high quality graphics that stand up well to repeated use. This process also has the added benefit of being quick - artwork can be printed in just seconds or minutes depending on the object being printed. Additionally dye sublimation services allow for unlimited colors with no need to purchase additional screens or plates as needed in other methods like screen printing.

Polyester or Polymer Molecules

One of the main drawbacks of dye sublimation is that it only works on materials containing polyester or polymer molecules that can accept the dye. This means that it is not compatible with all materials, though most fabrics and certain plastics are suitable. Overall, dye type sublimation is a great choice for those looking to produce high quality prints on items such as apparel, mugs or plaques. It's fast, efficient and offers unlimited color options with no need for additional screens or plates. Contact Colorado Laser Markings today to learn more.