WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUBLIMATION, TRANSFER AND VINYL PRINTING FOR T-SHIRT PRINTING?

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For those who still new in T-shirt printing business, you must know that in heat transfer printing, it can be generally classified into 3 categories: Sublimation printing, transfer printing and vinyl printing. Now I will briefly introduce these 3 printing methods for you.


Sublimation PrintingDryfit, microfiber, jersey, polyester, quick dry T-Shirt materials
Transfer PrintingCotton Tee of both dark-based & light-based fabric
Vinyl PrintingVinyl transfer films such as Flock, PU, Glitter, Glow in Dark, Reflective & Hologram Materials

sublimation printing

1.Sublimation Printing


Sublimation printing gives you fascinating effect in graphics which it displays all the details you want in the design.  Sublimation printing was using sublimation ink & sublimation paper.  It can be applied on polyester, microfiber or drift T-shirts.

Sublimation printing is the process that transferring the sublimation inks on the fabric through high temperature & pressure within 1minutes.  Sublimation T-shirt normally will leave a permanent, vivid image with a soft-to-the-hand feel.

2.Transfer Printing


There are 2 types of transfer printing, that is light based and dark based.  Transfer printing will use pigment ink and transfer paper.  It’s applied to all kinds of materials for example polyester, cotton etc.

sublimation printing

3.Vinyl printing


Vinyl printing however limited to one color print at one time. The artwork will be sent to a vinyl cutter/plotter  to cuts the design.  Cutting plotter works such as normal printer but it’s using a blade instead of ink when printing.  Once removed the vinyl design from the cutter, it’s ready to be applied to your garment.

The process of heat transfer printing is very practical and easy. You can choose a suitable printing method according to your businesss demands. If you have any other needs or questions welcome to contact us at any time. We will provide you the best quality product and service. Thank you for your reading.


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