Sublimation Vs Heat Transfer Vinyl

Sublimation method is preferable to be used on textile and fabric that is 85 or more poly.

Sublimation vs heat transfer vinyl.

Sublimation uses a process where the ink becomes part of the fabric rather than adding a layer on top. Htv gives you more options when it comes to garments as it works on any color unlike sublimation which can only be done on white or light colored fabrics. Quite different from the heat transfer method the sublimation method used another special kind of paper known as sublimation paper. Heat is also required in this process.

This results in a transfer that is unmatched in both durability and feel. So if you re working with a dark or strongly colored item you might want to opt for heat transfer vinyl as opposed to sublimation. But if you are personalizing phone cases mugs frames etc sublimation is a more simplified process that gives you more options. While the sublimation technology is widely used for polyester banner and hard surface like a mug aluminum pot etc.

To get started with sublimation printing you will need a sublimation printer sublimation paper heat press machine and blank apparel where our design will be transferred. Though the heat transfer technology can be applied to all types of materials mostly it works perfectly for the 100 cotton fabric. Sublimation printing has a bit higher start up coast when compared to heat transfer vinyl but maybe a better option based on final results.