Business & Industry

Sublimation

A heat transfer printing method using special dye-sublimation inks that convert from solid to gas when heated, permanently bonding with polyester fibers. Unlike DTF, sublimation only works on white or light polyester fabrics.

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Process & Techniques

Dye Migration

A phenomenon where sublimation dyes in polyester fabrics bleed through the DTF transfer during heat pressing, causing discoloration or color shifting. Common with red, bright blue, and black polyester. Prevented using dye-blocking sprays, lower temperatures, or specialty films.

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DTF Process Guide

Step-by-step guide to the complete DTF printing workflow.