SUBLIMATION PRINTING

Sublimation is a term from thermodynamics and describes the process of a substance directly transitioning from a solid to a gaseous state without becoming liquid. The motif is printed onto transfer paper using a special ink. This printed transfer paper is then positioned on the textile and pressed using a transfer press. During this process, the print motif detaches from the paper and “vaporizes” into the polyester fiber.

The big advantage here is the very high wash resistance and the imperceptible feel, as the polyester fiber is dyed directly.