Colour that becomes the product
Photo-real colour, baked in.
Sublimation turns solid dye straight into gas, bonding it into polyester fabric or specially-coated surfaces. The print doesn't sit on the product, it becomes part of it. Nothing to crack or peel, and no texture under your fingers.
- Best for
- Photos & gradients
- Surfaces
- Polyester & coated items
- Feel
- Zero texture, dyed in
- Coverage
- Edge to edge, all over
Where it shines
Perfect for
It's the technique behind photo mugs that survive years of dishwashing, all-over jersey prints, and sequin pillows that reveal a loved one's photo. Use it anywhere you need edge-to-edge, photographic colour.
Mugs & thermal mugs
Water bottles
Sports jerseys
Sequin & throw pillows
Photo frames & plaques
Mousepads & coasters
How it works
From brief to finished piece
01
/ Design at full bleed
Photos, gradients and patterns all hold up at this size, so go bold.
02
/ Transfer print
Your design is printed in reverse onto transfer paper with sublimation inks.
03
/ Heat & bond
Heat and pressure turn the dye to gas, locking it permanently into the surface.
Straight from the catalogue
Products we brand with sublimation printing
Good to know
Sublimation Printing, answered
Will the print fade or peel?+
No. The dye is inside the material, not on top of it. Mugs stay dishwasher-friendly and fabrics keep their colour wash after wash.
Can you sublimate cotton t-shirts?+
Sublimation needs polyester or a coated surface. For cotton we'll recommend screen printing or DTF instead, which gets the same bold result on the right chemistry.
Is one piece possible?+
Absolutely. Sublimation has no setup plates, so a single personalised mug or pillow is as easy as a hundred.
Ready to put sublimation printing to work?
Describe your project on WhatsApp, including quantities, deadline and any ideas. Our team replies with options and a quote.