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What are the best shirts for sublimation?
The best color shirts for sublimation are white or light-colored shirts. You can sublimate onto black or dark-colored shirts, but you have to use a special process like applying a layer of white heat-transfer vinyl beneath the image to make this work.
Can I use Gildan shirts for sublimation?
SUBSTRATE: Only 100% polyester garments such as the GILDAN PERFORMANCE® 42000 and 42400 T-shirt families are suitable for dye sublimation.
Can you make sublimation blanks?
Yes, it is possible to coat your own sublimation blanks with a polyester coating that can be bought through other vendors or online. For hobby or personal projects, that is a fun way to experiment with items not usually found through vendors.
Can you use 50/50 sublimation shirts?
Sublimation will bond to blended shirts, though the colors will not be as bright as with 100% polyester. With a blend, the more polyester you have, the brighter the color, so with a 50/50 you typically end up with a “washed out” or “retro” look – which can be useful.
Why did my sublimation wash out of my shirt?
The principle of sublimation paper is at high temperature the ink film will melt further, and then melting in the cloth. Therefore, the above condition implies that sublimation printing with a poor transfer paper washes out the ink after washing. Thus, gradually leading to fade.
What are sublimation blanks made out of?
Common substrates for use in the dye sublimation process are fiberglass re-enforced plastic (FRP), medium-density fiberboard (MDF), and ceramic tile. Since you are making your own blank, the substrate should be uncoated.
Do sublimation shirts fade?
Sublimation prints easily fade in the direct exposure of sunlight due to ultraviolet radiation. It has nothing to do with the sublimation paper and ink. The primary reason is long-term exposure to print under direct sunlight. It fades the sublimation print faster.
Why are my sublimation shirts dull?
It’s absolutely normal for sublimation ink to look dull when it’s first printed. Once the print is sublimated onto the substrate with high heat and pressure, the ink converts to a gas and infuses into the polyester material and the colors will become bold, bright, and vibrant.