Sublimation for Polyester Textiles
Choose the fabric, base colour and print area before preparing sportswear artwork
About This Service
Textile sublimation transfers dye into suitable polyester fibres using heat. The fabric composition and its base colour affect the result: a design prepared for a white shirt can look different on a coloured or blended fabric. Send the garment label, a photograph and the intended print area. For a cotton or dark garment, compare other textile printing methods instead of assuming that the same sublimation artwork will work. Mugs and metal items are a separate application and require a suitable coating.
Why Choose Us
Base colour matters
White areas in ordinary sublimation artwork use the substrate colour. Check the design against the actual garment rather than a white-screen preview.
Fabric-specific result
Polyester content and fabric construction affect colour appearance. Review the particular blend; a percentage alone does not guarantee the result.
Artwork coverage
A print on a finished shirt and an all-over panel printed before sewing require different layouts. Confirm which item and area the order covers.
Team-order check
Keep one approved list of names, numbers, sizes and quantities. Check spelling and front/back placement before approving each version.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which fabrics suit sublimation?
Start with the actual fabric composition and colour. Suitable light polyester is a common application; blended fabrics need assessment for the intended appearance. Ordinary sublimation is not the same process as decorating cotton with a transfer or special coating.
How should the garment be washed?
Use the garment and print supplier’s care guidance for the selected item. Confirm washing, drying and ironing conditions; a universal wash count cannot describe every fabric and use.
How do sublimation and DTF differ on clothing?
First identify the fabric, its colour and the desired print feel. Sublimation dyes suitable polyester; DTF applies a transfer and needs its own fabric and heat-compatibility check. Compare an actual design at the intended size.
What should I send for sportswear?
Send garment composition, colour, sizes, quantities, logo files and the name/number list. Specify a finished garment or an unsewn panel, front/back placement and whether the artwork crosses seams.
What is the minimum order?
State the total quantity and how many artwork or name variants it contains. Availability, preparation work and the minimum run are confirmed for that garment and design.