SUBLIMATION APPARELS

WHAT IS DYE SUBLIMATION?

Sublimation simply means the transition from a solid state directly to a gaseous state without first turning into liquid. Normally substances would undergo the three stages or forms of matter which are solid to liquid to gas and vice versa. However, under special circumstances of temperature and pressure, a substance may convert straight from a solid to a gas and the process is called sublimation.

Dye sublimation, is a method of digitally transferring solid dye into gaseous form. The gaseous ink is then transferred into a medium before being printed onto fabric. The dye is heat sensitive and the whole process requires a lot of heat (around 180C to 210C) and a specialized inkjet printer.