Hey, my sublimation folk! Hope you are doing great and enjoyed the sublimation a lot. Every one of you and me knows that the sublimation best works on the polyester or the polyester blended material. But do you know any brand that provides you with the best sublimation shirts? Do you have any idea about it? Yes or No?
Don’t worry! Today I’m going to give you the overall information about the sublimation shirts, Brands, features and all other information. So without delay let’s get started!
Know what type of shirt is best for sublimation?
All of you know that the sublimation best works on the polyester or the polyester blended material. You can try the sublimation on
- 50% cotton & 50% polyester material.
- 90% cotton & 10% polyester material
- 70% polyester and 30% cotton blended shirts also.
- But pure cotton does not work.
Following are some brands that provide you with high-quality sublimation shirts.
- Cricut Shirts
- Sublimation Crop Tee
- Unisex AOP Cut & Sew Tee
- Gildan Shirts
- Bella Canvas shirts
What are the benefits of using shirts for sublimation?
Sublimation printing is the process in which with the application of heat dye/ink is converted directly into the gaseous form from the solid form and merged with the substrate. So it provides you with the following benefits also. The benefits of the sublimation printing are:
- It is versatile. As you can sublimate on many numbers of substrates.
- Compared to the other printing methods, sublimation printing gives you vibrant and vivid colours.
- It is durable. And free from any fading or cracking effects after multiple washes.
What are the factors to consider while selecting the best shirts for the sublimation?
Yes, you want the best shirts for sublimation. But how to select it? Are there any criteria/factors that you have to take into account while selecting the perfect fit for your work? Yes! You can consider the following factors while selecting the best sublimation shirts for you.
- Material: Sublimation best works on the 100% polyester material or a blend of it. So select the material wisely.
- Colour: Sublimation best works on a white or light-coloured background. And if you want to sublimate on the dark colour then you have to use the vinyl or bleach to make it happen. Think about it and choose it.
- Fit: The shirt’s fit can also affect the quality of your print. AS Loose-fitting shirts may cause the design to distort or stretch. And tight-fitting shirts may cause the design to crack or peel. So Choose your shirt that fits well and allows for a smooth printing surface.
- Texture: The shirt’s texture can affect your print’s quality. Shirts with a smooth, even texture work best with sublimation printing. They allow for a consistent and clear print. Shirts with a rough or uneven texture may cause the design to blur or become distorted.
How to prepare a shirt for sublimation printing?
By following the above instructions, you just selected the best shirt. Now the next step is to prepare your shirt for sublimation. To prepare your shirt for the sublimation, follow the following steps:
- Cut the tag that is attached to the shirt.
- Wash the shirt
- Dry it
- Iron it.
How to do sublimation on the shirt?
After preparing the shirt, Do the following step-by-step to sublimate the shirt.
- Finalise your design.
- Resize it using the software. For me, I always use ‘Canva’.
- Print the design onto the transfer paper using a sublimation printer. But before printing it is a must to mirror your design.
- Stick the design to the shirt and secure it with heat-resistant tape. So that it will not move while heat-pressing
- Wrap all the set-up (shirt+print) with the butcher paper
- Heat press all the set-up for 4000 F for 40 seconds.
- After the time-lapse, cool the whole set up and remove the paper.
- Flaunt your imagination to the world.
What are the tips and care to obtain the high-quality print on the shirt?
Who loves the dull and the blur design? No one. Off course. So to achieve a high-quality print on your shirt just follow the following tips.
Tip#1: Always use a high-quality image. At Least 300 DPI is preferred.
Tip #2: Use the right colours. As white colour doesn’t print in the sublimation.
Tip #3: Use the right combination of heat and time. Underheating causes blurring or ghosting. Overheating causes burning.
Tip #4: Always run a test print before going for the final printing.
What are the post-sublimation care and maintenance for the printed shirt?
Sublimation printing is high quality and not easily prone to cracking or fading. But if you handle it carefully then it will last long. Some caring and maintenance tips to follow are:
- Try to wash the clothes in cold water.
- Dry the cloth in low heat
- Store it properly
Conclusion:
Hope you got all the knowledge about the sublimation shirt With all the information I have given in the above article. Do read the article properly. Follow each and every step properly. And rock your sublimation shirt. Please mail me if you have any queries. Bye!