Sublimation Vs Heat Transfer Vinyl

Htv gives you more options when it comes to garments as it works on any color unlike sublimation which can only be done on white or light colored fabrics.

Sublimation vs heat transfer vinyl.

Quite different from the heat transfer method the sublimation method used another special kind of paper known as sublimation paper. The sublimation method uses the sublimation ink while the heat transfer method uses pigment ink dye ink solvent ink etc. To get started with sublimation printing you will need a sublimation printer sublimation paper heat press machine and blank apparel where our design will be transferred. On the other hand heat transfer paper adds a layer on top of the garment.

Although side note tone on tone sublimation can be a very attractive option and works well as long as the fabric is lighter than the print. This results in a transfer that is unmatched in both durability and feel. While the sublimation technology is widely used for polyester banner and hard surface like a mug aluminum pot etc. Sublimation uses a process where the ink becomes part of the fabric rather than adding a layer on top.

Sublimation printing has a bit higher start up coast when compared to heat transfer vinyl but maybe a better option based on final results. Though the heat transfer technology can be applied to all types of materials mostly it works perfectly for the 100 cotton fabric. Heat is also required in this process.