How is sublimation superior to screen printing?
Dye sublimation printing on polyester material does not affect the hand of the material and is more desirable than screen printing for Home Furnishing and Wallpaper fabrics and the apparel industry. In the United States and Canada, dye-sublimation printing is very popular for Window Treatments (curtains & drapes), chair coverings and sheets and pillowcases. The colors are very vibrant, do not wash out and the process is less messy than screen printing, which requires messy solvent and dyes. Sublimation is also very popular with sportswear manufacturers – any printed uniforms (cyclewear, soccer, basketball and lacrosse) on the market today are done via sublimation. Unlike silk printing, where the ink lays on top of the garment, the sublimation process produces permanent images that will not crack of fade. Also, sublimation infuses the image into the thread of the fabric so that it does not affect the breathability of the garment. Most athletes prefer sublimated jerseys versus screen pri
