Dye Sublimation, as a process is really very simple. It is the method of applying an image to specially coated ceramics, metals and polyester cloth, using three main ingredients: sublimation ink, heat and pressure.

Sublimation ink is unique in its ability to convert from a solid to a gas without going through a liquid form. (Just like dry ice.) The conversion is initiated by heat and controlled with pressure and time. Hard items such as ceramic, fiber board, metals, etc. requires a special coating to accept the sublimation inks. You must purchase the mugs, tiles, metals, etc. with the coating already on them.When you apply to 100% polyester (ie: our mouse pads and puzzles) you do not need any coating, it is applied directly to the 100% polyester fabric.

Pigment ink

Pigment ink is a breakthrough in inkjet technology. These revolutionary inks are designed to deliver excellent quality and color brilliance with exceptional UV stability for extended print life. Features:

• water fast on most paper media (dye based inks start to run when wetted if not printed on specially coated paper)
• fast drying (up to 100 times faster compared to dye based inks)
• non fading colors
• long life cycle
• low bleeding in the edges of the printed color