Offset Sublimation ink is designed to apply a reverse image onto paper using lithographic equipment.
– Sublimation inks can be transferred onto the following materials. Polyester, Lycra, Nylon and Polyester/Cotton blend fabrics (at least 65% Polyester). Plastic, wood and metals that are treated for the Sublimation process are also widely used. Cotton and naturally occurring fabrics are not suit able for this process. Due to the transparent nature of Sublimation dyes, white colored substrates give the best reproducible color. Pre-testing is recommended to determine suitability for your particular product
Printing – When first printed onto paper, Sublimation inks appear to be weaker and duller than standard Lithographic inks. When transferred, the dyes used in Sublimation inks develop their true color strength and brilliance. It is essential therefore, that a test print be transferred onto the job material to obtain a true picture of the finished product, prior to running the entire job. These inks do not require the use of specialized release paper and a silkscreen applied plastisol coating. Instead, they work through the process of sublimation. The dyes in the ink are exposed to heat, which causes them to “sublime” (i.e., they convert directly from a solid state to a vapor state without passing through a liquid state).The dyes are now transferred from the paper onto the fabric.
PANTONE LIGHTING INDICATOR Stickers tell you at a glance whether your ambient lighting conditions are giving you an accurate visual read of your color.
The handheld Formula Guide gives designers a portable reference for color inspiration and selection, while the Solid Chips Books offer a desktop tool with removable chips for palette building, sharing with teams, and approvals.