Dye sublimation on polyester
Also known as: Poly sublimation, All-over sublimation
Digital transfer of disperse dyes from carrier paper into the polyester fibre at 195–215 °C — the standard process for sports jerseys and all-over prints.
Description
In dye sublimation disperse dyes are first inkjet-printed mirror-inverted onto a transfer paper, then transferred to the polyester fabric in a calender or flat press at 195–215 °C for around 40 seconds. The dyes sublime directly from solid to gaseous state and diffuse into the opened polymer structure of the fibre.
The result is a crack-free, extremely wash-resistant coloration without any film on top — the hand of the fabric is fully preserved. The process only works on polyester or polymer-coated substrates (raw cotton cannot be printed). Ideal for sports jerseys, cycling wear, all-over prints and flags. Limits: only light substrates (white stays white), no true neon colours, dye migration in poor-quality PES.
- Transfer temperature 195–215 °C, approx. 40 s
- Dye diffuses into the PES fibre (no film layer)
- Crack-free, ISO 105 wash fastness typ. 4–5
- Only on polyester or polymer-coated substrates
Properties
| Dye class | Disperse dyes |
|---|---|
| Substrate | Polyester or polymer-coated |
| Process parameters | 195–215 °C, ~40 s |
| Wash fastness | ISO 105 typ. 4–5 |
Related product categories
Sources & references
2- Wikipedia: Dye-sublimation printing (EN) Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dye-sublimation_printing
- Wikipedia: Sublimationsdruck Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sublimationsdruck
