What is a sublimated baseball jersey?

What is a sublimated baseball jersey?

When a jersey is “sublimated”, the design, logos, numbers and player names do not fade, crack or wear, because they are directly infused into the fabric. Sublimation jerseys are different from screen-printed or embroidered jerseys.

What is the difference between screen printing and sublimation?

The biggest difference between the two methods is that with sublimation printing the dyes are transferred into the fibers of the garments and with screen printing, the ink is transferred onto the garment.

Is sublimation printing long lasting?

The ink is then heated until it disintegrates into the fabric. The process of sublimation shirt printing costs more than other methods, but it lasts longer, and will not crack or peel over time, like other shirt printing methods.

Is sublimation printing expensive?

Dye Sublimation is Affordable. With the assortment of equipment needed and the multi-step process, dye sublimation printing was once expensive and intimidating. The printers alone could run as high as $20,000, and that’s not even including the cost of a heat press.

Can you sublimate on real leather?

Yes, you can get very good results with leather sublimation. Genuine leather (Natural Leather) is ideal to use for patches, keychains, luggage tags, wallets, earrings, and journal covers.

Does sublimation fade after washing?

Washing has a huge impact on fading of the ink. When you are using sublimation printing, it mixes with the fabric and so does with the water which eventually results in the fading of the ink. For example, if your customers are washing their favorite t-shirt in hot water every day, it is very likely to fade.

Can you sublimate on vinyl fabric?

To be able to sublimate on vinyl it needs to be a permanent vinyl (not removable) and either white or clear. It can be glossy or matte, that doesn’t make a difference.

What temp does leather sublimate?

The temperature and time to use for leather sublimation will vary for each project, and will require some testing on your part. However, a good starting point is 350°F (180°C) and 60 seconds. You will want to use medium to heavy pressure.

What is the best vinyl to use on jerseys?

Thermo-FILM® heat transfer vinyl provides you with this confidence. For decades, Thermo-FILM® has been the #1 choice of team dealers because it’s durable and abrasion-resistant. In fact, player names and numbers will outlast the life of the garment. It’s the toughest player on the field!