The use of heat transfer sublimation in clothing and accessories has gained popularity in recent years due to its ability to produce vibrant, long-lasting designs. This process involves the transfer of ink onto a substrate using heat.
Heat transfer sublimation works by immersing a material, typically a fabric, into a heated bath containing a dye or pigment. The heat causes the dye to sublimate (change directly from a solid to a gas), resulting in a permanent and colorfast image on the substrate.
To begin customizing clothing and accessories with heat transfer sublimation, you will need access to specific machines. A heat press is the most common machine used for this process, as it can reach high temperatures and apply pressure evenly across a substrate.
Below are some of the key pieces of equipment required: