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How To Sublimate Hoodies
If you're looking to produce personalised hoodies with more complicated designs, sublimation could be the perfect method for you. Take a look at our guide to sublimating below...
1. Using a sublimation printer and paper, print your design in mirror.
2. Once printed, position the design face down on the hoodie and secure in place with heat tape. We recommend using a teflon pillow when printing hoodies due to the pocket on the front.
3. Carefully place the hoodie on the heat press, cover with a silicone sheet and press for 60-70 seconds at 195°C.
4. Once pressed, remove the silicone sheet and peel the paper whilst hot.
5. Your hoodie is complete.
Sublimation is speedy and efficient, making it perfect when you need smaller batch orders turned around quickly. It really shines with more complicated designs, giving you the creative freedom to bring intricate artwork to life with excellent results.
You can choose a design that covers nearly the entire product if you want maximum impact, and the best part? Your designs won't crack, peel, or fade over time, so they'll keep looking sharp for years to come.
1. What equipment is required for sublimation?
For a full sublimation setup, we recommend the following equipment:
- Heat press (for mugs, a specific mug press is required)
- Sublimation printer & ink
- Computer or tablet for designing
- Heat transfer tape
- Protection sheets/pillows
- Sublimation paper
2. Why can’t I sublimate on dark garments?
It isn't possible to sublimate on dark coloured garments because there is no white sublimation ink.
We do offer black mugs with white squares for sublimation as a close alternative.
3. Why does the image on my screen differ from the final printed result?
A print from a sublimation printer can look different to the image on your computer screen. This is because sublimation inks often change colour during the heat pressing process.
As the ink reacts when it is heated, it sometimes becomes brighter and more vibrant than the image printed on the sublimation paper. We highly recommend that, during your testing stage, you heat press the image onto a product to see the final result before beginning a batch order.
4. Can I use an iron instead of a heat press?
No. You need a continuous, even heat and pressure to be applied simultaneously to the entire surface area. This can only be effectively achieved using a heat press.
Get Started Sublimating T-shirts
Now that you know how to sublimate a t-shirt, you’re ready to start creating professional-quality, personalised garments. Explore the full range of sublimation printers, blanks, and accessories to bring your unique designs to life.
