All-over printing or sublimation is a print process where your design is first printed on paper with dye ink, and then transferred directly onto the fabric with heat. Sublimation lets you cover all of the garment with your design instead of, for example, DTG printing where the print area is much smaller.
In general, sublimation works best on smooth surfaces where the majority of the fabric is made out of a polyester blend. Each of our fabrics has its characteristics to consider when designing and creating your all-over print products with Subliminator.
Fabric composition:
82% Polyester / 18% Spandex
The smooth and tight knit surface allows for any print to come out really vibrant and detailed. Dark solid colors such as black might look less dark when the product (e.g. legging) is worn and the fabric is stretched. This is unavoidable, because the base fabric color is always white onto which the sublimation is applied.
Products: Legging - Yoga Legging - Mesh Pocket Legging - Plus Size Legging - Sports Bra - One-Piece Swimsuit - Long Sleeve Bodysuit - Short Sleeve Bodysuit - Kids One-Piece Swimsuit - Youth One-Piece Swimsuit - Capri Leggings - Flare Leggings - Kids Leggings - Youth Leggings
Fabric weight: 6.78 oz/yd² / 230 g/m²
Washing instructions:
Machine wash cold cycle
Ironing low temperature
Do not bleach
Drip dry
Do not dry clean
Wash inside out
UPF(Ultraviolet Protection Factor): 50+ (A UPF of 50 means only 1/50th of the sun's UV rays will reach the skin. This means that your skin will be 98% covered from harmful UVA and UVB radiation)
Fabric composition:
95% Recycled Polyester / 5% Spandex
The smooth and tight knit surface allows for any print to come out really vibrant and detailed. Both light and dark colors will look great on this fabric, as well as busy designs and solid colors. The fabric has a smooth surface on the outside as well as on the inside.
Products: Athletic Hoodie - Athletic Zip-Up Hoodie - Athletic Sweatshirt - Athletic Longline Hoodie - Athletic Dog Zip-Up Hoodie - Athletic Kids Hoodie - Athletic Jogger - Athletic Shorts - Athletic Long Shorts - Athletic Flare Jogger - Athletic Cropped Short Sleeve Sweatshirt - Athletic Long Pocket Skirt - Athletic Cropped Short Sleeve Sweatshirt and Long Pocket Skirt Set – Athletic Hoodie & Jogger - Athletic Kids/Youth Jogger - Athletic Kids/Youth Sweatshirt – Athletic Ziphoodie & Jogger - Athletic Plus-size Sweatshirt - Athletic Plus-size Hoodie - Athletic Plus-size Jogger - Athletic Plus-size Ziphoodie - Athletic Loose Shorts - Athletic Cargo Sweatpants
Fabric weight: 7.47 oz/yd² / 250 g/m²
Washing instructions:
Machine wash cold cycle
Ironing low temperature
Do not bleach
Drip dry
Do not dry clean
Wash inside out
Fabric composition:
20% Cotton / 75% Polyester / 5% Spandex
The smooth and tight knit surface allows for any print to come out really vibrant and detailed. Because of the knit of the fabric we don't recommend using dark solid colors such as black on this fabric. Because this fabric as cotton, the surface can show some tiny lighter areas on the fabric surfaces. Colorful designs work best with this fabric. The inside of the fabric is brushed and has a nice soft touch to it.
Products: Fashion Hoodie - Fashion Zip-Up Hoodie - Fashion Sweatshirt - Fashion Longline Hoodie - Fashion Dog Zip-Up Hoodie - Fashion Kids Hoodie - Fashion Jogger - Fashion Cargo Sweatpants - Fashion Loose Shorts - Fashion Plus-size Ziphoodie - Fashion Plus-size Jogger - Fashion Plus-size Hoodie - Fashion Plus-size Sweatshirt - Fashion Ziphoodie & Jogger - Fashion Kids/Youth Sweatshirt - Fashion Kids/Youth Jogger - Fashion Hoodie & Jogger - Fashion Cropped Short Sleeve Sweatshirt and Long Pocket Skirt Set – Fashion Long Pocket Skirt - Fashion Cropped Short Sleeve Sweatshirt - Fashion Flare Jogger - Fashion Long Shorts - Fashion Shorts
Fabric weight: 8.85 oz/yd² / 300 g/m²
Washing instructions:
Machine wash cold cycle
Ironing low temperature
Do not bleach
Drip dry
Do not dry clean
Wash inside out
Fabric composition:
100% Recycled Polyester Single Jersey
The smooth and tight knit surface allows for any print to come out really vibrant and detailed. Both light and dark colors will look great on this fabric, as well as busy designs and solid colors. The fabric has a smooth surface on the outside as well as on the inside.
Products: T-Shirt - Pocket T-Shirt - Flowy Racerback Tank Top - Plus-size T-Shirt - T-Shirt Dress
Fabric weight: 5.60 oz/yd² / 190 g/m²
Washing instructions:
Machine wash cold cycle
Ironing low temperature
Do not bleach
Drip dry
Do not dry clean
Fabric composition:
100% Recycled Polyester
The smooth and tight knit surface allows for any print to come out really vibrant and detailed. Both light and dark colors will look great on this fabric, as well as busy designs and solid colors. The fabric has a smooth surface on the outside as well as on the inside.
Products: Baseball Jersey - Baseball Jersey Dress - Cropped Baseball Jersey - Cropped Football Jersey - Football Jersey - Unisex Tank Top
Fabric weight: 6.78 oz/yd² / 230 g/m²
Washing instructions:
Machine wash cold cycle
Ironing low temperature
Do not bleach
Drip dry
Do not dry clean
Wash inside out
Fabric composition:
100% Polyester Micro-mink
The smooth and tight knit surface allows for any print to come out really vibrant and detailed. Both light and dark colors will look great on this fabric, as well as busy designs and solid colors.
Products: Hooded Blanket - Snug Hoodie - Premium Microfleece Blanket
Fabric weight: 5.90 oz/yd² / 200 g/m²
Washing instructions:
Machine wash cold cycle
Ironing low temperature
Do not bleach
Drip dry
Do not dry clean
Wash inside out
Fabric composition:
100% Recycled Polyester Fleece
The smooth and tight knit surface allows for any print to come out really vibrant and detailed. Both light and dark colors will look great on this fabric, as well as busy designs and solid colors.
Products: Microfleece Ziphoodie
Fabric weight: 6.78 oz/yd² / 230 g/m²
Washing instructions:
Machine wash cold cycle
Ironing low temperature
Do not bleach
Drip dry
Do not dry clean
Wash inside out
Fabric composition:
100% Polyester Poplin
The smooth and tight knit surface allows for any print to come out really vibrant and detailed. Both light and dark colors will look great on this fabric, as well as busy designs and solid colors.
Products: Fashion Face Mask
Fabric weight: 3.98 oz/yd² / 135 g/m²
Washing instructions:
Machine wash cold cycle
Ironing low temperature
Do not bleach
Drip dry
Do not dry clean
Wash inside out
Fabric composition:
100% Polyester Twill
The smooth and tight knit surface allows for any print to come out really vibrant and detailed. Both light and dark colors will look great on this fabric, as well as busy designs and solid colors.
Products: Swim Trunks Men - Swim Trunks Set - Kids Swim Trunks - Board Shorts
Fabric weight: 3.54 oz/yd² / 120 g/m²
Washing instructions:
Machine wash cold cycle
Ironing low temperature
Do not bleach
Drip dry
Do not dry clean
Wash inside out
Fabric composition:
100% Polyester Mesh
This sweat-wicking mesh fabric feels super soft and lightweight. The surface allows for any print to come out really vibrant and detailed. Both light and dark colors will look great on this fabric, as well as busy designs and solid colors.
Products: Basketball Jersey Rib - Basketball Short Rib - Basketball Set
Fabric weight: 4.87 oz/yd² / 165 g/m²
Washing instructions:
Machine wash cold cycle
Ironing low temperature
Do not bleach
Drip dry
Do not dry clean
Wash inside out
UPF(Ultraviolet Protection Factor): 50+ (A UPF of 50 means only 1/50th of the sun's UV rays will reach the skin. This means that your skin will be 98% covered from harmful UVA and UVB radiation)