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Sublimation vs Heat Transfer: Wear & Wash Differences

Sublimation vs Heat Transfer: Wear & Wash Differences

Custom shirts can look similar yet feel very different. This article compares sublimation and heat transfer using a wear-and-wash lens. Sublimation dyes polyester fibers for...

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What is the difference between H17 Phone Case Heat Press and other heat press

What is the difference between H17 Phone Case Heat Press and other heat press?

This article explains how the H17 Phone Case Heat Press differs from typical heat presses. Instead of relying on sublimation paper and flat pressure, H17...

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10 Things You Must Know Before You Start Sublimation Heat Pressing

10 Things You Must Know Before You Start Sublimation Heat Pressing

This guide covers 10 must-know tips before sublimation heat pressing to prevent the most common failures. Learn how blank quality, moisture, pressure, and paper shift...

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Why Sublimation Works on Polyester T-Shirts

Why Sublimation Works on Polyester T-Shirts (and Not on Cotton)

Sublimation on T-shirts works best on polyester because disperse dye turns to vapor under a heat press and bonds inside polymer fibers. Using sublimation paper...

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Understand HTV, DTF, and Sublimation

Heat Press DIY for Beginners: Understand HTV, DTF, and Sublimation

This article introduces three core heat press DIY systems—HTV, DTF, and sublimation—by focusing on how each method works, what blanks it fits, and why costs...

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Can You Use Sublimation Paper in a Regular Printer

Can You Use Sublimation Paper in a Regular Printer?

Can you use sublimation paper in a regular printer? The short answer is no. Sublimation printing requires specialized equipment, including sublimation printers, ink, and paper,...

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How to Use Sublimation Paper

How to Use Sublimation Paper?

Master the art of using sublimation paper with this comprehensive guide! Whether you’re customizing t-shirts, mugs, tumblers, or phone cases, this article walks you through...

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How Long Do You Heat Press Tumblers-cover

How Long Do You Heat Press Tumblers?

This article explores the ideal time required to heat press tumblers, focusing on factors like material type, design complexity, and equipment used. It provides general...

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What Do I Need for a Tumbler Heat Press

What Do I Need for a Tumbler Heat Press?

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of everything you need to start using a tumbler heat press. From selecting the right machine, sublimation printer, and...

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How Does a Tumbler Heat Press Work

How Does a Tumbler Heat Press Work?

A tumbler heat press uses heat and pressure to transfer designs onto tumblers, mugs, and bottles. It works by activating sublimation ink through high temperatures,...

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How to Sublimate a Tumbler Without a Heat Press

How to Sublimate a Tumbler Without a Heat Press?

This guide explains how to sublimate a tumbler without a heat press using alternative tools like a convection oven. Key steps include preparing your design...

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How to Sublimate a Tumbler with a Heat Press

How to Sublimate a Tumbler with a Heat Press?

Sublimating tumblers with a heat press is a simple yet effective way to create personalized designs. This guide provides step-by-step instructions, including setting up the...

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What is Heat Transfer Paper?

What is Heat Transfer Paper?

Heat transfer paper is a versatile material for transferring full-color designs onto fabrics using heat. It differs from heat transfer vinyl (HTV), adhesive vinyl, and...

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Can You Use Sublimation Ink on Regular Paper?

Can You Use Sublimation Ink on Regular Paper?

Sublimation ink is designed to work with sublimation paper, which has a special coating to hold and release the ink during heat transfer. Using regular...

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What is Sublimation Paper?

What is Sublimation Paper?

Sublimation paper is a specialized material essential for dye-sublimation printing. It transfers vibrant, high-quality designs onto polyester fabrics, ceramics, metals, and other coated materials. The...

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How Long to Heat Press Sublimation-Blog Cover

How Long to Heat Press Sublimation

Sublimation printing requires precise control of time, temperature, and pressure to achieve high-quality results. This guide explains the ideal heat press times for different materials,...

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Can You Use a Sublimation Printer for DTF-Cover

Can You Use a Sublimation Printer for DTF?

This article examines whether a sublimation printer can be used for DTF printing by comparing the differences in printheads and ink compatibility. It discusses the...

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What is Hot Peel

What is Hot Peel?

Hot peel is a heat press technique used to transfer designs onto fabrics like cotton, polyester, and canvas. The transfer paper is removed immediately after...

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