Things you Need to know about Sublimated Clothing

At Spida Sports, we specialise in creating sublimated clothing. We use the latest technologies in creating amazing looking sportswear that also helps you in your game. We offer sublimation for different sportswear such as dart shirts, BMX jerseys, bowling shirts, and any other sport. Wearing these sublimated uniforms will truly inspire the team. 

Today, this is one of the most popular ways to print sportswear. It is a strong, high-quality print that looks great and allows the shirt to still be breathable which is perfect for sportswear. Before ordering your sublimated sportswear, here’s what you need to know.

The Process of Sublimation

What sets sublimation apart others is the sublimation process. This is what gives the clothes that beautiful design and overall quality. Instead of simply laying the ink on the fabric, it is actually incorporated into the cloth. This is done by heating the ink enough for it to turn into gas. 

The fabric is also heated so the pores open up. The ink in the gas state then enters the pores of the fabric. Once cooled, the ink sets in the cloth and the process is done.

This process of sublimated clothing is what gives it its unique attributes and benefits.

Benefits of Sublimated Clothing

The first and foremost benefit of using sublimation for printing is that it creates a colourful, vibrant design onto the shirt which other processes can’t give. We can actually use a high-definition image for the design and it would retain the quality.

Another benefit is durability. Because the design is incorporated into the fabric of the shirt, it will not fade away easily or get scratched off. 

When designing for sublimation printing, you can actually make use of unlimited colours. The process can handle any and all colours and they would look fantastic.

The overall finish of sublimated clothing is very smooth and soft. This is the perfect process if you want to keep the soft quality of the fabric you want to use.

And, as compared to other printing methods, sublimation printing is environmentally friendly.

Fabrics for Sublimated Clothing

A common misconception about sublimation clothing is that you can only use shirts that are 100% polyester. Although it is true that this is the only fabric that can hold the ink properly, using polyester-blends are actually very efficient as well. Depending on the blend, poly-blends can even give unique characteristics to the design.

You can also use nylon, spandex, and lycra fabrics for sublimation printing which would also provide great results.

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As for the colour, it is ideal to make use of white or other light-coloured shirts so that the design shows up properly. This is because sublimation ink is relatively transparent so it looks better on lighter colours. 

If you are in need of sublimation clothing in Australia, Spida Sports is the place to go. We are here to help you through the entire process from designing to manufacturing your sublimated sportswear. You can contact us to learn more or place an order by emailing info@spidasports.com.au or calling 1300 864 755.