Printing method

Sublimation printing for vibrant full colour branding.

Dye sublimation uses heat to transfer specialist ink into a compatible coated surface or fabric. The colour becomes part of the product rather than sitting as a raised layer on top.

Method guide

Advantages, limitations and artwork requirements.

Ideal when bright colour, photographic detail or individual names are required on a suitable white product.

Why choose it

Advantages

  • Produces vivid full-colour artwork
  • No raised ink build-up
  • Variable data and individual names may be possible
  • Selected products support edge-to-edge decoration
  • Only one setup is normally required regardless of colour count

Before choosing

Limitations

  • Only suitable for compatible products with white surfaces
  • White, metallic, neon and fluorescent colours cannot be reproduced
  • Very fine adjacent colours may experience minor bleed

Production ready

Artwork requirements

  • Vector or bitmap artwork can be supplied
  • Bitmap files should be at least 300 DPI at final print size
  • Add 3mm bleed for edge-to-edge artwork
  • Greatrex will confirm fabric or coating compatibility

How ordering works

Start with the product, then choose the decoration.

The right print method depends on the product material, shape, print area, logo detail, number of colours, quantity and deadline.

  • Choose the product or send Greatrex the product type you need.
  • Share your logo, quantity, required date and delivery location.
  • Greatrex checks the decoration method and prepares the quote path.
Quote details that help

Product, quantity, logo file, colours, branding position, deadline, delivery location and any special packaging or kitting needs.

Bulk order support

Need help with branding, quantities or deadlines?

Send the product, logo and deadline. Greatrex can help choose the right decoration method and quote the job correctly.

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Is Sublimation printing suitable for every product?

No. The product material, shape and print area decide whether sublimation printing is suitable. Greatrex can check this before quoting.

What artwork file should I send?

A vector logo file is best where available. PDF, EPS, AI or SVG files usually give the cleanest result, but Greatrex can review what you have.

Can Greatrex help choose between print methods?

Yes. Send the product, quantity, logo and deadline, and Greatrex can recommend the branding method that best fits the product and budget.