Sublimation is the process by which an image printed on paper is transferred to another surface (or substrate). Unlike conventional inks, sublimation inks are converted directly from a solid to a gas under heat and pressure, causing them to bond with the fibers of synthetic materials such as polyester. The molecules of ink revert to a solid state upon cooling, permanently staining the surface of the polyester. What Do You Need To Get Started?   Computer PC based computer. A digital camera and color scanner for scanning artwork can also be used. Create layout using your graphic design software. Personalize by adding text. Epson Inkjet Printer Compatible Epson Inkjet Printer with sublimation ink cartridges. Current Epson printers are C86, 1280 and 4000. Print the design on an inkjet printer loaded with sublimation inks. Print as a mirror image into high quality inkjet paper.   Heat Press Heat transfer equipment; flat press, mug/cap press, plate press, etc. depending on what you intend to imprint. Preheat the heat press. Position the transfer and imprintable blank under the heat press. Apply heat and pressure.   Blank Imprintables Blank, poly coated imprintables. Can imprint t-shirts, mousepads, ceramics, tiles, mugs, plastics, woods and metal. Lift the press and remove the transfer. Admire the finished product.   Sublimation Support.  To support the Sublimation process we offer software, marketing and training tools. Personalized Gift/Apparel Items.  Improve your personalized product sales with our full color 12 page sublimation catalog on CD. The CD contains a full range of decorated products with description and dimensions keyed toward business, school, sports, gift and home decor products. Just print and mail to your customer base. Watch those sales increase! Sublimation Equipment.  The equipment we sell for sublimation includes printers, both flat and mug presses and transfer trimmers. Sublimation Inks.  We offer both Sawgrass and Artainium Sublimation inks. Sublimation Supplies.  Sublimation supplies includes paper, heat tape and pads. Sublimation Apparel.  Our sublimation apparel includes Hanes Soft L’ink and the Vapor line. Sublimation Ceramics.  Sublimatable ceramics includes white and black mugs, steins, ceramic tiles, glass tiles, tumble stone and glow-in-the-dark tiles, ornaments, glass cutting boards and accessory items. Sublimation Fabric and Puzzles.  Our sublimation fabric includes mousepads, beverage insulators, fabric coasters, jar openers, seat cushions, puzzles and lace. Sublimation Metals:  Included in our sublimation metals section we offer Super Metals, Dynasub metal, and Unisub white metal. In Unisub we have per-cut blanks in name badges, plaque plates and trophy discs. Other printable metals are also available. Rowmark Mates.  Rowmark offers MugMates, MouseMates, PlaceMates (coasters, mousepads, place mats), magnetic business cards and a thin mylar. Unisub.  Unisub manufacturers products that fall into the following categories: desk accessories, gift items, Home Décor, jewelry, name badges and plates, plaques and signage, sheet stock, tags and starter kits. Misc.  In our miscellaneous section we offer bears, gift boxes, Italian charms, mylar, pewter gifts, plaque bases, sublidecal and subliglass. Sublimation Packages: Epson C88 The smallest and least expensive Epson printer that can be used for Sublimation. It will print a transfer 8 ½” X 14” using either sublimation ink artridges or a bulk sublimation ink system. Spec Sheet Epson 1400 Epson’s newest mid-sized photo quality printer that can be used for Sublimation. It will print a transfer 13” X 44” using an eight color bulk sublimation ink system. Spec Sheet Epson 4800 The newest, largest and fastest desk top model Epson printer  hat can be used for Sublimation. It has eight individual colored cartridges. It will print a transfer 11” X 17” or roll stock 16.5” X 100’ roll. It has photo quality resolution. Spec Sheet Epson 4800 ChromaBlast Hybrid System The newest, largest and fastest desk top model Epson printer that can be used for Sublimation and Chromablast imaging system (to print on cotton). It includes four CMYK ink cartridges, and four ChromaBlast cartridges. It will print transfers up to 11" x17" or roll stock 16.5" x 100' roll.  Spec Sheet           - Browse our Online Catalog -