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Sublimation is the best choice for team uniforms and custom sports apparel.

ADVANTAGES OF SUBLIMATION

• Unlimited colors with no added cost.
• Produces vibrant colors, making it perfect for photographic images.
• Ability to create complex all-over sublimation designs or prints on the front and back of your uniforms.
• You can’t feel the print at all, giving the fabric a soft feel.
• Sublimation print will not crack, peel, or fade.
• Enhance your garment by adding elements such as rhinestones, hot-fix glitter, or foil with heat transfer.
• Sublimation printing never goes out of style. Because sublimated jerseys and uniforms are custom-made, there is no need to worry about a uniform being discontinued next season. It is also easy to reorder one from us in the future as we keep your design on file.

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MORE IN-DEPTH: Sublimation Printing – What is it, and what can it do for you? How do we define the process of sublimation?

Some apparel decorators call it dye-sub, or dye sublimation printing, but no matter what you call it, sublimation printing is a versatile, digital printing method that opens up a world of opportunities to any consumer of decorated goods.

So, what is sublimation? Well, simply put, sublimation is a process by which sublimation dyes are printed onto a transfer medium with a specially prepared inkjet printer. Thereafter, those dyes are then transferred from the medium to an object or garment under the heat and pressure delivered by a commercial heat press. Sublimation only works on garments made of polyester, or on specialty objects made of polyester or given a polyester coating. When the heat and pressure are applied, the dye on the transfer medium sublimates, or becomes a gas, and is then absorbed into the polyester itself; the print is actually a part of the garment/coating. It doesn’t fade easily, wear, or have any texture or weight.

So, what does all of this mean to you, our customer? There are many benefits of sublimation printing jerseys or apparel over embroidered or other types of apparel:

• Full color on small runs. Unlike screen printing, there is no need for separate screens, films, or a great deal of setup for sublimation. Though you may well need to have us refine your art, the process thereafter is straightforward, and on smaller orders may prove less expensive overall than screen printing.
• Less need for minimum orders. We are more likely to be able to accommodate a smaller order or re-order when you sublimate, due to the reduced amount of setup needed to print your item.
• Individual customization. Though art charges may apply for this level of customization, seeing as each garment is printed from its own transfer rather than en masse on the same set of screens, this method makes it much easier to add individual customization to each printed item.
• Lighter hand. The nature of sublimation means that the prints are never heavy or thick. The garment is unchanged by the process, save for the addition of your art. It means that sublimated uniforms are much lighter to play in, offering players more comfort than conventional jerseys. Besides, the players will not be able to feel the dried ink, weaves, or stitches of the design as it becomes one with the fabric, further adding to their comfort level – all they’ll be able to feel is the softness of the fabric!
• Durability. There is no cracking or peeling in a sublimated print, they last as long as the garment. So, you can enjoy the fine quality and clarity of the player numbers, names, logos, and team colors for the entire lifecycle of the jersey.

Rocky Apparel is the BEST in Full Sublimation Printing

Now you know why sublimation printing is the way to go for your team, league, or organization. With advanced printing technology and foolproof process to ensure stunning clarity and details, there is no scope for poor-quality prints. Here at Rocky Apparel, our #1 focus is on sublimation uniforms and customized apparel. So, it’s safe to say we have garnered both the experience and expertise to emerge as the #1 manufacturer in customized Shirts & jersey uniforms. When you place an order with us, you can expect the following:

• Speed. After you place your order, you receive your order in 2-3 weeks.
• Talented designers. Our design team knows exactly what you want and will create your dream uniforms. Our designs are free and included in all of our prices!
• Professionally made. We use the most advanced technology and the highest quality fabrics to produce your customized apparel.

File Types for Sublimation Printing

There are two types of images: raster and vector. Raster images use pixels. The higher number of pixels an image contains, the better resolution it will have; better quality prints. Pixels have a direct effect on the scaling capabilities of an image. The more pixels an image contains, the larger it can be scaled without becoming boxy, or “pixelated.”

Vector images, however, use mathematical calculations between two different points to create geometrical shapes. The process itself uses lines instead of pixels, and because of that, they are infinitely scalable. No matter how large you scale a vector image, it will not lose its quality. When you view a photo on a computer screen, it usually requires a fairly low PPI (Pixels Per Inch) count – around 72, generally. For digital viewing, that’s fine. But when it comes to printing, both on t-shirts and paper, the higher the PPI count, the better. Ideally, we request customers submit photos at 300 PPI. If that’s not possible, no worries! Our design team is always happy to help. Whether submitting a vector or raster image, here are some of the most commonly accepted file formats:

• AI
• EPS
• JPEG
• TIFF
• PDF
• PNG
• PSD
• PCT

The Magic of Sublimation Printing

Sublimation is a great process that allows for vibrant, full-color, all-over prints that are exceptionally durable. Naturally, the magic of the process lies in the printing technology. With designs infused directly onto the fabric, they become a part of the fabric itself. All of the design elements including the team logo, colors, and numbers become a part of the fabric in sublimation as opposed to other processes like embroidery, where they’re “sewn” onto the surface. So, there’s no scope for the colors or logos to peel off or fade in sublimated jerseys!

Besides the high temperature and pressures used in sublimation convert the prints into gas, which bonds firmly with the molecules of the fabric, fully integrating with them. Totally inseparable!

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in mind

non toxic

safe for infants and kids

non hazardous

free from formaldehyde and alkylphenol ethoxylates (ape)

no heavy metals

absolutely free of heavy metals

vegan

no animals harmed, no animal by products

organic

meets global organic textiles (gots-3v) standards

biodegradable

easily returned to the earth.