Sublimation
Sublimation
What Is It?
Sublimation is a heat-transfer printing process that uses special inks and pressure to permanently dye designs into the fabric or coated surface of a product. Unlike traditional printing methods that sit on top of the material, sublimation infuses the ink directly into polyester garments and sublimation-ready items—creating vibrant, full-color graphics that won’t peel, crack, or fade. The result is a smooth, breathable finish that feels like part of the fabric, perfect for custom apparel, jerseys, mugs, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical time frame for an order?
Typical orders take 7-10 business days from the time of art approval and product received.
What is your minimum order?
For screenprint, our minimum order is 12 pieces. For orders less than 12, we recommend using DTF transfers to press your image onto your apparel; there’s no minimum for DTF.
For embroidery, there is no minimum order.
If I already have my logo or artwork, what kind of files are best?
For screen printing, we prefer that you send vector art. We accept PDFs, EPS, CDR (Corel Draw), high-quality JPEG, and AI (Adobe Illustrator) files.
For embroidery, we prefer that you send vector art, EMB, or DST files.
Does Elite do contract printing?
Yes! Please contact us at sales@elitehsv.com for contact printing pricing.
How does your pricing work?
What you receive in a quote is what you will be charged!
For screenprint, cost depends on the quantity of items, the number of print locations, and the number of colors.
For embroidery, cost depends on the total quantity being sewn and the stitch count, which impacts how long the item runs on the machines. If your logo for embroidery has to be digitized, we will add in a one-time digitizing charge the first time and then hang on to your logo for any future use.
We are happy to work up a quote for you without sneaky setup or art fees, which are always included!