The importance of sublimation ink for fabric printing

We have many options when printing textiles with inkjet technology. They can print directly to a textile using UV or latex ink, or they can work with dye sublimation ink . Dye-sub printing is categorized by two types—transfer and direct.
Direct dye-sub printers print ink directly on the fabric followed by the process of sublimating. Transfer printing involves printing to paper. The graphic is transferred from sublimation paper to the fabric with a separate device such as a heat press or calendar.

Dye-sub transfer printing requires specific ink sets to ensure the color transfers well from paper to fabric. These inks should offer color vibrancy while providing print stability and fast drying capabilities for improved efficiency. To offer the best type of ink for transfer dye-sub printing, new sublimation ink sets are formulated for reduced water consumption and vivid output. 
Transfer sublimation inks designed for print stability offer consistent output, ideal for printed garments displayed in large volumes. Print stability varies based on the quality of the dyes and other components used in ink formulations, textiles & consumables, this allows for lot-to-lot consistency in manufacturing, as well as quality control.
In addition to print stability, fast drying capabilities are important for sublimation inks because it speeds the workflow and helps maximize productivity, shares Hunter. Specific formulations allow ink to dry quickly and are typically vendor specific but also include simple formulations like less water for faster drying time. Without a fast drying capability, wet inks may transfer onto the back of the roll and require re-printing.

Inks with less water in the formulation usually have a higher dye content. This speeds up drying time, but also offers reduced water and ink consumption.
Those in search of sublimation ink also look at color vibrancy. we explains that this includes inks with brighter and stronger colors, complemented by black inks with high-er density. A majority of ink demands are targeted toward shorter sublimation times to increase productivity and reduced weight transfer papers for significant cost savings. Color vibrancy depends on the quality of the dyes used in the inks—the better the dye quality, the higher the vibrancy.
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