

SuSublimation Materials Guide – Time, Temperature & Pro Tips
Learn starting sublimation time, temperature and pressure guidelines for common materials, including mugs, tumblers, aluminium, polyester, MDF, glass and sublimation blanks.
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Learn starting sublimation time, temperature and pressure guidelines for common materials, including mugs, tumblers, aluminium, polyester, MDF, glass and sublimation blanks.


Learn how to choose the right heat press for sublimation, DTF transfers, garments, mugs, tumblers, caps and small business printing workflows.


Learn how dye sublimation printing works at a technical level, including sublimation ink, transfer paper, heat, pressure, polyester coatings, colour output and common production variables.


Learn how to nest sublimation artwork, reduce paper waste, arrange designs efficiently, avoid overlap and get more value from every printed sheet.


Learn how to measure sublimation blanks, set up artwork size, add bleed, avoid white edges, prepare templates and improve print alignment.


Learn how to maintain a sublimation printer, prevent blocked nozzles, improve print quality, manage ink flow, reduce banding and keep colours consistent.


Compare the best sublimation printers for 2026, including converted Epson EcoTank options, Epson SureColor printers, Sawgrass SG500 and SG1000, Brother SP-1 and production sublimation machines.


Compare sublimation, DTF, DTG and screen printing, including how each method works, what products they suit, their pros and cons, and which printing method is best for your needs.
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