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Sublimation Printing on T-Shirts

Instructions for Sublimation Printing on T-Shirts

  • Insert a clean sheet of paper or silicone between the front and back of the t-shirt to prevent ink from bleeding through.
  • Lay your bag flat on the heat press platform and cover it with a silicone sheet.
  • While your heat press is heating up, Pre-press the t-shirt for 3 seconds to eliminate moisture and wrinkles, ensuring a smooth surface for the transfer.

Transfer Process

  • Once the pre-press is complete, remove the silicone sheet and position your sublimation transfer face down (with the image side facing the t-shirt).
  • Align the transfer according to your preference, ensuring it is straight.

Final Steps

  • Cover the t-shirt with a silicone sheet and ensure the heat press has reached the correct temperature.
  • Close the press and wait for the timer to finish. (Note: If your press does not have an automatic timer start function, be sure to press the OK button.)
  • When the timer ends and the alarm sounds, open the press and carefully remove the silicone and transfer paper.

Your t-shirt is now complete! Please remember that it will be warm, so take the necessary precautions.

Key Tips for Success

  • No Moisture: Pre-pressing is vital to prevent bubbling or uneven transfers.
  • Secure Taping: Prevents “ghosting” or blurred images caused by shifting.
  • Work Quickly Post-Press: Removing the paper while hot ensures the best ink release.
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