On fabrics, the print has "zero hand," meaning you cannot feel the ink on the surface of the shirt.

This acts as the carrier for your printed design before it is transferred.

Sublimation only works on polyester fabrics or hard items (like mugs or keychains) that have a specialized polymer coating . It will not work on 100% cotton. 3. Essential Tools for Success

The magic happens through heat and pressure. Using a heat press, special sublimation ink is heated until it turns into a gas. Simultaneously, the pores of the polyester-coated substrate (the item you are decorating) open up. The gaseous ink penetrates these pores and, as it cools, it returns to a solid state, becoming a permanent part of the material. 2. Key Material Requirements