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Discover the magic behind sublimation ink. This guide explains its unique properties, how it bonds with fabrics through a gas-phase transfer, and why it's fundamentally different from the pigment or dye inks in your office printer.

Dye-sublimation is a printing process that uses heat to transfer ink directly into a material, creating a permanent, photo-quality design that won't crack or peel. This post breaks down the science, the essential supplies like printers and blanks, and the step-by-step process for getting started with sublimation.