Sublimation

Sublimation is the benchmark technique for high-quality marking on polyester and rigid substrates. In the world of heat transfer & heat presses, sublimation produces high-definition prints that are wash-resistant and fully integrated into the substrate. Manutech-Print offers a selection of sublimation printers, inks, and papers from Sawgrass and Felix Schoeller : brands recognised by professionals in garment decoration and object personalisation.

Sublimation in your workshop

Sublimation naturally complements a garment decoration activity. Where DTF transfer covers cotton and blends, sublimation excels on polyester and rigid substrates: mugs, puzzles, aluminium panels, cushions, mouse mats. It is a clean technique : no solvents, no noise. It integrates into an existing workshop without heavy investment. For DTF workshops, it is an immediate diversification : same clients, new substrates, higher average order value. For workshops starting out, it is an accessible entry point into professional personalisation.

Sawgrass and Felix Schoeller: our sublimation selection

The Sawgrass SG500 (A4 format) and SG1000 (A3 format) printers are the market references for professional sublimation. Compact and silent, they work with SubliJet UHD inks : formulated for precise colour reproduction and excellent long-term durability. Felix Schoeller papers complete the selection: S-Race Vivid 120 for high-speed printing, VersiFlex for transfers on complex substrates. SG500 and SG1000 starter kits available : printer, inks, and paper in a single purchase.

From object to textile: sublimation across all your substrates

Sublimation adapts to a wide range of substrates : provided you have the right pressing equipment. For mugs, water bottles, and tumblers, Schulze mug presses are the dedicated equipment. For flat objects : cushions, puzzles, aluminium panels, mouse mats : electric heat presses cover standard formats. For large formats up to 70x100 cm, the Big Lite in our pneumatic heat press range is the appropriate solution. Sublimation thus becomes a concrete diversification lever: every new substrate opens a new market.

Which sublimation printing solution should I choose?

The right choice depends on your production volume and your substrates. To start out, the Sawgrass SG500 kit bundles printer, inks, and paper in a single purchase : the most straightforward solution for launching an object personalisation activity. For regular A3-format production, the SG1000 kit offers greater freedom on larger surfaces. For workshops already working in DTF, sublimation integrates naturally as a complementary technique without changing existing workflows.

To go further with your equipment, our manual heat presses and heat press accessories complete your setup. Spare parts remain available to ensure the longevity of your equipment.