Sublimation vs Full Color Low Temp
Have you been wondering about the differences between transfer types? The below chart shows the biggest differences between our 2 most popular transfer types: Sublimation and Full Color Low Temp. Have questions? Reach out to us any time via Messenger or at sassyvinylhtv@gmail.com.
Sublimation | Full Color Low Temp |
Pros | |
Ease of use | Ease of Use |
1000s of designs | 1000s of Designs |
Low cost | Bright, color rich |
muliple subtrate applications | muliple subtrate applications |
can be put on white glitter for sparkle and to expand range of products to go on | No weeding |
No weeding | No special prep |
soft hand | easy to line up multiple graphics because of the clear carrier |
can be done in 1 press | softer hand then HTV, gets softer with age |
low application temps, safe for a range of fabrics | |
true full color range including white | |
Cons | |
Substrates must be treated with specific chemicals | slight learning curve |
In most cases limited to polyester fabric | requires 2 presses |
must be used on white or very light colors(unless used over white HTV) | large designs will crack over time |
Colors are not as vibrant | heavier feel than sublimation |
High temps sometimes scorching fabric | |
white doesn’t print in the design |