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 | |