20 & 30oz Simply Sublimation Tumblers

These 20oz and 30oz tumblers for sublimation are the perfect drinkware pieces! With a sleek look and feel, these stainless-steel tumblers are made for full-color sublimation and make the perfect base for a promotional item, gift, or novelty item! Simply choose a logo, image, or text to sublimate on the tumbler – the only limitation is your imagination. The high-quality poly-coated surface makes it easy to customize these sublimation blank tumblers for any application to make it your customers’ go-to piece of drinkware.

In addition to offering a high-quality blank for personalizing, these Simply sublimation tumblers are double-wall insulated to keep drinks hot or cold for hours on end. Plus, the BPA free, no-sweat exterior and clear sliding lock lid add functionality that will keep your customers coming back for more! Add these sleek tumblers to your shop today!

Features:

• BPA-free
• Clear sliding lock lid
• Both 20oz sublimation tumblers and 30oz sublimation tumblers fit into standard cup holders
• No-sweat exterior
• Double-wall insulated
• Stainless steel tumbler
• Available in 20oz and 30oz

How Do You Sublimate Tumblers?

Sublimating tumblers is a process that allows you to transfer designs onto a tumbler's surface using heat and special sublimation ink. The result is a high-quality, durable image that's resistant to peeling or fading. Here's a simplified step-by-step guide on how to sublimate tumblers:

Materials Needed:

• Sublimation tumblers (usually coated with a polyester coating)
• Sublimation ink and printer (e.g., Sawgrass or Epson)
• Sublimation paper
• Heat-resistant tape
• Heat gun and shrink wrap film sleeve
• Convection oven, dedicated sublimation oven, or heat-resistant gloves
• Design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW)
• Optional: Teflon sheet or butcher paper to protect the oven from ink bleed

Steps to Sublimate Your Tumblers

Preparing the Design:

• Design Creation: Use design software to create your image. Make sure the design dimensions fit the tumbler size. TIP: Download tumbler template for our tech docs on the product page
• Mirror Image: Mirror your image so the design is facing the correct way after it’s sublimated.
• Printing: Print the design using a printer loaded with sublimation ink onto sublimation paper.

Preparing the Tumbler:

• Clean the Tumbler: Thoroughly clean the tumbler's surface to remove any oils or residues.
• Position the Design: Wrap the printed sublimation paper around the tumbler and secure it tightly using heat-resistant tape.
• Wrap Protection: Optional but recommended, wrap the tumbler with a heat-resistant tape or a shrink wrap film sleeve to ensure uniform heat distribution.

Sublimation Process:

• Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven or mug press to the temperature recommended for your specific tumbler (usually between 350-400°F or 175-200°C).
• Baking Time: Place the tumbler in the oven for the time specified by the manufacturer, usually around 6-10 minutes for an oven and 1-3 minutes for a mug press.
• Monitoring: Carefully watch the tumbler to prevent overheating, which can cause the design to fade or the tumbler to deform.

Final Steps:

• Remove Wraps and Paper: Once the time is up, remove the shrink wrap, heat-tape, and sublimation paper to reveal the design. The tumbler will be extremely hot coming out of the press or oven, so wear heat gloves while removing the paper.
• Cool Down: Set your tumbler aside to let it cool or place it in a bucket of room temperature water to speed up the cooling process.
• Inspect: Check the quality of the sublimation. If satisfied, your tumbler is ready for use or sale.

Remember to follow all safety guidelines, including wearing heat-resistant gloves and working in a well-ventilated area, to minimize risks.

How Long Does It Take to Sublimate a 20 oz Tumbler?

It depends on the technology used to sublimate your tumbler. If using a mug press, it may take 1-3 minutes, and a convection oven may take up to 10 minutes. Refer to our tech tips for a step-by-step instruction!