Discover trending blanks for your business with our wide range of options to meet all your dye-sublimation needs. Our sublimation blanks are crafted with exceptional quality, ensuring vibrant and long-lasting results for your custom designs. We pride ourselves on staying ahead of the latest trends, offering unique and in-demand items such as our 40oz. sublimation tumbler, and other unique sublimation items that your customers will love.
Explore our collection of customizable polymer-coated items and accessories designed to inspire your creativity and spark fresh ideas. Each blank comes with helpful tech tips, including the recommended time and temperature for the perfect result. We also provide free templates and detailed guides to ensure a seamless sublimation process from start to finish.
What are sublimation blanks?
Sublimation blank products require a polymer or polyester coating on the blank, which means you either need sublimation-ready blanks or you need to purchase an additional sublimation polymer coating to put on your blanks. However, you might not get as good quality as you would sublimation blanks that are made for sublimation with the coating already on them. Soft goods, such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, and other textiles, made from polyester or with a polyester blend fabric are needed for sublimation personalization. The blanks we offer for sublimation are sublimation-ready which means no additional steps required. Just start creating!
It's also important to use wholesale sublimation products that are white or light-colored. Because you can’t print white with sublimation, the blank needs to be white if you have white in your design, and your design should be darker than the blank in order for it to show up better.
Key Factors for Choosing the Right Sublimation Blanks
- Material Composition
- To achieve vibrant and long-lasting designs, your sublimation blanks must have a polyester coating to properly bond with sublimation ink. If your blank isn’t sublimation-ready, SubliGlaze, available on our website, is the perfect solution!
Simply apply SubliGlaze to non-sublimatable surfaces, and transform them into a sublimation-friendly canvas. Whether it’s glass, wood, or metal, SubliGlaze ensures your blanks are ready for stunning, professional-quality prints every time.
Surface Quality
- You want to ensure that your sublimation blank has a smooth and even finish. Without this, you could risk discoloration in some areas and imperfections.
- Blanks with a white or light-colored background are the best option to ensure that your sublimation designs transfer with the most vibrant colors possible.
Cost and Availability
- Budget-Friendly Options: Running a business means balancing cost and quality, especially when ordering in bulk. That’s why we offer sublimation blanks wholesale with competitive price breaks, all clearly listed on each product page.
- Exceptional Support: Our blanks are premium quality, designed to help you create projects that stand out. Plus, our customer support team is always ready to assist if you have questions or need guidance.
Need help? Give us a call, and we’ll ensure you have everything you need to succeed!
- Seasonality and Trends
- Timely Products: Choose blanks relevant to the current season or upcoming holidays (e.g., ornaments for Christmas, tote bags for summer).
- Trend Alignment: Offer products in demand such as trendy drinkware styles like our 40oz. Sublimation Tumbler or Skinny Sublimation Tumblers!
How Sublimation Works on Fabric and Other Materials
1. Sublimation on Fabric
- Sublimation works best on polyester fabric. The higher the polyester content, the more vibrant the design. Aim for 100% polyester or at least 65% blends.
- Sublimation works best on white or light-colored fabrics because the ink does not print white and won’t show well on dark colors.
How long does sublimation last on shirts?
When you sublimate a shirt, you use heat and pressure for the dyes of the design to turn into a gas and fuse into the fabric of the shirt, therefore creating a permanent print. This means that your design will last as long as the shirt itself lasts because the print has become a part of the material instead of sitting on top of the shirt.
2. Sublimation on Hard Surface
- Sublimation works on materials that have a special polyester coating or are made of polyester. Popular options include:
Why is dye-sublimation great for hard surfaces?
The sublimation ink bonds directly to the polyester coating, creating a smooth, vibrant, and permanent print
Sublimation Tips and Resources:
Need a little guidance or inspiration for your sublimation projects? We've got you covered you with our seasonal product guides! Our blog is also full of easy-to-follow tips, creative ideas, and expert advice to help you make the most of your sublimation blanks.
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