Sublimation

Sublimation Printing in Hastings, MI and Nashville, MI


Sublimation is a great choice when you want bright, full-color apparel with a soft feel. Instead of adding a layer on top of the fabric, sublimation uses heat and pressure to embed dye into the fibers. The result is breathable and smooth, which makes it popular for athletic wear and jerseys.


At Court-Side Screen Printing & Embroidery, we help you choose the right fabric and approach so your design looks great and performs well.

What is Sublimation?

Sublimation uses sublimation dye printed onto special paper. Heat and pressure transfer the dye into the garment fibers. This creates a permanent result that becomes part of the fabric.

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Why Choose Sublimation for Custom Apparel?

Soft-hand feel (no thick print)

Breathable finish for performance apparel

Full-color designs, including gradients and complex art

Won’t crack or peel because it is embedded into the fabric

If you need full color on cotton, ask us and we can compare your project to DTF printing.

Best Uses for Sublimation

Sublimation is commonly used for:

Basketball jersey icon. White with black outline and two horizontal stripes.

Team uniforms and jerseys

White t-shirt icon with black outline and short sleeves.

Performance shirts

Square icon depicting mountains and sun, representing an image or picture.

Full-color logos and graphics

Numbered list: 1, 2, 3, with horizontal lines to the right.

Names & numbers on athletic gear

Sublimation has no minimum order size.

So it works for one piece, a small set, or a full team run.

Fabric and Garment Considerations

Sublimation works best on certain materials (often polyester or poly blends). The garment type and color can impact how the final design looks. If you are not sure what to choose, send us your idea, and we’ll recommend the right direction to go with.

What Affects Sublimation Pricing?

Quotes depend on:

  • Garment type and construction
  • Design coverage (small area vs more coverage)
  • Personalization, like names and numbers
  • Quantity

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Send us your design, the type of garment you want, and how many you need. We’ll guide you to the best options.

Hastings Location:

269.948.2811


Nashville Location:

517.852.9207

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FAQs

Does sublimation peel or crack?

No. Sublimation dye becomes part of the fabric, so it does not peel or crack like surface-applied methods.

Is sublimation good for cotton shirts?

Usually no. For cotton, consider DTG or screen printing.

Can you do names and numbers with sublimation?

Yes. Sublimation is a strong option for athletic uniforms and jerseys.

Does sublimation fade?

With proper care, sublimation holds up very well because the dye is embedded in the fibers.

Should I pick sublimation or screen printing?

Sublimation is great for full color and performance wear. Screen printing is great for bold designs on bulk orders (24 minimum). See screen printing.