Sublimation Heat Transfer Paper

Sublimation Heat Transfer Paper – High-Quality Transfer for Vibrant Prints

Achieve vibrant, permanent, and professional sublimation transfers with our Sublimation Heat Transfer Paper, specially designed for dye-sublimation ink printing. This paper ensures excellent ink release, sharp details, and consistent colour transfer when used with a heat press.

Once transferred, the design becomes part of the material itself — no peeling, cracking, or fading. Ideal for apparel, hard surfaces, and personalised products, this sublimation paper is trusted by print shops, small businesses, and DIY creators.

⚠️ Important:
This paper is for sublimation ink printers only and works best on polyester or polymer-coated substrates.

Key Features

• High ink transfer efficiency for vibrant colours

• Sharp details with minimal ghosting

• Fast drying surface for clean handling

• Compatible with flat heat press & mug press

• Suitable for light-coloured substrates only

• Designed for sublimation dye ink use

Compatible Materials

• Polyester & dri-fit fabrics (white or light colours)

• Polymer-coated ceramic tiles & mugs

• Aluminium sublimation metal sheets

• Sublimation-coated hard surfaces

Best Practices & Tips

• Always use light-coloured substrates

• Do not use on cotton or dark fabrics

• Store paper in a dry, cool environment

• Test press settings before bulk production

• Use protective paper to avoid ink transfer onto heat press

Ideal For

• Custom apparel & sportswear printing

• Personalised tiles, plaques & signage

• Aluminium photo panels & wall art

• Small business sublimation production

• DIY personalised gifts

🔥 Step-by-Step Sublimation Tutorial Guide

1️⃣ Polyester / Dri-Fit Apparel (T-Shirts, Jerseys, Sportswear)

Recommended Fabric:
≥ 65% polyester (best results on 100% polyester), white or light colours

Steps:

1. Design your artwork and mirror the image before printing

2. Print onto sublimation paper using sublimation ink

3. Pre-press garment for 5 seconds to remove moisture

4. Place printed paper ink-side down on the fabric

5. Secure with heat tape if needed

6. Heat press at:

   • 190–205°C

   • 30–40 seconds

   • Medium pressure

7. Peel paper off immediately while hot

8. Allow garment to cool before handling

✅ Result: Soft, breathable print with no texture or cracking

2️⃣ Ceramic Tiles (Polymer-Coated Only)

Recommended Tile:
Sublimation-coated ceramic tile (white or light surface)

Steps:

1. Mirror artwork before printing

2. Print using sublimation ink on transfer paper

3. Clean tile surface to remove dust

4. Place paper ink-side down on tile

5. Secure with heat tape

6. Heat press at:

   • 190–200°C

   • 300–360 seconds (5–6 minutes)

   • Medium pressure

7. Remove paper carefully after pressing

8. Let tile cool completely

✅ Result: Vibrant, glossy image permanently embedded into the coating

3️⃣ Aluminium Metal Sheets (Sublimation Coated)

Recommended Material:
Sublimation-coated aluminium photo panels

Steps:

1. Mirror the image before printing

2. Print onto sublimation paper

3. Clean metal surface with a lint-free cloth

4. Place paper ink-side down on the metal sheet

5. Secure firmly with heat tape

6. Heat press at:

   • 190–205°C

   • 60–90 seconds

   • Medium to firm pressure

7. Remove paper immediately after pressing

8. Allow panel to cool

✅ Result: High-definition, durable print with vibrant colours and excellent durability