Sublimation Time & Temperature Guide
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TIPS ON TIME AND TEMPERATURE
The tips presented below are intended to serve only as guidelines for using the products.
marketed, and we are not responsible for any damages caused by their use.
TEMPERATURE
EQUIPMENT PRODUCT TIME PRESSURE
CELSIUS FAHRENHEIT
Ceramic Tile 200°C 392°F 400 seconds AVERAGE/WEAK
Glass Tile 200°C 392°F 200 seconds MEDIUM/WEAK
Chinelo 200°C 392°F 25 seconds STRONG
Umbrella 200°C 392°F 25 seconds STRONG
Madeira (MDF) 200°C 392°F 25 seconds FORTE
Neoprene 200°C 392°F 20 seconds STRONG
Mouse Pad 200°C 392°F 25 seconds STRONG
Adhesive Paper 200°C 392°F 45 seconds FORTE
Magnetic Paper 200°C 392°F 25 seconds FORTE
Stones 200°C 392°F 400 seconds AVERAGE/WEAK
Flat Press Aluminum Plate 200°C 392°F 30 seconds FORTE
EVA/PET Coasters 200°C 392°F 25 seconds STRONG
Picture Frame (Glass) 200°C 392°F 400 seconds AVERAGE/WEAK
Power Film 200°C 392°F 12 seconds FORTE
Puzzle 200°C 392°F 20 seconds STRONG
Pet Bag 200°C 392°F 25 seconds FORTE
Fabrics 210°C 392°F 30 seconds STRONG
Strong and insert sulfite by
TNT 160°C 320°F 20 segundos
inside
Common Towel 200°C 392°F 25 seconds STRONG
100% Sublimable Towel 200°C 392°F 30 seconds FORTE
Aluminum Mug 185°C 365°F 160 seconds MEDIA
Plastic Mug 170°C 338°F 170 seconds MEDIA
Porcelain Mug 200°C 365°F 210 seconds MEDIA
Mug Press
Glass Mug 175°C 347°F 200 seconds MEDIA
Glass Mug (Beer) 180°C 356°F 215 seconds MEDIA
Aluminum Squeeze 200°C 392°F 160 seconds MEDIA
Plate Press Dishes 200°C 383°F 160 seconds FRACA
Ceramic Tile 200°C 392°F 7 minutes x
Glass Tile 200°C 392°F 7 minutes x
Porcelain Mug 200°C 392°F 9 minutes x
Cell Phone Case 200°C 392°F 8 minutes x
Chinelo 200°C 392°F 3 minutes x
Prensa 3D
Lata 200°C 392°F 8 minutes x
Stones 200°C 392°F 8 minutes x
Aluminum Plate 200°C 392°F 7 minutes x
Picture Frame (Glass) 200°C 392°F 7 minutes x
Puzzle 200°C 392°F 4 minutes x
Important: Check for temperature variation in the heat press during use.
Tips: Place the magnet paper on the edge of the press for sublimation, thus avoiding air entry and improving the result.
work.
Preheat the glass mug (beer) for about 15 seconds before sublimating and be careful when removing the tape.
adhesive to prevent the resin from peeling.
MYTHS AND TRUTHS: 10 FACTS ABOUT THE SUBLIMATION PROCESS
01 - Does this process have more opaque colors in the final result?
Myth: When the process is done well, with quality materials and the right quality of pigmentation (which happens at the time
from printing), the result is products with vivid and intense prints.
Does the sublimation process ensure that the ink is well fixed on the fabric?
Truth: During the sublimation process, the fabric is heated and its fibers open up to receive the dye's vapor.
heated that has the fabric permanently. Even with long subsequent washes and friction from the clothing, the quality of
the printing remains the same, because the ink does not come off.
03 - Is sublimation the same as transfer?
Myth: There are 2 very different processes for applying paint. In 'transfer' the paint is applied to the fabric, unlike the
sublimation, a process in which the ink penetrates the fibers of the fabric, characteristics that increase the durability of the print.
04 - Is the temperature of the press always the same?
Myth: The ideal temperature and time depend on the product used and the brand and model of the press (follow the guidelines of where
you make the purchase of the product.
Is thermal transfer the oldest process of sublimation?
Truth: Two of the most common sublimation processes are direct printing and thermal transfer, the latter being the
oldest option. In this case, a heat press machine is used to transfer sublimation ink from a surface
Read for another with a fabric or resin coating so that there is a transfer fusion.
06 - Can sublimation only be used on fabrics?
Myth: The process of sublimation has revolutionized various sectors of industry and what was once impossible has become feasible.
From there, they can be transferred to any item today, as long as they are covered by fabric or resin, such as:
Mugs, t-shirts, umbrellas, flip-flops and various materials such as glass, ceramics, fabric, EVA, metal, etc.
07 - Are there different sublimation application processes on fabrics?
Truth: Fabrics with more open fibers like cotton, denim, raw cotton, fleece, and non-woven fabrics, there are papers and fabrics.
thermo-adhesives that are customized for application on them, thus having the appearance of adhesion or what we call
of transfer. However, when the fabrics are made of polyester, or mixed polyester such as rib knit, oxford, satin, cordoba, and PET, the image is
transferred to a role and applied in the article transferring at zero touch.
Is it possible to use regular copy paper for sublimation?
Truth: But one must be aware that the achieved result will not have the same quality as a process carried out with
sublimation transfer, as it not only absorbs more ink making the work a bit more expensive, but it can also
absorbing the product's resin making it dull, which can be considered an amateur practice.
09 - Is it possible to reuse transfer paper?
Myth: During the ink transfer process, the substance must completely leave the paper and be transferred to the surface.
therefore the paper can and should be discarded.
10 - Is the sublimation process the transformation from solid to gas?
Truth: The sublimation process can be summarized this way. In printing, this is a way to print on
fabrics and other surfaces.