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Can you sublimate on 50 cotton 50 polyester t-shirts?
Yes, you can sublimate on t-shirts that are a 50% cotton and 50% polyester blend, but with significant limitations. Sublimation ink primarily bonds with polyester fibers. Therefore, on a 50/50 blend, the sublimation design…
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Can you sublimate on 40 percent polyester?
Yes, you can sublimate on fabrics with a lower polyester content, but the results will be less vibrant and durable than on 100% polyester. For optimal sublimation results, a minimum of 65% polyester is…
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Can you sublimate on 35% polyester?
You can sublimate on fabrics with 35% polyester, but the results will be less vibrant and durable than on higher polyester content. For optimal sublimation results, aim for materials that are at least 65%…
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Can you sublimate on 100% polyester microfiber?
Yes, you can absolutely sublimate on 100% polyester microfiber fabrics. In fact, these materials are ideal for sublimation printing due to their high polyester content, which allows the sublimation ink to permanently bond with…
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Can you sublimate on 100% cotton?
No, you generally cannot sublimate directly onto 100% cotton fabric. Sublimation ink requires polyester or polymer coatings to bond with the fabric fibers, and cotton lacks these. However, there are workarounds to achieve sublimation-like…
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Can you sublimate on 100% acrylic fabric?
No, you generally cannot sublimate directly onto 100% acrylic fabric. Sublimation printing requires polyester or poly-blend fabrics because the sublimation ink needs to bond with polyester fibers when heated. Acrylic does not have the…
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