Sublimation Paper VS 3D Sublimation Transfer Film,How to Choose?

In the sublimation printing, there are sublimation paper and the 3D sublimation transfer film.The 3D film is better and simpler than the dye sublimation transfer paper, but at the same time the price is more expensive.

1.What is Sublimation transfer paper?

Sublimation paper

Sublimation transfer paper is coated with a special chemical that transfers any printed images on the paper to another material or surface when placed under heated pressure.Sublimation coating paper can be used for transferring chemical fiber, blending textiles especially for elastic textile.

2.What is a 3D sublimation transfer film?

3D sublimation film is a dry printing process in which ink pigment and metalized layer is transferred from film to the product to be decorated. Transfer is done by using the heat and pressure on heat transfer machine.

3.The advantages of textile sublimation transfer paper:

(1).Images are permanent and do not peel or fade.
(2).Dye does not build up on the fabric.

Sublimation printing

(3).Colors can be extraordinarily brilliant due to the bonding of the dye to the transparent fibers of the synthetic fabric.
(4).Truly continuous tones can be achieved that are equivalent to photographs, without the use special techniques such as half-screen printing
(5).The image can be printed all over the entire item, with no difficulty in printing all the way to the edges.

4.The disadvantages of sublimation transfer paper:

(1).The printer speed is low.
(2).Any creases in the apparel during printing leave blank spots behind. 

5.The advantages of choosing 3D sublimation film

Film is better than the inkjet sublimation papers. They are highly reflective than the papers since they have the perfect coating of sublimation on them. Due to its unique high porosity design 3D transfer film holds up to 50% more ink than other competitive products on the market without losing any image clarity. Transfer film produces sharp smooth finishes that are virtually dry on printing, therefore greatly reducing mess and waste. Film although come at a costlier rate than the heat transfer papers but these films retain the print on the blanks, for longer as compared to the heat transfer papers. Handling heat transfer papers are messier as compared to the transfer film because the film is easy to remove, sticks easily on the blank and prints quickly as compared to the paper.

6.The disadvantages of choosing 3D sublimation film

3D sublimation transfer film

Film is more expensive than paper. The cost per unit of your product increases resulting in lower profits. Film is not readily available in the market. Since, it is not a highly successful product, it is less prevalent in India. The quality of print using film is better than paper, but there is not a huge difference. The quality also depends on the smoothness of the 3D sublimation phone covers.

In summary, you can choose the type of heat transfer sublimation paper you want to print based on the materials you want to print, but in general, more people prefer to use heat transfer sublimation paper.

More Info:
Website: www.skyimagepaper.com
Company Name: Fei Yue Digital Technology Co.,LTD
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