Dye Sublimation Transfers · Coatesville, PA
Custom dye sublimation transfers, printed sheets you press yourself.
Full-color, photo-real transfer sheets that bond permanently to white polyester and poly-coated blanks — mugs, tumblers, tees, tags, and panels. Order the sheets and press them yourself, or let us press them for you.
- $0.02
- per sq in
- 1 sheet
- low minimum
- 2–4 days
- turnaround
- Permanent
- won’t peel or fade
Want us to press it for you? Our in-house sublimation service
What are dye sublimation transfers?
Print-ready sheets that become part of the surface
A dye sublimation transfer is a full-color design printed on special sublimation paper. When you press it with heat, the ink turns to gas and bonds into the surface of a white polyester fabric or poly-coated blank — so the color becomes part of the item instead of sitting on top. The result is smooth, permanent, and won’t crack, peel, or fade.
Order the sheets and press them onto your own compatible blanks — or, if you’d rather skip the heat press, have us sublimate finished products for you through our in-house sublimation service.
What you can press onto
- White polyester tees, socks & apparel
- Mugs, tumblers & drinkware
- Aluminum panels, awards & tags
- Ornaments, patches & mouse pads
Popular products
What people press our transfers onto
Any light-colored 100% polyester fabric or poly-coated surface takes a sublimation transfer beautifully.
Mugs & tumblers
11 oz and 15 oz poly-coated mugs, stainless tumblers, and drinkware — dishwasher-tough color.
White poly apparel
Sublimation tees, socks, and performance wear on white or light 100% polyester.
Aluminum panels & awards
Photo-on-metal panels, plaques, and slates in vivid, full-color detail.
Tags & patches
Custom hang tags, woven-look patches, and labels for your products.
Mouse pads
Full-bleed, edge-to-edge designs on poly-topped mouse pads.
Photo gifts & ornaments
Ornaments, coasters, and keepsakes — photo-real prints that last.
How it works
From your image to permanent color product
Sublimation skips the liquid stage entirely: heat turns the ink to gas, the polymer opens, and the color diffuses in and locks as it cools.
1 · Print
Your design is printed in reverse onto transfer paper using sublimation inks.
2 · Press
Printed sublimation paper meets the poly or treated surface and hits 365–400°F heat & pressure.
3 · Sublimate
The solid ink turns straight to gas — no liquid — and the polymer surface opens up.
4 · Bond & cool
Gas dyes the surface; as it cools the polymer closes, locking color permanently inside.
Why it lasts
Where the color actually sits — and why sublimation wins on poly & compatible substrates
A cross-section of the surface. Other methods add a layer on top; sublimation dyes the fibers themselves — so there's nothing to crack, peel, or wear off.
How it works
From your art to a permanent print
Sublimation transfers press at 385–400°F for 45–60 seconds on a compatible heat or mug press.
Upload your art
Send a print-ready PNG at 300 DPI — we print exactly what you upload.
We print your sheet
Your design is printed on sublimation transfer paper, gang-sheeted to save space.
You press it
Heat-press the sheet onto your white poly or poly-coated blank.
Permanent print
The dye bonds into the surface — a vibrant, full-color print with zero hand feel.
Pricing
Simple per-inch pricing, gang-sheet discounts
Dye sublimation transfers start at $0.02 per square inch, with discounts on gang sheets that pack multiple designs onto one sheet. Because sheet jobs price by size and area rather than a fixed product, we quote each order — send your artwork and quantity and we’ll give you exact numbers.
Press specs: 385–400°F for 45–60 seconds. Minimum one sheet, 2–4 business day turnaround, with same-day and economy shipping options.
What you’ll pay
- From $0.02 per square inch
- Gang-sheet discounts
- Minimum one sheet
Ready to order your transfer sheets?
Send us your artwork, blank details, and quantity and we’ll quote your sublimation transfers — or point you to the right in-house service if you’d rather we press them.
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Service
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Prefer we press it? We sublimate finished apparel and hard goods in-house.
Local delivery — free on qualifying orders
Get your sublimation transfers quoted
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I order dye sublimation transfers?
Request a quote with your artwork, blank details, and quantity. Sheet transfers price by size and area, so we confirm exact pricing per order — then you press the sheets yourself, or we can press finished products for you.
What materials can I sublimate onto?
Only white polyester fabrics or poly-coated hard surfaces like mugs, tumblers, and metal panels. Sublimation won’t hold on cotton, low-poly blends, or dark garments.
Can I use a household iron?
No. You need a sublimation-compatible heat press or mug press for accurate temperature and pressure (385–400°F for 45–60 seconds).
Can you do the pressing for me?
Yes — our in-house sublimation printing service will print and press your design onto the item. Bring your own blanks or choose items from our store.
Are these dishwasher safe?
Yes — when applied to a coated mug or tumbler rated for sublimation, the result is dishwasher-safe and fade-resistant.
Do you offer white-label shipping?
Yes. All transfer orders can ship unbranded for resellers and creators.
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