What is sticky sublimation paper?
What is Tacky Sublimation Paper? Our sticky sublimation paper has a light adhesive coating that is activated upon heating. During the transfer process the paper sticks to the material, and ghosting is significantly minimized. This eliminates adhesive sprays.
What can you do with sublimation paper?
Ink and Media Ink: Sublimation paper is used with sublimation ink. Heat transfer paper is used with sublimation ink, pigment ink, solvent ink or others. Media: Sublimation paper can be transferred onto polyester, mouse pad, banner and hard surfaces, such as mugs, ceramic and aluminium plate.
What sublimation paper should I use for cotton?
Suitable for Sawgrass sublimation printers AND regular ink-jet printers with sublimation inks, Subli-Flex 202 is a cold peel transfer paper for light and dark-colored textiles made out of 100\% cotton. It is best suited for letters, numbers, and logos with photo-realistic image quality in matte or glossy finishing.
How long does a bottle of sublimation ink last?
If you have an unopened bottle or a sealed cartridge of sublimation ink, the shelf life is about 2 years. We reached out to both Sawgrass and Epson to confirm how long sealed ink lasts and they were happy to respond. Sawgrass: “Our inks have a two year shelf life.”
Can sublimation ink freeze?
Most dye sublimation ink is water based. Water based inks cannot be stored in a freezer. If frozen when the ink is defrosted it separates and is no longer useable. Avoid this by taking extra care of your ink and watching the expiration dates carefully.
Does sublimation paper expire?
Does sublimation or heat transfer paper go bad? They do have an expiration date. It is better to store in a cool, low humidity place. Because the shelf life of every paper is about one year.
How many times can a sublimation print be used?
You can’t reuse your thermal transfer paper, whichever type you use. Although with sublimation paper, you may find that there is some ink remaining on the paper, it will not be enough to make a good-quality print.
Does sublimation ink go bad?
The ink expires. Yes, that’s right, that expensive sublimation ink has an expiration date on the cartridge. While it won’t magically stop working on that exact date, it is a fact that over time the ink will degrade, the sublimation dye will separate out, and the particles will clump together.