Sublimation itself is a process used to imprint a design or image onto products with a polymer-based surface.  First the artwork is designed or scanned into your computer and reversed to produce a mirror image.  The design is then printed using sublimation ink onto sublimation transfer paper, and heat applied to the receptive product such as a coated mug, using a heat press.

 There's a choice of two printers for sublimation printing - the entry level Epson 1400 A4/A3 and the Duo Trans 4880 - a new 2-in-1 professional printer for the volume user.  With the ability to print up to A2 size in superb detail, the 4880 has two separate ink banks - one for sublimation and one for regular ink, meaning that you can now produce sublimation transfers and full colour garment transfers using just one machine.

Xpres also supplies a comprehensive range of sublimation printables including bags, mugs, mouse mats, trophy centres, plaques, badges and clocks.  In addition, full colour photography can now be applied to a range of pendants and key rings using the sublimation system.

Specially designed to be receptive to sublimation printing is the Xpres subli garment range.  Consisting of the Subli-T and Subli-Polo, the range also includes a women's V-neck Subli-T.  Once heat applied to the garment the sublimation transfer gives a bright, photo quality, permanent result. The garment can be stretched, washed and ironed without the design becoming faded or cracked.

For further information, or to arrange an appointment for a demonstration, contact Xpres on 01332 85 50 85. Visit the website at http://www.xpres.co.uk/

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