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Sublimation Printing Australia (Full Colour Polyester Shirts & Sportswear)

Sublimation printing is one of the best methods for full-colour printing on polyester garments, especially for sportswear, activewear and custom branded uniforms.

Unlike DTG or screen printing, sublimation printing uses a heat process that infuses the ink into the fabric, meaning the print becomes part of the garment and won’t crack or peel.

At Custom T Shirt Printing Online, sublimation is available for bulk orders with custom designs printed on:
✅ polyester shirts
✅ sports jerseys
✅ activewear
✅ custom uniforms
✅ full shirt print designs (front + back)

✅ What Is Sublimation Printing?

Sublimation works by:

  1. Printing your design onto a transfer sheet
  2. Applying heat and pressure
  3. Turning the ink into a gas
  4. Bonding the ink into the polyester fibres

This results in:
✅ vibrant colours
✅ long-lasting prints
✅ no heavy ink feel
✅ prints that don’t crack or peel

✅ Best Garments for Sublimation

Sublimation works best on:
✅ 100% polyester
✅ polyester blends with high polyester content
✅ light-coloured garments (especially white)

It is commonly used for:

  • Sports teams and clubs
  • Cycling and running groups
  • School uniforms and jerseys
  • Branded performance shirts
  • Events needing full-colour coverage

✅ What Sublimation Is Best For

✅ Full-colour designs
✅ Large prints and full shirt prints
✅ Front + back printing
✅ Vibrant artwork, gradients, and photographic designs
✅ Sportswear and performance wear

❌ What Sublimation Is NOT Best For

Sublimation is not ideal if:
❌ you need cotton shirts
❌ you need dark shirt printing (black garments do not sublimated well)
❌ you need fast turnaround
❌ your order is under minimum quantity

✅ Minimum Order Quantity

Minimum order quantity:
✅ 12 units

Because sublimation involves setup and production scheduling, it is typically run as a bulk production method.

✅ Turnaround Time (Important)

Sublimation turnaround:
✅ 6–7 weeks

This includes:

  • Artwork setup and approvals
  • Garment supply
  • Production
  • Finishing
  • Dispatch/Pickup

Sublimation is not a rush method. If you need fast turnaround, DTF is usually the best alternative.

✅ Sublimation vs Other Methods (Quick Summary)

Printing Method Best For Turnaround
Sublimation polyester sportswear + full coverage           6–7 weeks
DTF full colour + fast bulk jobs 2 weeks / urgent
DTG cotton tees + small orders 2 weeks / urgent               
Screen Printing                     bulk simple designs 2–3 weeks

✅ Who Orders Sublimation in Bulk?

Sublimation is commonly ordered by:
✅ sports clubs and teams
✅ gyms and fitness businesses
✅ cycling groups
✅ schools and academies
✅ event organisers needing performance shirts
✅ businesses branding staff activewear

✅ Most Common Sublimation Uses

Sublimation is widely used for:

  • Sports team uniforms
  • Sponsor shirts
  • Promotional activewear
  • Competition jerseys
  • Outdoor and performance uniforms

Quick Links

  • printing-methods.md
  • dtf-printing.md
  • dtg-printing.md
  • screen-printing.md
  • sublimation-pricing.md
  • sublimation-artwork-guidelines.md
  • how-to-order-sublimation.md
  • sublimation-faqs.md
  • sublimation-care-instructions.md
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