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Sublimation Rush Alternatives (What to Use When Sublimation Is Too Slow)

Sublimation is ideal for polyester sportswear and vibrant full-colour prints, but it is not a rush method.

✅ Standard sublimation turnaround: 6-7 weeks
✅ Minimum order: 12 units

If you need printing faster - or you need cotton garments - you should use a different printing method.

This page explains exactly what to choose instead.

✅ When Sublimation Is the Wrong Choice

Sublimation is NOT ideal if:
❌ you need cotton garments
❌ you need a turnaround under 6 weeks
❌ you need printing on dark colours
❌ your order is under 12 units
❌ you want same-day or urgent printing

✅ Best Alternative #1: DTF Printing (Fastest Full Colour Option)

Choose DTF if:
✅ you need full colour
✅ you need printing on cotton or blends
✅ you need printing on dark shirts
✅ you need urgent printing (2 week)
✅ you need bulk printing faster than sublimation

 

DTF is the closest alternative to sublimation in terms of colour range, but faster and more flexible on garments.

✅ Best Alternative #2: DTG Printing (Small Runs on Cotton)

Choose DTG if:
✅ you are printing on cotton
✅ you need a soft feel print
✅ you only need 1–50 shirts
✅ you only need shirts printed in less than a week (7 days or less)
✅ you have full-colour artwork but want a smooth finish

DTG is ideal for:

  • 1 shirt orders
  • sample prints
  • small corporate test runs
  • cotton tees and hoodies

✅ Quick Comparison Table

Requirement Best Method
polyester + full colour + long lead time sublimation                   
urgent full colour + dark shirts + flexible garments              DTF
small runs + cotton + soft feel DTG

✅ Still Want the Sublimation Look But Need It Faster?

If you love the full-colour style of sublimation but need a faster solution, DTF is usually recommended.

Quick Links

  • sublimation-printing.md
  • sublimation-pricing.md
  • sublimation-printing-australia-wide.md
  • dtf-printing.md
  • dtg-printing.md
  • printing-methods.md
  • rush-printing.md
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