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Sublimation printing is a method of transferring colourful designs onto textiles and other surfaces using heat and pressure. This technique is widely used especially on polyester and synthetic fabrics. The basis of sublimation printing is the principle that dyes turn into gas with heat and penetrate deeply into fabric fibres, producing vivid colours and durable, long-lasting prints.

Dating back to the 1950s, sublimation printing was first used industrially in the textile sector. With the development of digital printing technologies in the 1980s, sublimation printing gained speed and reduced costs. Today it is used in a wide range of areas from sportswear to home textiles and promotional materials.

In the application process, special sublimation inks are first printed on paper, then the printed paper is pressed against the fabric under high heat and pressure. The dye turns into gas and bonds permanently to the fibres. Prints resist washing and sunlight without damaging the fabric texture.

Advantages include fast production, vivid colours, eco-friendly inks and easy application of varied designs. Best results are achieved on synthetic surfaces such as polyester rather than natural fabrics.

In summary, sublimation printing stands out as an innovative and efficient printing technology widely preferred in modern textile production.