Digital Imaging

The specialty imprinting business can be comprised of several different processes. Many are familiar with screen printing and engraving, but dye sublimation or digital imaging is often confusing when it comes to understanding it's place in the industry.

The word "sublimation" actually refers to the process of converting from a solid to a gas, and back to a solid again. When activated by heat, the inks are transferred to either a synthetic fabric such as polyester, or into a polymer coating on hard goods such as coffee mugs, tiles and special plastics. Since the inks actually dye the fabric, a special coating is not required, but natural fibers such as cotton will not accept the dyes.

You may ask, "What can you make?". Well the list is long. Here are just a few ideas... cups & mugs, keepsake boxes, license plates, name badges, ceramic tiles, photo panels, and the list goes on and on... Take a moment and look through the links in Digital Imaging on the menu and you can see some of the things we can do. Email us with your request.