Sublimation Printing on Tri-Blend Fabrics/Polyester blended Fabrics | Heat Transfer Warehouse

[@geracethomas]

If you even still check comments kn this video Thank You for making a short quick video for how to do this!! How many washes does it last???

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

We do still check the comments! Thank you for watching! Sublimation lasts the life of the garment because the dye becomes part of the fabric. The ink turns into gas and penetrates the polyester fibers, creating vibrant, durable colors that resist fading, cracking, or peeling.

[@Tenisha726]

Great video !!! You guys answered all my questions with this video

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

Happy to help! :)

[@hytopchic2476]

Me too!!! Thanks for the video. I needed this specific answer about the triblend 50, 25, 25 shirt today for a customer.

[@runnerisms7752]

How're you guys printing on the triblends without scorching the rayon? I've attempted this on a triblend am getting stuck with a distinct shine and platen shaped box where the heat press came down and am not sure what adjustments to make to avoid it.

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

Hello! I would recommend starting on lower temperatures and bumping up the heat slowly as you go along, using less heat is going to be better on a blend with rayon! I would also avoid using too much pressure, as this can cause some scorching. I would also recommend the use of heat press pillows (www.heattransferwarehouse.com/heat-press-pillows-1/) and heat press teflon sheets (www.heattransferwarehouse.com/heat-press-teflon-release-sheets/) if you are not already using them. These materials help to disperse heat and pressure evenly, which assist in eliminating press marks. I hope you find this helpful! If you have any other questions, you can always reach out to our customer service team at [e-mail]!

[@samanthahaupert]

how does that high heat and long amount of time not leave a fade mark on the t with color? We use heat press low temp tags at 290 for 10 sec and they leave a slight faded mark on darker fabrics sometimes. Thanks for your help!

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

Hello! Your garment selection may be affecting your pressing results. Please reach out to our customer service team at [e-mail] and we can help you evaluate this further!

[@yinzer]

If you were selling these retail, would you do so with instructions or a warning stating that they'll fade a bit more after the first wash? Or would you pre-wash them (perhaps with plain water only)?

[@danbarb9728]

well, i have no idea, i dont have a T-Shirt bussiness but as a customer i would be disappointed when my shirt would look different after the first wash, so i would go for the pre wash. I am doing sublimation and HTV as a hobby and probably the cheap way of screen printing with vinyl as a mask in the future, just for the fun of it. I didnt even know that the vintage effect was so easy to do with tri blend. The Thing is that many people dont like polyester shirts but the tri blend could be a good compromise. HTV has just a totally different look and wont look really vintage because of the strong color of the foil and the thickness.

[@marklola12]

@@danbarb9728 yeh 100% polyester tops are horrid and cling to you

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

Hello! We would suggest giving them a quick pre-wash if you are going with a blended shirt. But using a 100% polyester garment would make sure there is no fading after washing.

[@shadowk2.]

I would pre-wash prior to sale

[@nms57201]

I’d be cautious to prewash peoples shirts as some have allergies to certain detergents. I’m just up front with my customers. I ask if they want the image to fade or not, then I press onto shirt that corresponds with said request.

[@WTerrell]

Makes me want to sell the screen press and get a hobby heat press. I will be heading to your site immediately. Thank you. You rock.

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

Thank you, you rock too!!!

[@williamethridge3491]

What pressure are you using for these presses?

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

Medium/firm pressure

[@christineelias5848]

Do you put anything inside your shirts to avoid the ink transferring to the back side of the shirt?

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

Yes! Kraft paper is very good for this www.heattransferwarehouse.com/kraft-paper/

[@texascoastwandererkayakfis672]

On 1st clip you sublimated on 100 % poly.. I saw no heat press lines..nit even from the paper and without a teflon sheet. I use a teflon sheet and still get lines.. Are u using real light pressure ? Thanks !

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

What kind of press are you using?

[@texascoastwandererkayakfis672]

@@HeatTransferWarehouse 15*15 clamshell

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

@@texascoastwandererkayakfis672 What kind of pressure are you using? Has this issue continued to this point?

[@221Dw]

Is there any way to get rid of the transparent border contrast on the edge?

[@ItsJustJayla]

I’ve heard in other videos that to avoid it you need to rip the edges instead of cutting a straight line around your design

[@evyrivera1978]

Liked the video, QUESTION Can Only Ryon T shirt be sublimative ? Or does it have to have a blend of polyester? Thanks

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

as long as there is at least 50% polyester in the garment, it really doesn't matter what the other fabric is.

[@kariniemannfuss9208]

What brand are the 75% poly tri-blends? I've not seen those. Usually, they are 65%.

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

These were district and a lot of the blends have changed in the last 2 years. So I would expect that that is not available anymore.

[@kimjong1958]

I know the colours aren't no way as near vibrant to the white 100% poly t shirt compared to the other lighter coloured 100% poly t shirts but can you not do an underlayer of white so no matter what colour the 100% poly t shirt is, the print will always be vibrant and as close to colour matched?

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

With sublimation you use the Siser Subli would make it work. www.heattransferwarehouse.com/siser-easy-subli-sheets/

[@tessamateer119]

I saw in another comment that delta no longer sells the 75% poly triblend, do you know where other 75% poly blends are sold? I've searched everywhere

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

There are a few options on our website if you search for triblends: www.heattransferwarehouse.com/clothing/

[@xaviers.8917]

I used these temps and setti g for 50% tri blend and it keeps coming out yellow.😢

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

It sounds like you might be burning your garment. We would recommend turning down your temperature about 10 degrees to see if that helps. Also, use slightly less pressure. If you are still having issues, please reach out to our customer service team and they should be able to assist!

[@seribelladesigns2858]

Okay, so here is the ultimate question - I noticed you are wearing two tee shirts with the white one on. I've ordered quite a few blanks and the problem I'm seeing is that as a female, I can't see to find a white tee that will work with sublimation that isn't see through. Unless you wear two tee shirts.

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

Unfortunately, this can be a common issue when working with polyester garments as they tend to be thinner and lower quality. If you are having trouble finding quality polyester garments to sublimate with, I would recommend trying DTF transfers on a thicker cotton blend!

[@runwiththepack]

How many washes do these last for?

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

They last the life of the garment this is really fun stuff.

[@KataraVtuber]

Do you also teach how to on dri fit shirts? for.sporty people

[@KataraVtuber]

@@HeatTransferWarehouse oh i see. great thanks!

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

thank you!

[@Iamtorzell]

Will colors continue to fade over time with less polyester count garments?

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

It will fade some with the first few washes, but it will maintain its color after that

[@doubleup7286]

What about the half blends like 65 poly/45 cotton type stuff???

[@doubleup7286]

Heat Transfer Warehouse thank you for they reply.. Also is there a certain product you guys use to sublimate on cotton?? Any advice?

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

We recommend 100% polyester for sublimation!

[@graciea.4177]

What brand shirts did you use?

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

hello! We use District shirts :)

[@arungurung6430]

How about 50-50 % polyester and cotton ? Is this work

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

This will work, but will be a more faded design. We recommend using 100% polyester for the best sublimation results!

[@senorchang3870]

Is it possible to subli flock on tri blend t-shirts?

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

Yes you can apply subli flock to tri blend garments

[@MAD_MADDY-]

Can you press one on top of another?

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

Did you mean layer dye sublimation transfers with each other? Also if you are repressing something that is already sublimated, it could reactivate the inks and cause the original transfer to be damaged.

[@shauniross5138]

Can you use 48 poly - 52 Cotton?

[@marklola12]

Yes, but it will have a very faded vintage look, the inks do not fuse to cotton parts of a mixed top. When you heat press polyester the fibres open and allows the ink in then seals shut...this does not happen with cotton and the more cotton in a mix top the lighter and faint the print

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

You can use blends, but we recommend 100% polyester for the best results!

[@Mrtpjayontiktok]

Any videos about eliminating press lines?

[@ShutTheMuckUp]

Easiest way is to simply tear off the hard edge of the paper.

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

We encourage using teflon sheets or kraft paper to prevent any press lines!

[@frowertrampton7148]

I want to print sublimate on a 65 polyester 35 cotton chef coat sold by Chefworks. Can local sublimator do it?

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

Yes you would be able to sublimate to a 65/35 poly cotton blend

[@robsuyat]

great video but please loose the distracting music

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

Thank You we will spruce up our music selection it is not the best :)

[@dhallftworth1]

It sucks that your music is so loud compared to the voices. Keep having to turn it up and down.

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

We will check this out, Thank You for the feed back.

[@marklola12]

I hate 100% polyester t-shirts they are horrid, they are that slidey clingy material lol

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

Have you tried the try blends?

[@stephanielomax7240]

Please turn down the music. Kids like the Chipmunks but they aren't sublimating.

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

noted. thank you for commenting!

[@shunnaflowers3664]

This music is annoying as heck!!

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

Understand not our favorite either :)

[@TurboMiniTV]

To be fair, that looks awful on anything other than white.

[@HeatTransferWarehouse]

It does work best on lighter colored garments!