SUBLIMATION PERSONALIZATION PRODUCTS

FULL COLOUR IN THREE EASY STEPS

Sublimation is an ink transfer process that uses heat sensitive sublimation inks to permanently dye substrates with polymer coated surfaces.

Sublimation inks are specially formulated for Epson desktop printers for photographic quality images that surpass high-end silk-screening and rival offset press results. Sublimation processes can personalize graphic images for transfer on ceramic, metal, polyester fabric, Digital L’ink apparel, Mylar, glass, Unisub plastic and wood, and more!

Using a sublimation process, you can digitally print colorful, high-resolution transfers for ceramic, metal, glass, wood, polyester fabric, plastic, and more. Simply print from most design software to an EPSON desktop printer or large format ink jet printer using high-quality ink jet paper and SubliJet ink cartridges. The resulting ink transfer sheet can be used to personalize a variety of products, such as mugs, mouse pads, plaques, T-shirts, flags, banners, and carpet graphics.

CESCO is the largest authorized Canadian distributor of Sawgrass SubliJet™ inks and UNISUB™ products for sublimation.

Sawgrass has been awarded numerous patents covering the exclusive use of printing computer-generated full color images onto paper with heat-sensitive ink in a non-activated state for subsequent heat transfer onto surfaces other than paper.

This unique ink process allows colors to actually penetrate the surface, resulting in a brilliant, extremely durable and more permanent image than silk screening. The Sawgrass technology is applicable to all major computer-driven printer formats (thermal, inkjet, laser).

In addition to this core technology, Sawgrass has been issued other patents supporting the heat transfer of its proprietary inks onto various surfaces.

Unisub™ is a completely new collection of substrates including hardboard & fibreboard, fibreglass reinforced plastic and cement board; designed specifically for brilliant, full colour sublimation.

Unisub™ lets you offer added value to your customers with a wide range of new products featuring photographic quality, full colour images on an extremely durable surface. Sublimation takes place directly into the surface so there is never an additional topcoat or lamination to further dull the image.

Created with versatility in mind, Unisub™ products are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and thickness.

All products are designed for use with sublimation ink transfers. They will accept transfers created with sublimatable inks via lithography, silk-screening, ink jet, laser or electrostatic printers.

Step One: DESIGN YOUR TRANSFER A computer, graphic design software, printer with sublimation inks, and a heat press are all you need to begin making full colour items. With a scanner, digital camera or any electronic image or clip art, you have the flexibility to create colorful designs and add photographs. Once you've created an electronic design, you can create as many or as few transfers as you need. Step Two: PRINT YOUR TRANSFER With your sublimation printer and cartridges, you're ready to start printing transfers. Sublimation produces vibrant colour that surpasses silk screening or hot stamping - perfect for logos, photos, clip art or other images. Step Three: HEAT YOUR TRANSFER Sublimation inks are specially formulated to convert directly from a solid to a gas under heat and pressure. While in a gaseous state, teh inks are attracted to certain types of synthetic surfaces. The inks actually penetrate and bond with the sublimatable surface so that a permanent, durable image is created. Other heat transfer methods only apply colour to the surface of the substrate, resulting in a product that can be easily scratched or damaged. HOW DO I GET STARTED? Canadian Engravers Supply Company Ltd. can help you choose the best combination of equipment that's right for your business. And since our products are designed with versatility in mind, you'll be making money in no time.