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Sublimation
Sublimation is a fabric printing process that uses ink, heat, and pressure to transfer ink directly into polyester fabric. Using sublimation, we can create unique effects such as ombre as well as highly detailed designs without driving up the cost of your garment. For garments using sublimation, we offer different types of fabrics that we can print on. The photos below show each of these fabrics before, and after printing to better show the different effects of each.
*Sublimation can be done in any color, multi color shown as an example.
Matte
Our most common lycra used in many of our garments. With a smooth matte finish ideal for all men's and women's practice and performance wear.
Ultra Comfort Matte
Brushed finish making it super soft and comfortable, anti-microbial and moisture management properties. Ideal for men's singlets and women's Practice wear.
Glossy Foil
A Mystique type fabric with a clear foil finish. Ideal for women's practice and performance wear
Mesh
A super soft, stretchy and comfortable mesh with a matte finish. Ideal for sleeves and insets on women's performance wear.
Sport Mesh
A breathable sport mesh with a matte finish. Ideal for the backs of men's singlets or for custom Breezy Mesh leos.
Wear and Tear of Sublimation Fabrics
While the ink in a sublimated garment is there permanently, it must still be treated with care like any other effects fabric, taking special care around rough surfaces and velcro. Our sublimation fabrics are no more susceptible to snags than any other fabric, though the effects of snags may be more visible. Because the fabric starts off white and is then dyed a custom color or pattern, the back and under side of the fabric remains white after sublimation. When a snag occurs on a sublimated fabric, it pulls the white fibers of the fabric through so the snags appear white on a colored fabric, therefore being more noticeable. DNA Performance Wear cannot be responsible for pilling or snags that may occur on fabrics when it comes into contact with velcro or any other rough surfaces. Unfortunatley, this is an issue we cannot avoid due to the nature of this process. DNA Performance Wear will not be responsible for replacing or repairing your garment if pilling or snags occur. Fabric "grin through" will occur on sublimated fabric when stretched. This is when the underside of the fabric, which remains white, becomes partially visible through the sublimation ink. This is an issue we cannot avoid due to the nature of the fabric.
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