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      Dye-Sub Heat Press Times Guide

      Date Posted:14 March 2025 

      Sublimation printing is a fantastic way to create vibrant, long-lasting designs on a variety of materials, but achieving the best results requires the right combination of time, temperature, and pressure. Different blanks and materials react differently to heat, meaning there’s no one-size-fits-all setting.

      When sublimating different blanks, several variables can affect your results. Heat press settings can vary between brands and models, just as sublimation blanks may require different conditions depending on the supplier. Because of this, time, temperature, and pressure may need to be adjusted to achieve the best outcome. Testing and fine-tuning your settings for each blank is essential to ensure consistent, high-quality results.

      Material
      Temprature
      Time
      Pressure
      Polyester Fabric (Low Pile)
      • T-Shirts
      • Baby Blankets
      • Cushion Covers
      • Mousepads
      • Totes
      • Neoprene Stubby Coolers
      		 190°C - 200°C 45 Seconds Medium
      Polyester Fabric (High Pile)
      • Face Towels
      • Tea Towels
      • Socks
      • Dog Collar/Leads
      		 190°C - 200°C 60 Seconds Medium
      Polyester Thread
      • Embroidery Thread
      		 190°C - 200°C 60 Seconds Medium
      Solid Plastics (Acrylic etc)
      • Ornaments
      • Keyrings
      		 180°C - 190°C 60-75 Seconds Medium
      Hardboard (MDF)
      • Placemats
      • Coasters
      • MDF Puzzles
      • Photo Panels
      • Keyrings
      		 190°C - 200°C 60-90 Seconds Medium
      Cardboard
      • Jigsaw Puzzles
      		 190°C - 200°C 60 Seconds Medium
      Metals (Flat)
      • Metal Plates/Coasters
      • Keyrings
      • Trophy Panels
      		 190°C - 200°C 60 Seconds Medium
      Metals (Circular)
      • Tumblers
      • Travel Mugs
      • Drink Bottles
      		 190°C - 200°C 90 Seconds Medium
      Ceramic/Glass (Flat)
      • Crystal Blocks
      • Cutting Boards
      • Tiles
      • Photo Slates
      • Coasters
      		 190°C - 200°C 7 Minutes Medium-Heavy
      Ceramic (Circular)
      • Mugs
      		 190°C - 200°C 4 Minutes Medium-Heavy

      Sublimation requires precision, but with the right settings and preparation, you can achieve professional-quality results. Always use a lint roller on fabric items to remove any dust or fibres that could interfere with the transfer. Remember to remove any plastic film from blanks before heat pressing to avoid melting or damaging your design. By following these tips and adjusting time, temperature, and pressure as needed, you’ll be able to consistently produce vibrant, high-quality sublimation prints.

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