Do you know which decoration method is meant for the apparel you’re selling? If you don’t, you risk faulty imprints that wear or fade, resulting in unhappy clients that won’t come back for return orders. Nail the sale every time by educating clients on the best techniques for their branded apparel. Use this simple infographic to learn when to use different techniques and how they’ll help you provide the best apparel possible.

PERFORMANCE TEES
Recommended Printing Techniques:

Sublimation
Recommended settings should be based on print trials and overall observations of fabric performance, dependent on:
• Paper quality
• Temperature
• Dwell time
• Pressure

Improper machine setup could result in poor print quality and garment damage, such as:
• Fabric scorching
• Transfer lines
• Gassing out

Screen Printing
Use performance inks with either a white or gray underbase to neutralize the color of migrating dye particles and prevent dye migration.

Heat Transfer
Use high-quality paper with proper temperatures, dwell times and pressures.

Because performance apparel is typically made from polyester, these three methods are great choices. Sublimation works best on 100% polyester clothing in lighter colors to ensure imprints appear vibrant and adhere properly. For darker colors, screen printing is an excellent (and cost-effective) option. You can also use heat transfer for performance tops, especially if clients need small orders for specific athlete or team names.

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