About the Technique
Sublimation printing is a process where the design is transferred onto the product through heat and pressure, using sublimation inks that, at high temperature, turn from solid into gas and bond permanently with the polymer layer of the surface.
As a result, the print does not remain on top of the material, but becomes part of it, ensuring exceptional durability and a smooth, seamless finish that does not fade or crack over time.

Visual Result

The image has photo-realistic quality, excellent clarity and smooth color transitions.
The surface remains completely smooth to the touch, with no raised ink layer.
The final appearance is bright, clean and long-lasting, even with frequent use.

Suitable Products

Sublimation printing is applied to white surfaces and items with a polyester coating or specially treated polymer layer.
Common applications include:

• Ceramic mugs and thermal drinkware with sublimation coating
• Metal bottles, flasks and containers with a polymer layer
• Keychains, mouse pads and business accessories
• Puzzles, plaques, awards and promotional souvenirs
• Decorative panels and rigid surface products

Advantages

• Full-color (CMYK) printing with photographic quality
• No raised layer and no cracking – the image becomes part of the material
• High resistance to wear, washing and UV exposure
• Excellent for detailed designs, photos and colorful logos
• Ideal for personalized gifts and branded promotional items

When This Technique Is Most Suitable

When the product has a white, smooth, polymer-coated surface, and the design contains multiple colors or photographic elements.
When a high-quality, vivid and durable result is required.

Environmental Aspects

The sublimation process is clean and solvent-free, and the inks are water-based.
Since no additional material layer is added, the process generates minimal waste and has a low environmental footprint.

Why Choose GD novelty

At GD novelty, we use high-end equipment and certified sublimation inks, ensuring precise color reproduction and excellent density.
We control temperature and pressing time for each cycle to guarantee consistent quality and long-lasting results.
Your logo or artwork will be vivid, clean and professionally integrated — a detail that continues to impress long after the first interaction.