The Basics of Hat Sublimation

Custom hats are particularly popular when it comes to heat sublimation prints because they emphasize the importance of uniqueness to the owner, whenever and wherever possible.

What is hat sublimation?

Sublimation is a fairly new technology that takes printable products to a new level of creativity, especially bottle caps. Cap sublimation gives you the creative freedom to create bold designs in vibrant colors to showcase your company. With sublimation, you can take any digital image, regardless of size or color arrangement, and apply it directly to the cap. Imagine all the possibilities!

This is an example of a simple custom hat sublimation process.

1. Print your custom design on heat sublimation paper using a high quality heat sublimation printer. Make sure you get a detailed design on the paper.

2. Take the printed paper with you and place it on the hat blank in the location where you want to make the final print.

3. After the paper and hat are successfully sealed, place it in the heat press and start the heat pressing process at about 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about one minute.

4. After the heat press process is complete, give the hat some time to cool to room temperature.

After completing all of the above processes, remove the heat sublimation paper from the hat and your hat will be permanently printed with your custom design.

These processes make your artwork come to life. The colors will remain vibrant even after multiple washes or sun exposure. This type of printing is perfect for teams or outdoor sports because of its colorfast quality. Sublimation works well on synthetic fibers such as polyester.

Benefits of sublimation printing on custom hats

Accuracy

If you are one of those people who pay special attention to their needs and want everything to be perfectly detailed, sublimation printing will be the best choice for you because there will be no loss of resolution or color.

When designing custom hats, if you have a lot of detail in your design, sublimation printing may be your best option. Using other methods such as inkjet printers will not allow you to get a lot of detail.

Color Range and Hat Quality

Aside from fading issues, the most significant difference between sublimation printing and traditional printing methods (inkjet printers or toner technology) is that they do not go into the gaseous state, but are restricted to liquid and solid forms of the substance.

More importantly, in sublimation printing, the range of colors is unlimited, whereas in inkjet, each drop of ink is limited to the range of colors installed in the printer. There are no limitations to any color variations, and with sublimation printing to create custom hats, you can choose any color you can think of.

When you use the sublimation printing method, you don't have to worry about your prints cracking and peeling. Your custom hats are sure to maintain the color quality and durability of the print itself with every wash.

Environmentally Friendly

Best of all, there are some environmental benefits to using a thermal sublimation printer! One huge advantage is that sublimation printing does not use water at any step of the process, so no waste or residue is generated. On top of that, the dye used for sublimation is highly sustainable and safe for both the workers who come in contact with it and the environment in which it is used. The key point here is that the people working in your company's plant are not exposed to the harmful effects that other methods may produce.

If you or your company is environmentally friendly, be sure to look deeper into sublimation printing or consider it as an option that is worth looking into.

Frequently Asked Questions.

1. Can any hat be sublimated?

Sublimation of any cap may not work because it depends on the material. For best results, you must use a hat made of 100% polyester. In addition, you can use the hat with some blends containing polyester. 2.

2. Can I use a normal heat press or iron to iron my hat?

It is possible to heat press a hat with an ordinary heat press or iron, but the result may not be very dynamic because the pressure may not be sufficient.

3. What is the temperature of your hot pressing hat?

Generally speaking, when heat pressing, it is recommended to heat press at about 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about one minute. But for hot pressed caps, you can keep the setting at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 seconds.

4. How do I remove the wrinkles from the foam cap?

Try putting the hat in boiling water from the inside and once the tip of the foam gets hot, gently roll your finger over it and you will have no wrinkles.

5. Can I heat press 100% cotton?

Sublimation on cotton is a very bad idea because the cotton will not embed the ink into itself, so the end result of the print will be very intense.

It's not always the popular things that make you successful, sometimes it's the unique approach that sets you apart. A good place for heat sublimation printing on a hat is the front panel, visor or lower visor. But, hey, the possibilities are endless! Be creative, think outside the box, and start creating your unique design for sublimation.