Sublimation Printing: Mirror, Bleed, and Heat Press Math
Sublimation transfers heat-fuse dyes onto polyester, mugs, and blanks. The image must be mirrored (reverse order) for transfer, include bleed for edge-to-edge coverage, and account for shrinkage. This guide shows the full pre-press workflow.
November 15, 2026 · 9 min read
Sublimation transfers heat-fuse dyes onto polyester, mugs, and blanks. The image must be mirrored (reverse order) for transfer, include bleed for edge-to-edge coverage, and account for shrinkage. This guide shows the full pre-press workflow.
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