Transfer printing (roll to roll)

Introduction

Example of printed fabric

Example of printed fabric

Transfer printing roll to roll. The technology we use allows to achieve very good quality and color reproduction on fabrics (also knitted) made from polyester and similar fabrics. The printing process has two stages:

  1. Printing the design on special paper
  2. Transferring the design from paper to the material under high temperature (210℃)

We print on materials both thin and heavier, we also print on non standard materials (e.g. multilayer). We use Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class 1 certified inks, guaranteeing the quality of our prints and safe use of colored materials.

Designs

As a result of our cooperation with pattern catalogues, we offer a wide range of patterns in line with the latest trends in fashion. Thanks to our own design studio we are also able to modify existing projects, e.g. for better usage of the surface of the printed material, changes in elements or colour variations.

Knowledge Base: Printing

Sublimation printing is possible on polyester fabrics and materials with a high content of polyester or other synthetic fibers (such as polyamide, elastane).

Yes, printing can be carried out on both lightweight (e.g., chiffon) and heavyweight materials (e.g., barbie, sports knits).

Yes, the material should be resistant to high temperatures—sublimation involves heating to approximately 190–200°C. Fabrics not properly stabilized during production may shrink when exposed to these temperatures.

No, sublimation inks bond only to synthetic fibers. Printing is not possible on natural-fiber-only fabrics.

Printing is possible on blends (e.g., polycotton), but the print will only attach to the synthetic fibers—for example, if the content is 50% polyester, the print will be half as intense. The remaining cotton fibers will not take the print.

Files should be prepared in raster format (TIFF), sRGB color space, with a minimum resolution of 150 dpi and at the target size in centimeters.

Yes, but remember that with sublimation printing, only lighter areas of the material can be darkened or colored. White cannot be printed on black material; the result will be invisible due to the limitations of the technology.

Yes, we print on patterns — including blouses and skirts for sunray pleating. Please add approximately 5 cm bleed to each side in your design files.

No, despite technical possibilities, the quality cannot be guaranteed on the entire surface. Sublimation printing is sensitive to fabric thickness changes and cannot penetrate deep into fibers. As a result, errors—the most common being unfinished print under seams or hoods, blurred print, or areas missed by the ink—may occur.
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