http://www.artexgroup.net | Dye sublimation is a process of transferring dye to fabric using heat. Through this process, you can achieve photo-realistic images that stay that way. This process makes it affordable to get multi-color images transferred to T-shirts, hats, key rings, and more at an affordable price.

2. Normally, as matter is heated, it progresses
through the stages of solid, liquid, then gas.
The process of sublimation involves taking matter
directly from the solid state to the gaseous state,
without becoming a liquid in the process.
With a dye sublimation printer, this process allows for ink
to be dyed into fabric via heat, which makes the dye
permanent and allows for photo-realistic images on
fabrics.

3. Dye sublimation is done using a
digital image, a dye sublimation
printer, and dye.
The image is transferred to dye sublimation paper, and
the ink is transferred to the fabric.
The image retains the digital quality, and is permanently
embedded into the fabric.
The fabric can then be washed, dried, and worn over and
over; and the image lasts as long as the fabric it's printed
on.

4. Dye sublimation can be used to make a
variety of patches for a diverse range of
products.
Since there is no extra cost associated with
adding different colors, you don't have to
choose a 1 or 2-color image to save money.
It also isn't any more expensive to have full
coverage color than spot color.
This means you can have work shirts, club
hats, and many other items that look great
but don't cost more.

5. Dye sublimation is often done on patches
because they can then be used on a multitude
of products, including:
• Work shirts and jackets
• Promotional items
• Merchandise for valued customers
• Event T-shirts and hats
• Uniforms for EMTs, police, firefighters, and
municipalities
• Hats, shirts, and jackets for cycling groups,
motorcycle clubs, sports teams, bands,
scout troops, and many others

6. The process used for dye sublimation on
patches is the same process used for a variety
of other products.
For example, many mouse pads and jigsaw
puzzles use the process of dye sublimation.
The images look just as vibrant and detailed on
fabric as on rubber mouse pads and cardboard
puzzles.

7. Screen-printing and other processes for
printing images on fabric usually wear off
before too long.
By using the dye sublimation process, you
save money as well as the environment
because the images last just as long as the T-shirts,
hats, and other materials the images
are printed on.

8. Other processes to transfer images to fabric
include screen-printing, embroidery, dyes,
washes, and appliqués.
The problem with these processes is that the
image doesn't last or the process is
expensive, or both.
Dye Sublimation allows you to get high
quality at an affordable price.

9. Artex Group offers dye sublimated
embroidered patches in nearly any shape
or size.
Artex Group can apply your patches to:
• Shirts
• Hats
• Key rings
• Lapel pins
Or, you can order the patches on their own
and have them attached to your own
products, such as motorcycle jackets or
uniforms.

10. Artex Group specializes in dye sublimation patches, which are photo realistic and retain their color
for years to come. With the vibrant colors and digital detail, these images are far superior to those
you can get with screen-printing. There is never any additional charge, whether your image contains
a single color or the full spectrum of colors on a photograph.
Visit www.artexgroup.net to select your patch today!

11. Sources
http://www.artexgroup.net/sublimated-embroidered-patch.php
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