PRT-1012
All-over Print
All-over print covers the full surface of a fabric or garment panel with one continuous design. It is produced by digital sublimation: the design is printed onto transfer paper and heat-pressed into polyester fabric, so the print keeps the softness and flexibility of the material.
VISUAL EFFECTS
All-over printed pattern
HAND-FEEL
Soft, fabric-integrated (sublimation) or flat (pigment)
BENEFITS
The design runs edge to edge across every panel and keeps the softness and flexibility of the fabric. Sublimation prints are permanent and resist fading.
LIMITATIONS
All-over sublimation is limited to polyester-based fabric and shows the strongest colour on light grounds. Colour on screen and in print can differ, so a test print is approved before bulk.
PROCESS
[01] Transfer Printing
Print the design onto sublimation transfer paper with sublimation inks on a sublimation printer.
[02] Fabric Preparation
Prepare the polyester fabric so it is clean, free of contaminants and sized for the design.
[03] Heat Press Transfer
Set the heat press temperature and pressure, place the transfer on the fabric and press to sublimate the inks into it.
[04] Cooling & Finishing
Let the fabric cool to set the inks, then trim or sew the printed panels.
TO CONSIDER
Substrate Selection
Make sure the fabric is compatible with sublimation and can withstand the heat press process.
Colour Adjustments
Consider how the colours on screen will translate to the final print across the whole panel.
Heat Press Settings
Set the correct temperature, pressure and duration for the fabric and the transfer paper being used.
Testing
Run test prints on sample fabric to check colour accuracy and print quality before bulk production.