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type: faq
title: "What is dye sublimation printing?"
description: "Dye sublimation uses heat to turn solid dye into a gas that bonds directly into polyester fabric or a specially coated surface. The dye becomes part of the"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# What is dye sublimation printing?

Dye sublimation uses heat to turn solid dye into a gas that bonds directly into polyester fabric or a specially coated surface. The dye becomes part of the

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