A4 and A3 sublimation transfers, printed for you to press onto polyester and sublimation-coated blanks: mugs, tumblers, bottles, cushions and sportswear. Full colour, nothing to feel, nothing to peel.
Sublimation at a glance
- Goes on
- White or light polyester, and sublimation-coated mugs, tumblers, bottles and gifts
- Applied with
- A heat press, at the time and temperature your blank needs
- Sizes
- A4 (210 × 297 mm) or A3 (297 × 420 mm) sheets
- Best file
- PNG at 300 DPI at the size you want printed
- White ink?
- No. White parts of your design show the colour of the blank
- Artwork help
- Free file check. Quick fix R75 per file, redraw R250 per design.
Build your order
Three quick steps. Your price updates as you go.
Everything about Sublimation
- Pick A4 or A3A4 suits mugs and smaller items. A3 suits cushions, shirts and bigger designs.
- Set your quantityOne sheet or many. Fit several designs on one sheet to save.
- Add your artworkUpload a print-ready file, or let us fix or redraw it, and tell us whether it is mirrored.
- We print, you pressNormally 3 to 5 working days after you approve. Collect in Kempton Park or we courier it.
Sheets, price per sheet
| Size | Dimensions | Per sheet |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | 210 × 297mm | R 19.98 |
| A3 | 297 × 420mm | R 26.65 |
Artwork help and rush
| Service | What it covers | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Artwork check | We check every file and tell you if anything is wrong. | Free |
| Quick fix | We remove a white background, resize to print size, remove shadows and fades, and thicken fine lines. | R 75.00 per file |
| Redraw | A low-res or blurry logo redrawn or vectorised, and the text retyped. | R 250.00 per design |
All prices exclude delivery. Nationwide delivery via PUDO or courier.
Sublimation artwork checklist
- File type
- PNG is best. PDF and JPG also work.No Word, PowerPoint or screenshots.
- Resolution
- 300 DPI at the size you want it printed.Logos saved from a website or WhatsApp are usually too small and print blurry.
- White
- Sublimation has no white ink. Anything white in your design shows the colour of the blank.
- Colour
- RGB is preferred for sublimation. Printed colours can differ slightly from your screen.
- Mirroring
- Tell us whether your file is already mirrored. A file mirrored twice prints back to front.
- Text
- Convert fonts to outlines. Check spelling: we print exactly what you send.
- Size
- These are sheet sizes, not a promise of edge-to-edge printing. Keep important details away from the edges.
Canvas sizes at 300 DPI
Set up your file at exactly the size you are ordering, so every design prints at the size you placed it.
| You are ordering | Canvas in mm | Canvas in pixels |
|---|---|---|
| A4 sheet | 210 × 297 mm | 2480 × 3508 px |
| A3 sheet | 297 × 420 mm | 3508 × 4961 px |
Common problems, and how we fix them
Still unsure? Send us your file before you order and we will check it for free. Read the full File Submission Guide
Sublimation uses heat to turn special ink into a gas that sinks into polyester, or into the coating on a sublimation blank. Nothing sits on top, so there is nothing to feel, crack or peel. The ink becomes part of the item.
We print your design onto sublimation paper, on A4 or A3 sheets. You press it onto your blank with a heat press, and the design moves from the paper into the item.
There is no white ink, so it works best on white or light items. Anything white in your design shows the colour of the blank.
Works great on
- White or light polyester shirts and sportswear
- Sublimation-coated mugs, tumblers and water bottles
- Cushions, gift bags and polyester fabrics
- Coated tiles, slates, keyrings and gifts
- Photos and full-colour designs
Not suited to
- Cotton (choose DTF)
- Dark items. There is no white ink, so the blank colour shows through
- Ordinary mugs and bottles without a sublimation coating
How to apply
- Heat your press to the setting your blank needs. Blanks differ, so follow their instructions.
- Tape the print face-down onto the blank with heat tape so it cannot move.
- Press with even pressure for the time your blank needs.
- Lift the paper straight away, in one smooth movement.
- Let the item cool before handling or washing.
Care
- Wash polyester garments inside out on a cool wash.
- Hand wash mugs and bottles for the longest life, unless the blank says it is dishwasher-safe.
- No bleach or harsh scrubbing.
- Keep coated items out of long soaks.
Can I sublimate onto cotton?
No. Sublimation only bonds with polyester or a sublimation coating. For cotton, choose DTF.
Can you print white?
No. Sublimation has no white ink, so white parts of your design show the colour of the blank. For dark items, choose DTF.
Do you press it for me?
These are transfers you press yourself. For a finished, personalised mug or bottle, look at our personalised gifts.
Should my file be mirrored?
Tell us when you order. We mirror it for you if it is not, and leave it alone if it already is.
What size is A4 and A3 in pixels?
At 300 DPI, A4 is 2480 × 3508 pixels and A3 is 3508 × 4961 pixels.
My file is too big to upload. What now?
Upload it to Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox or WeTransfer, set it to Anyone with the link, and paste the link in the order form.
How to share your artwork file
Choose your storage platform below and follow the steps — it only takes a minute.
Google Drive
- Go to drive.google.com and find your file.
- Right-click the file and choose Share.
- Under General access, click the dropdown and select Anyone with the link.
- Click Copy link, then paste it in the box on this page.
OneDrive
- Go to onedrive.live.com and find your file.
- Right-click the file and choose Share.
- Make sure the setting says Anyone with the link can view.
- Click Copy, then paste the link in the box on this page.
WeTransfer
- Go to wetransfer.com.
- Click I'll get a link, then add your file.
- Click Get a link and copy it.
- Paste the link in the box on this page.
Dropbox
- Go to dropbox.com and find your file.
- Hover over the file and click Share.
- Make sure it says Anyone with the link can view.
- Click Copy link, then paste it in the box on this page.
Important: always set sharing to Anyone with the link — not "Specific people" — otherwise we cannot open your file and your order will be delayed.
