The following chart should serve only as a starting place. Producing quality end products is a matter of suitable substrates, a calibrated heat press, smart color management, following manufacturer guidelines, testing and practice!
If you are having difficulty or the substrate is not listed below, contact your reseller or the substrate manufacturer for their specific recommendations.
Selected Sublimation Blanks |
Time |
Temp °F |
Temp °C |
Manual Press Setting |
Ceramic Mug |
150-300 seconds |
350 - 400° F |
180 - 205° C |
Medium |
Polyester Fabric |
45 seconds |
400° F |
205° C |
Medium |
Neoprene |
45 seconds |
400° F |
205° C |
Medium |
Metal |
60 seconds |
400° F |
205° C |
Medium |
Glass |
420 seconds |
400° F |
205° C |
Medium |
Ceramic Tiles |
420 seconds |
400° F |
205° C |
Medium |
Acrylic |
60 seconds |
375° F |
190° C |
Medium |
MDF Board |
60 seconds |
400° F |
205° C |
Medium |
Sublimation HTV |
15 seconds |
310° F |
150° C |
Medium |
Slate |
420 seconds |
400° F |
205° C |
Medium |
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