How to Choose 90gsm sublimation paper?

Choosing the Right Sublimation Heat Transfer Paper: Critical Factors When it comes to selecting the ideal sublimation transfer paper, four key factors need to be taken into account:

1. INK CAPACITY
   The paper's ability to handle ink is essential. Higher ink limits (wet) necessitate heavier gram paper to absorb moisture without causing issues like curling or warping.
2. COMPLEX INK PATTERNS
   If your artwork involves heavy and intricate ink designs, lightweight paper may curl or shift after pressing. Opting for 110gsm or higher paper can handle both light and heavy ink efficiently.
3. ROLL-TO-ROLL VS ROLL-TO-SHEET
   Calendar press machines favor low gsm papers. However, bear in mind the first factor when dealing with heavy ink use.
4. PRINTING SPEED
   Matching paper weight with printing speed is crucial:
   • Fast printing suits lightweight paper
   • Slow printing benefits from thicker paper

Adjusting for humidity in your working environment is also vital.

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Adapting to Humidity Levels

• Low humidity (below 45%): Opt for 70gsm paper. It is softer and less likely to damage the print-head as it compensates for any "hunch-up" effect due to moist ink absorption.
• High humidity (above 70%): Go for 90-120 gsm paper. Due to the damp environment making it softer, heavier paper maintains stiffness, ensuring smoother printing.

Different types of transfer paper are designed for specific substrates. Choose accordingly based on the material you are transferring to.

Inkjet Sublimation Transfer Process Explained
Inkjet sublimation transfer paper is a popular medium that involves using a sublimation inkjet printer to mirror print graphics. Post-printing, when heat is applied (around 200°C), the dyes migrate and bond onto the substrate, making this ideal for polyester-based textiles.

How to Select the Best Sublimation Paper
When choosing sublimation paper, several questions need to be addressed:

• How critical is transfer yield?
• When do you need high-speed sublimation paper?
• Which ink system is more suitable: water-based, oil-based, or solvent-based?
• What paper works best for transferring onto materials like metal or tiles?

Detailed Considerations and Paper Choices
Easty Ltd provides a wide range of dye sublimation papers, drawing on collective professional experience to guide customers through a detailed selection process.

Choosing between Water-based, Oil-based, and Solvent-based Systems
Water remains the preferred carrier for sublimation inks, though it poses some challenges like paper swelling, causing dimensional instability. Alternately, oil-based inks reduce such issues but come with their set of limitations, such as potential dye migration. Solvent-based systems might promise fewer limitations, yet introduce environmental concerns.

Application Insights for Water-based Systems

• Textile vs. Hard Substrates: Different papers suit either open substrates (textiles) or closed ones (like metal or ceramics). Textile transfer papers often have closed film coatings that optimize dye transfer but can damage hard surfaces. Hard-surface papers allow vapor to escape but have lower transfer yield and higher cockling potential.

In North America, hard-surface papers are common for both textiles and rigid surfaces, while textile-specialized papers are preferred elsewhere.

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Two main types of sublimation transfer paper exist: Non-Sticky and Sticky. Both types in VISION's product line are generally 100gsm and designed for custom fabrics. Sticky papers are ideal for elastic fabrics like sportswear, while non-sticky papers suit standard polyester fabrics globally.

VISION produces various weights (45gsm, 60gsm, 80gsm, 90gsm, and 100gsm). The suitable weight depends on printer type and fabric. Low-weight papers (45gsm, 60gsm) work well with high-speed printers and large formats, whereas high-weight papers (80gsm, 90gsm, 100gsm) are better for detailed graphics and slower printing processes.

For comprehensive needs, the world’s best dye sublimation printer paper supplier offers expert guidance and product variety. Experimenting with different weights is recommended to find the ideal solution.

Further details can be found at dye sublimation paper manufacturers.