Thanks for all the compliments, guys.
As far as the printing method, it's dye sublimation. Do a quick youtube search and you will see the basic way.
Sublimation will work on synthetics only, no cotton. With that being said, you can print on a 50/50 cotton poly blend. But by doing this, the sublimation dye will only to adhere to the synthetic side (poly) and the remaining will wash out, giving you a vintage look. Some of my clients really like the look, but I like the vibrancy and color fastness the 100% poly affords
The good thing about poly is at this day and age they are mostly moisture wicking and can come in a huge variety of finishes. Everything from a cotton feel to a waterproof material.
Sublimation is not limited to fabrics, either. We do 1,000's of aluminum license plates per year. Entry rugs, coffee mugs, shot glasses and photography panels we do a lot of as well.
Here's a sample of some of the photo panels. These have been really popular as of late. These have such a crazy, high gloss finish as you can see the reflection of the lights in the panel.
