Dye-Sublimation Printing
Dye-sublimation prints are a new medium where dyes are directly transferred onto an aluminum surface. The result is stunning with vibrant color and a unique dimensional quality. Sublimation is the process of a solid turning to gas and back to solid. We print with dyes onto unique transfer paper, then heat the paper and specially coated metal with high pressure and temperature in our custom press.
Dye-sublimation prints are durable because the dyes are below the coated surface, resulting in a fade and scratch resistant piece. The aluminum (.045 thickness) can stand alone, be backed with any of our substrates, braced or framed.
We offer both white and clear dye-sublimation prints. White prints have a white base, so the highlights are true to the image. Clear prints are transparent, in which the brushed metal shows through the highlights of the image. We offer matte, semi-matte, and glossy finishes for both white and clear prints.
We can print up to 48” x 96” on a single dye-sub panel. For larger images, we can print on multiple panels and seam them together.
To learn more about the process of making a dye-sublimation print, click here.
Price List
| Size | Price per Square Inch |
|---|---|
| up to 80 in² | $1.20 |
| 81 to 300 in² | $1.00 |
| 301 to 900 in² | $0.75 |
| 901 to 1,200 in² | $0.63 |
| 1,201 to 1,500 in² | $0.56 |
| 1,501 to 1,800 in² | $0.52 |
| 1,801 to 2,000 in² | $0.49 |
| 2,001 to 3,000 in² | $0.45 |
| over 3,000 in² | $0.39 |
Seaming fees for printing on multiple 48” x 96” panels:
- 2 panels: 30% surcharge
- 3 panels: 50% surcharge