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Re: Sublimating on canvas

Posted: 22 Feb 2021, 15:07
by W3sty3oy
Hey guys, I'm trying out some sublimated canvas prints basically the pic looks amazing on screen and when printed but when i put it on the canvas it looks faded .

I'll try to attach some pics at first I thought maybe printed on the wrong side of the canvas but the smoother side must be the print side, anyone offer any help would be great .


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Re: Sublimating on canvas

Posted: 22 Feb 2021, 16:50
by Justin
What sort of canvas is it? it needs to be 100% Polyester to get the clearest image. I pressed some canvas yesterday and it looks superb but it is 100% Polyester, sounds like yours might not be?

What time and temp?

Re: Sublimating on canvas

Posted: 23 Feb 2021, 07:09
by W3sty3oy
Justin;147435 wrote:What sort of canvas is it? it needs to be 100% Polyester to get the clearest image. I pressed some canvas yesterday and it looks superb but it is 100% Polyester, sounds like yours might not be?

What time and temp?
180 60 secs and where do you buy your canvas Justin ...Mine should be 100% I think from longforte , thanks for your help

Re: Sublimating on canvas

Posted: 18 Mar 2021, 12:22
by W3sty3oy
Justin, I solved the problem I done a few test prints and weirdly the smooth side is the back so i was printing on the wrong side.

Re: Sublimating on canvas

Posted: 18 Mar 2021, 12:47
by pisquee
If it's 100% poly, then both sides should be printable

Re: Sublimating on canvas

Posted: 18 Mar 2021, 14:13
by W3sty3oy
I guess it is not I think it ws from long forte any recomendations for my next roll please bud?

Re: Sublimating on canvas

Posted: 19 Mar 2021, 09:25
by pisquee
Look for proper wholesale suppliers of fabrics - avoid paying the sublimation tax on something that just needs to be a roll of 100% poly - you will also find much nicer, higher quality fabrics this way.