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Sublimation Printing

Full colour, edge to edge, permanently bonded into the fibre. No cracking, no peeling, no weight, no limit on how many colours you use. This is how a modern kit is printed.

Macro shot of dye bonded inside the fabric weave Colour Inside The Weave, Not On Top Of It
The Science, Briefly

The Ink Becomes Part Of The Fabric

Screen printing and vinyl sit on top of the fabric like a sticker. That is why they crack, peel and fade. Sublimation does something different. Under heat and pressure the solid dye skips the liquid stage entirely and turns straight into a gas, which opens the polyester fibre and bonds inside it.

When it cools, the fibre closes with the colour locked inside. Run your hand over a finished Rexmon jersey and you will not feel the print at all, because there is no layer to feel. The design is the fabric.

Start A Custom Design
Heat Plate200 degrees Celsius, even pressure across the full panel
▼   HEAT AND PRESSURE   ▼
Transfer PaperYour artwork, mirror printed with sublimation ink
Ink LayerTurns to gas, never becomes liquid, so nothing sits on top
Polyester PanelFibres open, absorb the dye, then close and lock it in
RESULT: PRINT INSIDE THE FIBRE, NOT ON IT
From File To Finished Kit

The Five Stage Line

Every sublimated order at Rexmon runs through the same five stages, and quality is checked at each one.

1

Artwork Setup

Your design is laid onto the cut pattern so logos, numbers and stripes line up perfectly across every seam.

2

Colour Proofing

A strike off is printed and checked against your Pantone references under daylight before bulk begins.

3

Transfer Printing

Large format printers lay the design onto transfer paper at full production width.

4

Heat Press

Paper and fabric pass through the calender press. The dye gasses off and bonds into the fibre.

5

Cut And Stitch

Printed panels are cut and assembled into the finished garment, then inspected piece by piece.

Colour Without Limits

Twelve Colours Cost The Same As One

Gradients, fades, photographic detail, player names and numbers. Sublimation prices on area, not on colour count, which is why a Rexmon kit can be as bold as your club actually wants it to be.

Straight Comparison

Sublimation Against The Alternatives

We offer embroidery and other decoration too, so this is not a sales pitch. It is where each method genuinely wins and loses.

Sublimation

Best For Full Kits
  • Unlimited colours at no extra cost
  • Prints edge to edge and across seams
  • Never cracks, peels or fades out
  • Adds zero weight and zero stiffness
  • Names and numbers cost nothing extra
  • Needs polyester, will not work on cotton

Screen Print

Best For Simple Logos
  • Cheap for one or two colours in high volume
  • Works on cotton and blends
  • Each extra colour costs more
  • Cannot print over seams cleanly
  • Sits on the surface, cracks over time
  • Blocks breathability where the ink sits

Heat Vinyl

Best For Quick Numbers
  • Fast for one off names and numbers
  • No setup cost for a single garment
  • Peels at the corners after repeated washing
  • Heavy and hot against the skin
  • Not suitable for full garment graphics
  • Limited to flat solid colours
Technical Specification

Our Sublimation Spec

Print MethodDye sublimation, transfer paper and calender press
Print ResolutionUp to 1440 dpi
Colour MatchingPantone referenced, D65 daylight approval
Max Print Width1.9 metres, full panel coverage
Colour CountUnlimited, including gradients and photographic detail
Fabric BasePolyester and recycled polyester, 100 percent poly face
Wash FastnessGrade 4 to 5, print outlives the garment
Minimum Order10 pieces per design
Mockup TurnaroundWithin 48 hours, free of charge
Bulk Lead Time15 to 21 days after artwork approval
What This Unlocks

Things You Simply Cannot Do Any Other Way

Unlimited Colours

A twelve colour gradient costs exactly the same as a single flat colour.

360°

Full Wrap Graphics

Designs continue across shoulders, sleeves and side seams without breaking.

1:1

Player Personalisation

Every jersey in the run can carry a different name and number at no extra charge.

0g

No Added Weight

Nothing sits on the fabric, so the kit breathes exactly as the fabric was engineered to.

Common Questions

Before You Order

Will the print fade after a season?

No. The dye is inside the fibre, not on it. The fabric will wear out long before the print does, and that is not marketing, it is what our ISO 105 wash tests show.

Can you sublimate cotton?

No, and be careful of anyone who says they can. Sublimation dye bonds to polyester. On cotton it washes straight out. For cotton garments we use embroidery or print instead.

Can you match our exact club colours?

Yes. Send Pantone codes or a physical swatch and we will match against them, then send you a strike off for sign off before bulk runs.

Do names and numbers cost extra?

Not on sublimated kits. Each jersey is printed individually anyway, so personalisation is included in the price.

What file should we send?

Vector AI, EPS, PDF or SVG is ideal. A high resolution PNG works too. If all you have is a rough sketch, our design team will redraw it.

What is the minimum order?

Ten pieces per design. There is no setup or screen charge, which is why small club orders stay affordable.

Send Your Design, Get A Free Mockup

Artwork, sketch or just an idea and a crest. We will send a full colour mockup within 48 hours at no cost and no obligation.

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