Trophex Newsletter June 2019 JUNE TEN 2019 NEWSLETTER | Page 10

NOVACHROME
What is Dye Sublimation?
Dye Sublimation printing is a process
whereby full colour images, text and
other graphics can be transferred onto
a receptive item. The process relies on a
specialised ‘dye sublimation’ ink, which
when heated changes from being a solid
dye to being a gas, without passing through
a liquid stage. Taking this a step further,
if this gas encounters polymer fibres as
it moves, it will penetrate those fibres,
permanently dyeing them. Nova Chrome
supply a number of options for this unique,
exciting process.
realistic images on a wide range of unique personal and promotional
products that your customers will love. All of this can be done in five
simple steps…
The 5 Steps to Sublimation
1. Create your artwork
Create your artwork on your PC or Mac using a standard graphics
programme. Packages such as Adobe Photoshop, CorelDraw or
Illustrator are all fine to work with.
Use the Nova Chrome product templates for fast accurate sizing and
shaping. Photos or logos can be scanned and for extra scope you
may want to add a digital camera to the system.
Those who have purchased one of the Virtuoso Series printers have
the added benefit of using Sawgrass’ online design suite Creative
Studio & Virtuoso Print Manager. Creative Studio offers the ability to
design artwork on any internet connected device (PC, Mac, tablet or
phone) and access a library of hundreds of templates, with thousands
of customisable designs – all at no extra cost!
Starter Kits are available for those taking their first steps into
personalisation, while Nova Chrome also supply printers, sublimation
inks and heat transfer presses for those who simply wish to upgrade or
expand their existing system. Most importantly, they provide continued
technical support to their customers, ensuring they get the best
possible results.
The products they supply are all polymer coated (or otherwise
produced from polymer based materials), and therefore sublimation
ready. This range includes items such as ceramic & bone china mugs,
photo slates, acrylic photo blocks, aluminium, woods and much more
besides.
The process is quick and easy and as the equipment is quite compact,
minimal working space is required. You can print as many or as few
prints as you need therefore producing a ‘one off’, short run or
multiples to suit your requirements. End results are vibrant, photo-
2. Printing your artwork
Print your artwork from your chosen Dye Sub printer. Nova Chrome
supply sublimation inks for a range of printers, including Sawgrass’
Virtuoso line of
printers – which
range from A4 to A1
in size. For optimum
results, it is
important to select a
printer and inks
suitable for your
needs and they are
happy to discuss the
available options.
The majority of their
sublimation products
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JUNE 2019
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