At Printagon Branding Solutions, we believe that great branding starts with great production.
That’s why we use professional-grade printing equipment and trusted techniques to ensure every product we deliver meets the highest standards for clarity, colour, and durability.
TRUST AND UNDERSTAND OUR PROCESS
What is Dye-Sublimation:
Dye sublimation is a premium digital printing process used to produce vibrant, long-lasting designs on polyester fabrics and coated materials. At Banner and Flag Online, we utilize two main methods of dye sublimation depending on the fabric type and product requirements—direct-to-fabric printing and transfer printing via sublimation paper. Both methods rely on a heat press to complete the process by bonding the ink permanently into the fabric fibers.
1. Direct-to-Fabric Dye Sublimation
This method involves printing specialized dye sublimation inks directly onto the fabric using high-resolution inkjet printers. After printing, the fabric is passed through a heat press, where high temperature and pressure are applied in a controlled process.
During this stage, the sublimation ink turns into gas and penetrates deep into the polyester fibers. As the fabric cools, the pores close and lock in the color, creating a print that is fully embedded in the material. This results in a soft, vibrant, and durable finish that won’t fade, crack, or peel over time.
2. Dye Sublimation Transfer (Paper to Fabric)
In this approach, the design is first printed onto special sublimation transfer paper. The printed paper is then placed face-down onto the blank fabric or item, and both are pressed together using a heat press.
At temperatures around 180–200°C, the inks on the paper vaporize and permeate the surface of the receiving material. Since the surface is polyester or polymer-coated, it opens at a molecular level to absorb the dye. Once cooled, the surface closes again, permanently bonding the color within the material.
This method is ideal for applications where direct-to-fabric printing is not suitable, but the same high-resolution, photorealistic results are required.
Why Choose Dye Sublimation:
No matter which method is used, dye sublimation offers:
- Deep, saturated colours
- Smooth gradients and fine detail
- Washable, fade-resistant prints
- A soft, professional finish
From banners and flags to soft signage and branded textiles, our dye sublimation process delivers superior quality that lasts.
* Artwork Preparation & Print Setup
Once your order is confirmed and your artwork is approved, our design team carefully prepares each file for production. We optimise layouts for print, adjust colours for accuracy, and ensure all dimensions and bleed areas meet our production standards.
* High-Quality Digital Printing
Your design is then sent to our industrial wide-format printers. Using top-tier materials and inks, we produce vibrant, high-resolution prints. This process ensures rich colour, clarity, and long-lasting quality.
* Heat Press Transfer
The printed material is moved to our heat press machines, where the design is professionally transferred and cured onto the final substrate. This ensures durability and makes the print resistant to fading, cracking, or peeling over time.
* Cutting & Sewing
Once heat-pressed, the printed rolls are delivered to our in-house sewing department. Our skilled team cuts each product to its correct size and shape, then finishes it with expert stitching, hemming, or adding eyelets and other custom elements depending on the product.
* Quality Control
Every finished product undergoes a strict quality check. We verify print quality, stitching, sizing, and overall workmanship to ensure the final result meets our exacting standards.
* Packing & Dispatch
After passing inspection, your order is carefully packed for collection or delivery. We take great care to ensure each item reaches you in perfect condition, ready to impress.
At Printagon Branding Solutions, we understand that time is just as important as quality. Once your artwork has been approved and signed off, our standard production lead time is 4 to 7 working days. This ensures we have enough time to professionally print, finish, quality-check, and package your order to our exacting standards—ready for dispatch or collection.
Contact Us:
Head Office (Nationwide):
(010) 597 7754 | info@printagon.co.za
Cape Town (Western Cape):
(021) 203 1574 | infoct@printagon.co.za