Sublimation is a special ink printed onto a non-stick transfer paper that is then applied to polyester-based garments using heat and pressure. Sublimation is the process of turning a solid directly into a gas causing the design to fuse to the polyester and become a part of the fabric. PROS: exceptional detail possibility, unlimited color options, extreme durability CONS: can only be applied to light-colored, polyester-based items LASTS: the life of the garment PROCESSED: In House