ALUMINIUM GAZEBO RANGE

CUSTOMISED CANOPY PRINTING

SUBLIMATION PRINTING

For our custom printed designs, we use dye sublimation printing. Dye sublimation printing is a unique and advanced printing technique that utilizes the science of sublimation to produce high-quality and vibrant prints on a variety of surfaces, particularly textiles and materials with a polymer coating. The process involves the use of special dyes that have the ability to transition directly from a solid to a gas state without passing through a liquid phase.

The first step in dye sublimation printing is to create a digital image, typically using a computer and specialized design software. This image is then printed onto a transfer paper using specially formulated sublimation inks. Unlike traditional inks, these sublimation inks have the unique property of sublimating—turning into a gas—when exposed to heat.
Next, the printed transfer paper is carefully placed on the surface of the gazebo canopy or wall material. The transfer paper and material are then subjected to heat and pressure using a heat press. As the temperature rises, the sublimation inks on the transfer paper turn into a gas and permeate the surface of the material. The high temperature allows the pores of the material to open up, enabling the gas to penetrate and bond with the fibers or coating.

Once the heat press cycle is complete, the material is allowed to cool, and the sublimated inks solidify, becoming a permanent part of the canopy or wall. The result is a sharp, detailed, and durable print.