ISA 2025, April 23-25, 2025 Las Vegas, NV, Booth NO.: 545
SUPERINKS will show our sublimation ink, DTF pigment ink, reactive ink, dye ink, UV ink, eco solvent ink, solvent ink, etc. for textile, corrugated box, office, advertisement, gift and home decoration, packing, label printing, etc. Address: Las Vegas, NV
This is not only an exhibition, but also an opportunity for in-depth dialogue. We sincerely invite colleagues, partners and media friends from all walks of life to visit and give guidance, discuss new trends in industry development, share successful cases and build a bridge of cooperation. SUPERINKS looks forward to working with you to expand the market, share opportunities and create brilliance together.
Welcome to visit SUPERINKS booth at 545
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Let’s meet at the ISA exhibition in the United States and explore the infinite possibilities of the world of color together.
SUPERINKS will show our sublimation ink, DTF pigment ink, reactive ink, dye ink, UV ink, eco solvent ink, solvent ink, etc. for textile, corrugated box, office, advertisement, gift and home decoration, packing, label printing, etc.
You can check this exhibition URL for more information: https://www.apppexpo.com/?lang=EN. Address: National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) No.333 Songze Avenue, Qingpu District, Shanghai, China.
From October 14 to October 18, 2024, SUPERINKS participated in the 2024 ITMA ASIA, held in Shanghai. This annual exhibition provided a vital platform for engaging with both existing and potential clients, fostering meaningful dialogue and connections within the industry.
2024 ITMA ASIA, renowned as a premier event in the textile and garment technology sector, attracted a diverse array of exhibitors and visitors from around the globe. For SUPERINKS, by participating in discussions and exchanging ideas, we were able to strengthen relationships with current customers while also identifying potential collaborations with new partners.
We also received many visits from new customers at this ITMA exhibition.
As we look towards the future, we remain dedicated to upholding the standards of quality and service that define SUPERINKS, ensuring continued success in our endeavors, and we look forward to seeing you again at the APPPEXPO 2025 next year.
What is the difference between ordinary sublimation ink and high light resistance sublimation ink?
Typically, if using regular sublimation ink, we might see a significant fading of cyan first, followed by black, magenta, and yellow within 30 days. In the last 10 years, our printing room has provided paper that has been printed with high light resistance sublimation ink, which the customer transfers to metal by himself, and it can last for 10 years outside. So, the sublimation ink lasts that long. If you print it on synthetic fabric, such as solution-dyed acrylic with high light resistance, the image can last for more than 10 years.
Sublimation ink for Epson i3200 suitable for which print heads?
For Epson i3200-a1, DX7, DX6, DX5, DX4, etc. print heads.
For Kyocera print heads
Sublimation ink is suitable for printer brands:
Atexco, Homer, Efi, Flora, etc.
Skycolor, Fedar, Xkeda, Grando, etc.
SUPERINKS can offer colors for sublimation ink as follows:
This sublimation ink for Epson has features as follows:
Good resistance to dry and wet rubbing and good light resistance. If the base material has good weather resistance, the outdoor weather resistance of the printed pattern can reach 10 years.
SUPERINKS sublimation ink’s black ink is ultra-high concentration without a color cast, CMY, and other colors bright and saturated.
No ink flying, no ink bleeding, sharpness, and no mutual penetration.
Stable formula, particles smaller than 0.3 μm, very smooth, friendly to the print head.
Smoke-free formula, high transfer rate, environmental protection, and economy.
Long shelf life, 12 months in a bottle, and longer in the bag.
According to the SGS report, the ink does not contain harmful materials and is environmentally friendly and harmless.
Outdoor metal advertising boards, outdoor metal display racks, etc.
Sofa, bed sheets, curtains, etc.
This sublimation ink printing condition:
Temperature: 20-30℃. If beyond the temperature range, please use a heater or air conditioner. Humidity: 40-60%.
Thermal transfer printing conditions:
Temperature: 225℃ or above.
Time: about 60s.
Pressure: around 0.3 – 0.8 mPa. The above values are for reference only and should be adjusted by users according to specific circumstances.
This sublimation ink package:
Drum/Bottle pack in 25 KG,
Drum/Bottle pack in 20 KG,
Drum/Bottle pack in 5 KG,
A customized package is available
Sublimation ink
SUPERINKS sublimation ink working process:
Method 1: Printing on heat transfer paper. Heat press to transfer the pattern from paper to polyester cloth.
Method 2: Sizing the polyester cloth. Dry the cloth. Direct printing on the cloth.
Ways to send samples by sublimation:
Send paper samples of printed pictures.
Or test ink samples.
Precautions for the use of sublimation ink:
Suitable for fabrics or metal materials with more than 80% chemical fiber.
Pay attention to the shelf life of the ink before use. The expired ink is likely to precipitate and block the print head.
Dye sublimation ink is colored by heating, and the color before heating is not bright.
The temperature, pressure, and duration of the use process, as well as the fabric, will affect the vividness and colorfastness of the color.
The ink colors of different manufacturers will be different. If the color requirements are strict, an ICC curve is required.
Instructions for use of digital printing inks:
Shake the ink well before putting it on the machine; It will be best if you can use it up within 1 week after opening.
Before using our products for the first time, please empty the ink cartridges, ink circuits, and dampers. If possible, please clean the ink circuit system and replace it with a new damper.
It’s very important to make an ICC profile to get brilliant colors if need makes an ICC profile, contact us, we will help.
Transport and storage conditions:
Avoid direct light, and storage temperature at 15-30℃; after opening the seal of the package, please avoid dust and other sundries going into ink composition.
The goods are identified as Non-dangerous goods in accordance with IMO, RID/ADR, IMDG, ICAO, IATA.
MSDS available.
ink sublimation transport lisence
Composition classification of fabrics and suitable digital printing solutions：
Sublimation ink is dye-based or pigment-based, this question may be confusing when somebody is starting about this market. The answer is: Sublimation ink is dye-based ink. Why? Below is the explanation from SUPERINKS.
The whole name of Sublimation ink is Water-based dye sublimation ink. From Chemical components, Sublimation ink is dye-based, When heated to more than 130℃, it turns to a molecular level and can be completely soluble in water— Acting as a dye-based ink performance.
Part two:
But why does somebody say Sublimation ink is pigment-based? There is a certain reason for this:
In Common:
The water-based dye sublimation ink, in normal temperatures (0-40℃), is granular in form, and slightly soluble in water. The normal pigment ink, in normal temperatures (0-40℃), is granular in form, and slightly soluble in water. So we will say that, sublimation ink and pigment ink with the same physical form at normal temperatures.
In difference:
Pigment ink particles are stones, When heated to 1000℃ or more, it will turn to ash. While sublimation ink, when it is heated to 130 ℃, it turns to a molecular level and can be completely soluble in water, just as dye-based ink.
Part three:
Sublimation ink works in a special function. When at normal temperature, it is granular. We print it on a transfer paper, then put the cloth and the paper printed with sublimation ink together, during the heat pressing process, sublimation ink will become molecular level and completely soluble in water. In the meantime, the polyester’s components: chemical fiber will loosen, like opening the door, letting molecular-level sublimation go in. During the heat pressing process, sublimation ink molecular has changed, the color of the ink on the cloth becomes brighter when heated at high temperature, and the water will evaporate at the same time. When the temperature cools down, “close the door” again, and then the sublimation printed process is finished, in this way, sublimation ink-printed polyester cloth gets good color resistance on the wash. While the normal dye-based ink is soluble in water, no wash color resistance.
Until April 11, 2023, Atexco printer company released 4 types of sublimation ink for their Kyocera print heads. We use the Kyocera printhead Atexco printer and do these sublimation ink tests, see from the “dry speed”, “picture resolution”, “fluency”, and “color density”, etc to identify the difference.
4 inks test for Kyocera printhead Atexco printer:
The model CSK00011 (We say it 11) is produced by L ink factory, the features are: high resolution, and dry too fast. The customer tested about open printer without print for a half hour, he printed the nozzle check and find a lot of missing pins. We can see the video for the information:
The model CSK00012 is produced by L ink factory also, the features are: not in high resolution, but dry speed is good slow enough. Here to see the details:
The model CSK00015 is produced by T ink factory. Customer’s feedback is: The resolution is between “11” and “12”, still dry very fast, like 10 minutes. If dry speed too fast, the customer need clean print head too many times each day, which will reduce their feeling of performance experience.
The model CSK00080 is produced by Atexco’s own ink factory in TianJin City. When I first see this model, it was Mar 7, 2023, in a Chinese customer’s place. The features are: The resolution is middle, but cyan color shows “heavy and light lines, uneven colors on picture”. Please check the video:
SUPERINKS sublimation ink, can stay 1 hour without printing while printer turned on, the dry speed slower than CSK00011, while keeping the highest resolution for the pictures. One of our customers said: Ink dry slower, after one night, no need clean, ink density higher, friendly to print head. And if you have this SUPERINKS sublimation ink model at hand, you can compare the smell, the smell is much less than “11”.
This Kyocera head Atexco printer, uses best in room temperature of 20-28 ℃ and humidity of 50-80%. And we test SUPERINKS ink at 35 celsuis and 45% humidity extreme environment, printing for 2 hours, still working fluently, as the video here: https://youtu.be/e2ARSkMrX5U
And we suggest to our customers, if you want the printing to be stable, and smooth for days and nights working, you can install a humidifier in your printing room, like this:
If you have more questions about Atexco Kyocera print head printers to discuss, welcome to communicate with us.
There are three traditional sublimation heat transfer printing techniques: silk screen heat transfer printing, gravure printing (copper plate, electric engraving) heat transfer printing, and offset printing heat transfer printing. Traditional sublimation heat transfer printing is characterized by plate printing.
Digital heat transfer technology is a new technology that combines traditional heat transfer technology and digital printing technology to print color images and patterns without plate making. It is characterized by the application of digital printing technology to print color patterns and images without plate making, which saves the process and cost of plate making, so it is suitable for the production and printing of personalized products. The technical feature of digital heat transfer printing is that digital printing equipment uses special heat transfer color printing ink and heat transfer printing paper. The original texture of the material will not be changed after the sublimation pattern is transferred, and the hand feeling and appearance are good. The earliest countries to apply this technology include the United States, South Korea, Italy, Switzerland, China and others countries.
Application of Sublimation Ink
Sublimation inks are mostly formulated from textile disperse dyes, other chemical additives and water. Due to its saturated color and good weather resistance, disperse dyes are widely used in textile printing and dyeing, and are still one of the main raw materials in the printing and dyeing industry so far. The traditional textile printing and dyeing industry has serious environmental pollution problems in the process of dyeing with dispersed pigments, and it is not suitable for small batch production. The emergence of sublimation inks has made up for this defect.
The world famous brands of digital sublimation inks are: Epson, JTeck USA, Sawgrass, InkTec, DuPont, MIMAKI, Sensient Inks, JETCOLOUR, Hilord, and Nazdar.
Active markets are: Asia (China, Japan, India, Korea), North America (USA, Canada, Mexico), Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Northern Europe, Spain, Belgium, Poland, Russia, Turkey), South America and the Middle East and Africa.
How to distinguish whether a sublimation ink is good or not? We can confirm it from the following four dimensions.
The fineness of the printed pattern. The print nozzles below 5PL are suitable for high-precision requirements. The high precision of the printer is very important, and the ink will also affect it.
Color consistency, is related to the print head, ink, RIP software and machine brand.
Continuous production, which is related to the fluency of ink and machine.
The physical and chemical testing indicators of fabrics, such as sun exposure, dry/wet rubbing fastness, perspiration fastness, and azo and heavy metal content, are related to the coating of ink and paper.
Dye-sublimation ink printing is used for polyester fabrics, not only for clothing, but also for interior decorative fabrics, and outdoor advertisements (banner advertisements, backlit box advertisements, etc.) and due to the environmental protection of dye-sublimation printing, it will replace Traditional printing, instead of more and more advertising printing. In the Chinese market, dye-sublimation inks have matured around 2014, can reach a storage time of more than 8 months, and can withstand the high and low temperatures of sea transportation. From 2018 to 2022, China’s sublimation ink will begin to show explosive growth. Starting in 2023, the cost and price of sublimation ink will drop, and it will continue to occupy a larger market. There will also be more and more Chinese sublimation ink factories going international and establishing branches in different countries.
Is all sublimation ink the same? Is Epson compatible with sublimation ink?
You need special ink for sublimation. Not all sublimation ink is the same, there is a different density for different types of sublimation ink, and in different models, different suppliers’ ink has different color tones and different stability. You can not use any kind of sublimation ink, you have to use match ink. Tell the supplier what printer and head you use, what process of printing you do, what kind of fabric you do, and what application, and then you can get a matching ink. Epson is compatible with sublimation ink. Also Roland and Mimaki.
HP stitch s500 is sublimation ink printing too, but its head uses heat bubble technology, which different system from Japanese printers and Chinese printers.
What is the difference between sublimation ink and regular ink?
Can you switch from regular ink to sublimation ink?
Sublimation ink is a kind of water-based safe ink that only shows its beautiful color after heat, before heat the color of the ink is dark and old. This kind of ink will have a chemical reaction while heating from paper to fabric, after the chemical reaction, the color gets bright and firmly fixed on the fabric without hand feel. Normal ink doesn’t meet that chemical reaction.
You can switch a printer from regular ink to sublimation ink, as long as totally cleans the regular ink, and the printer and printhead match the sublimation ink needs.
Sublimation ink is a kind of special inkjet ink, it is different from office use desktop water-based dye ink.
The features:
The black ink is ultra-high concentration without a color cast, CMY colors are bright and saturated.
No ink flying, no ink bleeding, sharpness, and no mutual penetration.
Stable formula, particles smaller than 0.3 μm, very smooth, friendly to the print head.
Smoke-free formula, high transfer rate, environmental protection, and economy.
Long shelf life, 12 months in bottle, and longer in the bag.
Good resistance to dry and wet rubbing and good light resistance.
According to the SGS report, the ink does not contain harmful materials and is environmentally friendly and harmless.
Applicable materials:
Textile as: polyester cloth, nylon cloth;
Hard media such as: glass, crystal, ceramic, metal, wood, etc.
Application of Sublimation Ink
The printing condition:
Temperature: 20-30℃. If beyond the temperature range, please use a heater or air conditioner.
Humidity: 40-60%.
What kind of package we can offer?
Drum/Bottle pack in 25 KG,
Drum/Bottle pack in 20 KG,
Drum/Bottle pack in 5 KG,
Bag pack in 2 KG,
Drum/Bottle pack in 1 KG,
Bag pack in 1 KG,
Bag in the cartridge in 440g,
A customized package is available.
What is the process of sublimation? How do I start printing in sublimation? How does dye sublimation work step by step?
Installed rolled up heat transfer paper on the printer,
Printing on the heat transfer paper,
Put the printed paper on the surface of blank polyester cloth,
heat while pressing them,
Take away the waste paper, and leave printed cloth.
Precautions:
It is only suitable for fabrics with more than 80% chemical fiber.
Pay attention to the shelf life of the ink before use. The expired ink is likely to precipitate and block the print head.
Dye sublimation ink is colored by heating, and the color before heating is not bright.
The temperature, pressure, and duration of the use process, as well as the fabric, will affect the vividness and colorfastness of the color.
The ink colors of different manufacturers will be different. If the color requirements are strict, an ICC curve is required.
Instructions or manuals:
Shake the ink well before putting it on the machine; It will be best if you can use it up within 1 week after opening.
Before using our products for the first time, please empty the ink cartridges, ink circuits, and dampers. If possible, please clean the ink circuit system and replace it with a new damper.
It’s very important to make an ICC profile to get brilliant colors, if need to make an ICC profile, contact us, we will help.
Transport and storage conditions:
Avoid direct light, and storage temperature at 15-30℃; after opening the seal of the package, please avoid dust and other sundries going into ink composition.
The goods are identified as Non-dangerous goods in accordance with IMO, RID/ADR, IMDG, ICAO, and IATA.
MSDS available.
What fabrics can use digital print on? How many types of digital printing are there on fabric?
This sublimation ink for Epson has features as follows:
SUPERINKS sublimation ink’s black ink is ultra-high concentration without a color cast, CMY, and other colors bright and saturated.
No ink flying, no ink bleeding, sharpness, and no mutual penetration.
Stable formula, particles smaller than 0.3 μm, very smooth, friendly to the print head.
Smoke-free formula, high transfer rate, environmental protection, and economy.
Long shelf life, 12 months in bottle, and longer in the bag.
Good resistance to dry and wet rubbing and good light resistance.
According to the SGS report, the ink does not contain harmful materials and is environmentally friendly and harmless.
Sublimation ink SGS report
Applicable materials:
Textile as: polyester cloth, nylon cloth;
Hard media such as: glass, crystal, ceramic, metal, wood, etc.
Application:
Fabric printing (clothing, shoes, hats, curtains, ties, bags, umbrellas, clothing accessories, webbing), making personalized cups, cutlery, kettles, pen cases, personalized photo albums, etc.
Sublimation ink application
This sublimation ink printing condition:
Temperature: 20-30℃. If beyond the temperature range, please use a heater or air conditioner.
Humidity: 40-60%.
This sublimation ink package:
Drum/Bottle pack in 25 KG,
Drum/Bottle pack in 20 KG,
Drum/Bottle pack in 5 KG,
Drum/Bottle pack in 1 KG,
A customized package is available
Sublimation ink
SUPERINKS sublimation ink working process:
Method 1: Printing on heat transfer paper. Heat press to transfer the pattern from paper to polyester cloth.
Method 2: Sizing the polyester cloth. Dry the cloth. Direct printing on the cloth.
Precautions for the use of sublimation ink:
It is only suitable for fabrics with more than 80% chemical fiber.
Pay attention to the shelf life of the ink before use. The expired ink is likely to precipitate and block the print head.
Dye sublimation ink is colored by heating, and the color before heating is not bright.
The temperature, pressure, and duration of the use process, as well as the fabric, will affect the vividness and colorfastness of the color.
The ink colors of different manufacturers will be different. If the color requirements are strict, an ICC curve is required.
Instructions for use of digital printing inks:
Shake the ink well before putting it on the machine; It will be best if you can use it up within 1 week after opening.
Before using our products for the first time, please empty the ink cartridges, ink circuits, and dampers. If possible, please clean the ink circuit system and replace it with a new damper.
It’s very important to make an ICC profile to get brilliant colors if need makes an ICC profile, contact us, we will help.
Transport and storage conditions:
Avoid direct light, and storage temperature at 15-30℃; after opening the seal of the package, please avoid dust and other sundries going into ink composition.
The goods are identified as Non-dangerous goods in accordance with IMO, RID/ADR, IMDG, ICAO, IATA.
MSDS available.
ink sublimation transport lisence
Composition classification of fabrics and suitable digital printing solutions：
