Sublimation Printing Ink in Bangladesh — for Digital and Rotary Presses

Machine Specification

Who uses sublimation ink in Bangladesh

Sublimation is the standard printing method for sportswear jerseys, activewear, promotional banners and coated-substrate merchandise (mugs, mouse pads, phone cases). It only works on polyester and polyester-coated substrates — for cotton apparel, DTF and screen printing are the alternatives.

The Bangladesh sublimation market has grown significantly with the sportswear export sector — factories producing football jerseys, cricket kits, running vests and activewear for local clubs and international buyers. Domestic promotional-merchandise producers also use sublimation for the corporate-gifting and brand-campaign markets. The ink is a consumable that works with our DTF Printer, Heat Roller Transfer Machine, and Sublimation Heat Transfer Machine in this catalog.

Applications

The largest single application is sportswear production — jerseys, kits and activewear for local sports clubs, schools, corporate teams and international buyers. Second is promotional merchandise — mugs, T-shirts, banners and giveaway items for corporate campaigns and brand launches. Third is home décor — cushion covers, curtains and photo prints where the sublimation gives fade-resistant colour that survives washing.

For workshops just adding sublimation capability to an existing textile printing operation, sublimation ink is the last piece — the machine (heat press or roller) plus the ink plus polyester substrate is a complete new revenue stream, and the equipment often pays back within a few months on sportswear contract volume.

Related equipment and supplies: DTF Printer: Direct to Film Transfer Printing Machine, Heat Roller Transfer Machine, Water Based Heat Transfer Ink.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does sublimation work on cotton?

No — sublimation only bonds to polyester and polyester-coated substrates. For cotton, use DTF printing (with DTF ink) or water-based heat-transfer ink instead. All three ink types are available in this catalog.

What printers is this ink compatible with?

Standard EPSON-head printers (both original and refill-tank designs) used in Bangladesh’s digital sublimation workshops, plus rotary sublimation systems used at higher-volume operations. Check specific compatibility with our team before ordering if your printer model is unusual.

Is the ink OK for children’s apparel?

Yes — the standard grade is Öko-Tex compliant and safe for skin-contact apparel including children’s polyester wear. Certification available on request.

What colours are available?

Standard CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black), plus light cyan and light magenta for 6-colour printers. Fluorescent and specialty colours available on order for specific applications.

What is the shelf life of unopened ink?

Standard unopened shelf life is 12 months from manufacturing date. Store below 30°C and away from direct sunlight for full shelf life.

What is the price range in Bangladesh?

Price on request. We stock 100ml bottles for small print shops up to 1L bottles for high-volume workshops. Request a quote with your typical monthly volume for a firm BDT price and delivery options.