When shopping for heat press supplies, you’ve probably come across something called sublimation paper. But if you’re new to the world of transfer paper and heat presses, you might be wondering: What is sublimation paper?

That is an extremely common question within the heat press community and one we’ve all had to learn at some point!

In short, sublimation paper is a specialty printing paper that absorbs and holds ink. When placed on a blank surface and heated, the sublimation paper releases the ink onto the material. This process allows you to indirectly print on all different materials and products.

On the one hand, sublimation paper is an extremely quick and easy way to create your own personalized t-shirts and other goods. Everyone from home crafters to professional printers uses this process.

But if you want to ensure high-quality results from your sublimation paper, you need to know a bit about how this paper works and the best methods for using it.