Design around the pattern
An all-over image must be translated into cut panels. Review the artwork near seams, hems, necklines and pockets, and decide what alignment matters in the assembled garment.
Decoration · Made to your mark
Sublimation
Plan team colours, names and graphics across the garment. Match the design to the polyester base and panel pattern before approving a sample kit.
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Sialkot, Pakistan · Garments under your brand
01 — In short
What is sublimation?
Dye sublimation uses heat to transfer a design into a suitable polyester textile. It is often considered for all-over team kits and training garments. The base shade, fibre content, print process and panel construction influence the result; approve colour, coverage and placement on the actual selected garment.
02 — The order brief
Make the important details clear.
These are approval points for your specific garment. Materials, techniques, minimums and timing are confirmed in the written order brief.
- Polyester base
- Confirm fibre content, shade, weight and heat compatibility.
- Artwork layout
- Develop the design against the garment pattern and approved panel shapes.
- Names and numbers
- Supply a checked list of spellings, numbers, sizes and placement rules.
- Colour reference
- Agree physical colour targets and assess a strike-off or sample.
- Panel approval
- Check alignment across seams, size changes and the complete assembled kit.
03 — From artwork to approval
Three decisions that shape the result.
Approve the ground and colour together
The selected polyester base affects the printed result. Review a strike-off on that exact quality before treating the on-screen colour as the production reference.
Check the roster and size range
Names, numbers and artwork positions need a clear approval record. Confirm how the graphic scales across sizes and verify the player or staff list before printing.
04 — Four specialist lines
Choose the application, not just the effect.
The same method is not automatically suitable for every garment. Use these starting points to discuss a practical fabric, fit and finish combination.
Adriqa Perform
Team kits, training wear and esports graphics on suitable polyester constructions.
Explore PerformAdriqa Urban
Selected polyester fashion panels and coordinated pieces where the base and design fit the process.
Explore UrbanAdriqa Pro
Performance promotional tops or event garments using an approved polyester base.
Explore ProAdriqa Flex
Selected polyester-rich active fabrics, with heat response, stretch and coverage reviewed.
Explore Flex05 — Related garments
Start with the piece you want to make.
Explore the relevant product range, then send its design, fit and fabric requirements with your service enquiry.
06 — Care and quality
Judge the complete garment.
Follow the complete garment label, including instructions for any additional badges, transfers or trims. Review the assembled sample after the intended care process for colour, size, hand and panel appearance.
Keep the approved sample and specification together. Review any change in fabric, artwork, trim or finishing before repeating a production run; a previous approval does not establish that a different combination will behave identically.
Our quality approval approach07 — Related services
Compare the routes before deciding.
08 — Buyer questions
10 questions about Sublimation.
Practical answers for preparing the garment, artwork, sample and order brief.
Is sublimation suitable for team uniforms?
It is a useful route for many polyester team kits, particularly with full-colour or all-over artwork. Approve the base fabric, panel layout and assembled sample.
Can conventional sublimation print directly into cotton?
Conventional dye sublimation relies on a suitable polyester or polymer substrate. Other cotton decoration systems may use different media or transfer routes; confirm the actual process rather than treating them as identical.
Why is a light polyester base often used?
The ground colour influences the visible design because conventional sublimation does not provide an opaque white ink layer. Approve the selected base and colour result together.
Can sublimation include player names and numbers?
Yes. Supply a checked roster with spelling, numbers and sizes, plus the placement and scale rules. Approve the final artwork list before printing.
Will an all-over design line up perfectly at every seam?
Panel shape, cutting, sewing and size changes influence alignment. Identify the critical areas and agree realistic placement tolerances on the sample.
Can sublimation be used on stretch activewear?
Suitable polyester-based stretch fabrics can be considered. Check heat response, recovery and the appearance of the design under the garment’s intended extension.
Does sublimation create a thick surface layer?
The dye process colours the suitable substrate rather than creating an ordinary thick ink film. The selected fabric and processing still need review for final hand and appearance.
What should I approve on a sublimated kit?
Check garment fit, fabric, colours, names, numbers, panel alignment and the care result. Approve the assembled kit rather than only a flat artwork preview.
Can I approve a sample for sublimation before bulk?
Discuss sublimation with the garment and artwork brief. Review the relevant physical sample or proof, record changes and approve the final specification before the agreed bulk work proceeds.
How are quantities and timing confirmed for sublimation?
Send the garment styles, sizes, colours, artwork versions and quantity breakdown. Minimums, development scope, sample requirements and timing for sublimation are confirmed for the order in writing; there are no fixed public prices.
09 — Your next step
Bring the brief. Approve the sample.
Send the product, target fabric, colours, size range, artwork and quantity breakdown. Explain the intended use and any required performance or care evidence. We discuss the applicable route, confirm the development scope and identify the sample or proof needed for approval.
Review the finish alongside the garment fit, labels and packing. Confirm the agreed revision and order conditions before bulk production.
How sampling and approval workAdriqa Enterprises · Sialkot, Pakistan
Make the finish part of your brand.
Tell us what you are making. We will review sublimation with your garment brief and confirm the appropriate specification, sampling and order conditions.