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does sublimation ink work on cotton
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Sublimation ink is designed primarily for use on polyester materials and is not directly suited for cotton. The reason is its unique bonding process, which requires the polyester fibers to open under heat and pressure to accept the gas-state dye. Cotton, lacking these synthetic fibers, doesn’t allow for the same ink bonding, leading to poor color vibrancy and durability. However, there are workarounds like using a polyester coating spray for cotton or specific blends designed to be more receptive to sublimation ink. These methods can improve results but typically don't match the quality seen on pure polyester items.
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