Unleash Your Brand's True Colors
Dye-sublimation removes the limitations of traditional printing, allowing your creativity to shine without compromise.
Forget "per color" fees. Perfectly reproduce any color, complex gradient, or subtle shade in your brand guidelines. There are no creative limits.
The only choice for printing high-resolution photos, intricate illustrations, or QR codes with stunning clarity and sharpness.
The ink is infused *into* the fabric, resulting in a silky, soft-to-the-touch lanyard with zero texture that feels comfortable to wear all day.
Key commercial data for your sourcing decisions.
| Standard MOQ | 100 pcs (Standard) |
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| Sample Policy | 3-5 days (Digital proof is free) |
| Mass Production | 12-18 days after pre-production sample approval. |
| Incoterms | FOB, EXW, CIF. (DDP solutions for US/EU available) |
| Payment Terms | 30% Deposit, 70% T/T before shipment. (L/C negotiable) |
| Core Compliance | OEKO-TEX, REACH, Prop 65 |
We are committed to full transparency. We manage compliance for our partners, ensuring access to facilities that are BSCI-audited and can source GOTS/GRS certified materials.
| Feature | Dye-Sublimation | Screen Printing |
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| Color Limit | Unlimited (CMYK) | 1-4 Solid Colors |
| Detail Level | Photographic / High | Medium / Vector only |
| Texture | Smooth (No feel) | Raised Ink Texture |
Dye-sublimation uses heat to turn ink into a gas, which then bonds permanently with the polyester fibers. Unlike screen printing, which sits on top, this print is part of the fabric.
Does your brand use a fade, a shadow, or a complex illustration? Only dye-sublimation can reproduce these effects accurately. We use full-spectrum CMYK printing to hit every nuance of your design.
Maximize your real estate. We can print the same design on both sides, or use a different design on the back (e.g., a solid color or a secondary message) for a truly custom look.
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Printing complex art on fabric is technical. We ensure the result matches your screen.
Fabric absorbs ink differently than paper. Our prepress team adjusts your CMYK files for the specific fabric absorption rate to ensure your brand colors hit the target.
We use premium transfer papers and high-quality heat presses to ensure lines are sharp and text is legible, even at small font sizes.
Need to see it first? We can produce a physical printed sample in as little as 3 days, allowing you to verify the color and layout before the main run.
Direct answers to common B2B questions about sourcing dye-sublimated lanyards.
For designs with 3 or more colors, dye-sublimation is often more cost-effective than screen printing because it has a single setup cost, regardless of the number of colors. For simple 1-color logos, screen printing is cheaper.
Dye-sublimation works best on polyester-based materials. We use a high-quality, smooth-finish polyester or rPET (recycled polyester). The smooth surface ensures the highest definition print.
Yes. While dye-sublimation is a CMYK process, we use advanced color profiling to match your target Pantone (PMS) color within a very tight tolerance (typically 95%+ accuracy).
Yes. This is a standard feature. You can have a complex logo pattern on the front and a solid color or web address on the back. Note: Stitching alignment between front/back is not always 100% precise due to fabric stretch.
For the sharpest results, we recommend a vector file (.AI, .EPS, .PDF). If you are using photos, we need high-resolution raster files (.PSD, .TIFF) at a minimum of 300 dpi at actual size.
Yes, absolutely. Because the ink is chemically bonded with the fabric fibers (sublimated), the print is permanent. It is highly resistant to fading, sweat, and machine washing.
Our standard MOQ is 100 units. Dye-sublimation has lower setup costs than multi-screen printing, making it an excellent choice for smaller, high-impact orders.
Yes. The high resolution of dye sublimation makes it the *only* reliable method for printing scannable QR codes directly onto the fabric strap. We recommend a strap width of 20mm or 25mm for best scannability.
Standard production is 12-18 days after artwork approval. Because there are no screens to burn, rush orders (10 days) are often possible for dye-sublimated lanyards.
Yes. We can use rPET (Recycled Polyester) as the base fabric. It prints just as vibrantly as virgin polyester but is made from recycled plastic bottles.
No. We start with white fabric, but we print the entire surface. Your background can be black, blue, a photo of a sunset, or anything you imagine. The white fabric is completely covered.
Yes. A safety breakaway is a standard option and highly recommended. We can add a black or colored plastic breakaway buckle to the back of the neck for safety.
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