Shrink Wrap Sublimation Sleeves
Getting custom sublimation artwork to infuse and cover your product from top to bottom and edge to edge doesn't have to be overly complicated.
These shrink sleeves are made to conform to your item, delivering vibrant, full-color sublimation transfers. Shrink sleeves are most commonly used for drinkware like skinny tumblers and water bottles, but you can use them on items like sublimatable vases, too!
Simply:
- Print your full coverage design from a sublimation printer
- Using heat tape, tape your design in place on the item so the transfer is VERY tight against the product
- Then slide your shrink wrap sleeve over the product and artwork that’s taped to the item
- Use a heat gun along the item and sleeve and the sleeve will shrink to be tight against your product
- Once the sleeve is shrunk all the way, place the item in a convection oven to finish the sublimation process
- After it's "cooked" for the recommended time and temperature and cooled off, you'll simply remove the shrink wrap from the item
- TIP: For easier removal of the shrink sleeve, dunk the item in a bucket of cool water immediately upon removal from the convection oven. This will help stop the sublimation process and make it easier to remove the sleeve and transfer.
NOTE: Requires heat gun or heat appliance to use. See "Tech Docs & Downloads" tab for full instructions.
Getting custom sublimation artwork to infuse and cover your product from top to bottom and edge to edge doesn't have to be overly complicated.
These shrink sleeves are made to conform to your item, delivering vibrant, full-color sublimation transfers. Shrink sleeves are most commonly used for drinkware like skinny tumblers and water bottles, but you can use them on items like sublimatable vases, too!
Simply:
- Print your full coverage design from a sublimation printer
- Using heat tape, tape your design in place on the item so the transfer is VERY tight against the product
- Then slide your shrink wrap sleeve over the product and artwork that’s taped to the item
- Use a heat gun along the item and sleeve and the sleeve will shrink to be tight against your product
- Once the sleeve is shrunk all the way, place the item in a convection oven to finish the sublimation process
- After it's "cooked" for the recommended time and temperature and cooled off, you'll simply remove the shrink wrap from the item
- TIP: For easier removal of the shrink sleeve, dunk the item in a bucket of cool water immediately upon removal from the convection oven. This will help stop the sublimation process and make it easier to remove the sleeve and transfer.
NOTE: Requires heat gun or heat appliance to use. See "Tech Docs & Downloads" tab for full instructions.