What Media to Use
Figuring out which media to use can be tricky as there are so many options available.
This guide will help you decide what will be the correct media for your project:
Non-Fabrics / Hard Surfaces
Plastic Bottle / Lunchbox | BEST | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Balloons | YES | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Puzzles (Sublimation) | No | No | No | No | No | No | YES |
Acrylics (Sublimation) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | YES |
Acrylics (Non-Sublimation) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Wooden Surfaces | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | YES - with coating or pre-coated |
Metal Surfaces | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | YES - with coating or pre-coated |
Cardboard Surfaces | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Ceramic Surfaces | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | YES - with coating or pre-coated |
Fabrics
100% Polyester - Light Colours | BEST | Yes | Yes | Yes |
100% Polyester - Dark Colours | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
100% Cotton - Light Colours | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
100% Cotton - Dark Colours | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cotton & Polyester Blend - Dark Colours | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cotton & Polyester Blend - Light Colours | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Nylon | No | No | No | No |
Fluffy Fabric - 100% Polyester | Yes | No | No | No |
Fluffy Fabric - 100% Cotton | No | No | No | No |
Fluffy Fabric - Other Blends | No | No | No | No |
Spandex / Lycra | No | No | YES | Test First |
Updated on: 28/03/2024
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