Sublimation is full-color and edge-to-edge—but your file still matters. Learn what types of logos work best and how to prep them for clean sublimated results.
Sublimation gives you full-color freedom—but your file still needs to be set up correctly. This guide walks through what works, what to avoid, and how to get sharp, print-ready results.
Use PNG, SVG, or high-res PDF. Transparent PNG is ideal if you want to float the logo over color. Avoid low-res JPGs—they don’t handle full-bleed printing well and often print blurry.
Use 300 DPI artwork at print size. If you're designing externally, build it at the exact dimensions you want printed. Blurry inputs = blurry output—sublimation is ultra crisp when done right.
If your logo floats over a jersey or design, use a transparent background. If your logo includes a shape behind it (like a badge), make sure it’s intentional. We print what we see.
Sublimation can go edge to edge, but your file needs bleed—at least 0.5" past the edge. Our online designer handles this for you, but if you're submitting a full custom print, include bleed manually.
Drop shadows, glow effects, blend modes, and transparencies might look good on screen—but they won’t print right unless flattened. If you're not sure, export as a flattened PNG or PDF before uploading.