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A Look at Two Different Print Technologies: Dye Sublimation and UV

Since the introduction of the first personal computer, we have been ushered into the “digital age.” Technology has

transformed virtually every aspect of our daily lives, and this phenomenon has been no different in the digital printing

arena. Digital printing technology is pushing the envelope when it comes to what we can print on and how to do so more

efficiently. “Can I print on that?” is the new mantra, as customization increasingly replaces mass production as the new

norm.

Let’s take, for instance, a plain cellphone cover. There’s nothing spectacular about this generic piece of plastic.

However, once it’s decorated, the perceived value of the product exponentially increases. The performance of the case hasn’

t increased, yet people are willing to pay more, simply because it has been personalized.

There are a variety of methods used to decorate plastic products, with one of the most popular processes being dye

sublimation. While most people associate dye

sublimation paper with textiles and apparel, this is not solely the case, as this process also can be used to

decorate a broad array of plastic or rigid substrates.