From ice hockey uniforms to hoops jerseys, sublimation printing produces a vibrant and high quality print on fabrics and materials that highlight the endless design possibilities with Wooter Apparel.
When news broke back in February of this year that the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning were unveiling their new alternate uniforms before taking to the ice, there’s one word that came to mind after reviewing the fresh jersey release: “sublimation”.
It’s a word and process Wooter Apparel knows inside and out.
With a color scheme of midnight black, storm grey, and flash silver throughout the jersey, sublimation printing was used from the sleeves and jersey numbers (and also the hockey socks!) and was utilized to allow fans the chance to experience the jersey in a unique way thanks to sublimation printing. More and more, it is that kind of connection that takes the jersey from a mere design or style to something far more personal. Times have changed in how sports apparel is customized and created. For many years, sports jerseys and team uniforms were primarily constructed together with simple screen printing and basic heat transfer to the garment. Regardless if it were a logo, jersey number, or last name scrawled across the back of the jersey, chances are one of these two methods would be applied. Yet when logos and emblems faded and jersey numbers began to crack over time, something had to give. That’s when sublimation printing started to revolutionize the sports apparel world.
This is just one of the areas that Wooter Apparel specializes in.
In fact, the company has broken down their own approach to sublimation printing on jerseys and uniforms into 5 Easy Steps detailing the “Start To Finish” process. The history alone on the matter is enough to validate how Wooter Apparel’s futuristic approach toward sports apparel has picked up where Wes Hoekstra and digital textile printing technology left off in the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. It’s safe to say sublimation printing has emerged as the new wave when customizing and creating athletic jerseys and uniforms and Wooter Apparel remains at the forefront in this area since launching the brand in 2014.
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Essentially, the process of dying a design onto the fabric directly has allowed for athletes, coaches, and teams to stand out on the field or on the court in a whole new way while wearing Wooter Apparel. Among the many benefits and features of sublimation range from being able to customize your own look and feel for the jersey or uniform, with no fading, cracking, or peeling. Thanks to the sublimation printing process, the ink is dyed directly into the fabric and is extremely durable, breathable, and creates a softer feel to the fabric. Perhaps the biggest advantage: the color shades and tones really come to life with sublimation printing. Instead of the traditional screen printing, custom designs are instantly dyed into the fabric which creates a more eye appealing jersey and uniform. It’s one of the attributes that has continued to push Wooter Apparel ahead of the competition.
Another Home Run For Wooter Apparel: Images and designs using the sublimation printing process yield eye-popping and permanent colors that are embedded into the substrate or fabric, rather than just printed on the surface.
Trust the process.
We’ve heard that old adage time and time again across professional sports, yet when it comes to sublimation printing, the process really is what allows for creating a unique sportswear experience — the look, the feel, the way the jersey or uniform stands out on the field, court, or ice. While a digital printing method like sublimation printing is becoming the new norm when it comes to customizing sports jerseys and uniforms, it certainly provides some versatile options and unlimited opportunities in creating athletic apparel that really pops and leaves a lasting impression on you.
What They Are Saying About Wooter Apparel’s Sublimation and Customized Jerseys and Uniforms
Within the last year alone, Wooter Apparel has had the privilege to customize a number of jerseys and uniforms for sports teams, leagues, coaches, and athletes around the world. In each case, creating custom sports apparel employs the quality sublimation printing process that Wooter has become known for…
What I appreciate the most about Wooter is the design flexibility. They have brought my designs to life and have even added some flavor of their own. — Prep Ball Stars Founder, Tony Leach
Looks are everything when drawing attention to what you are doing, so partnering with Wooter to create a more professional look is huge for us. In addition, the ladies love them and the material is amazing. — Basketball Beauties League Player and Commissioner, Chriselle “Kookie” Taloma
Every tournament we are in, multiple people are coming and talking to us about our jerseys. To be honest, I had no plan or method for finding Wooter or jersey sponsor. All I knew was our kids deserved something special to put on each game. — Urban Impact Hoops (Pittsburgh) Coach and Director, Rocky Higgins
It’s been great to team-up with Wooter Apparel on recent projects. Their uniforms have become critical to the success of our event…the collaboration resulted in a beautifully designed uniform that won over event participants and spectators. — Gotham Hoops Founder, Ray Anczelowicz
For the past two years we have appreciated the professionalism of Wooter along with the care of detail for each uniform. We appreciate how they make sure the design that we give them for the uniforms is exactly what they give us. Having a uniformed look for our charity and celebrity game makes the players and coaches even more proud to be apart of such an awesome event. — Balling 4 Lupus Founder, Bo Talley-Williams