Difference between pigment ink and sublimation ink

Update time : 2020-12-18 13:18:57

Today we are going to discuss the difference between pigment ink and sublimation ink, both used for printing. We will put them in comparison, because when buying inks it is important to know their characteristic and the best way to take advantage of them.

Pigment ink
Pigment ink, as the name suggests, contains pigments. Pigments are organic color molecules that are encapsulated in a synthetic resin and suspended in a liquid to form ink. This material changes the color of the light it reflects because it can selectively absorb colors.

Typically the pigments used to make pigment ink are dry in powder form. These powders are added to a vehicle (a relatively neutral or colorless material that acts as an adhesive). Once the ink is dyed with pigments, we obtain pigment ink.

The characteristics of pigment ink :
Great water resistance
High resistance to sunlight and other environmental effects
Works for all types of paper
Pigment inks can bring high-quality results and long service life.

Sublimation ink
Sublimation is the process that consists of changing matter from a solid to a gaseous state without going through the liquid state.

Sublimation inks are special inks designed to print on sublimation paper and fabrics such as polyester. During the printing process, the ink is activated by means of a transfer plate. This is called sublimation, and it turns the ink from a solid state to a gaseous state on the surface of the paper.

The characteristics of sublimation ink :
They are excellent for printing professional image
They give very good results on fabrics such as polyester
They need special paper and printers
Using sublimation inks can provide excellent and long-lasting results, but at the cost of limited flexibility of the media.

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Difference between pigment ink and sublimation ink