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Sublimation Printing

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Printable sublimation fabrics

Bring your own fabric

Already sourced your own fabric? We can print on a wide range of customer-supplied bases.
Contact us to discuss your fabric and we’ll guide you through the next steps.

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Low minimums
Perfect for emerging labels, sampling, or niche projects — we don’t believe in barriers to entry.
Colour matching
We work with your swatch references to deliver colour accuracy that brings your designs to life.
In-house design support
Need help refining your artwork? Our experienced team is here to optimise your files for flawless printing.
Printed in Sydney
Locally printed in Sydney means fast turnarounds, reliable quality control, and real humans you can talk to.
Blue batik design being sublimation printed

What is sublimation printing?

Sublimation is a digital dye transfer process that uses heat and pressure to convert solid dye into a gas, which then bonds permanently with the polymer fibres of polyester fabrics.

Because the dye fuses at a molecular level, it becomes part of the fabric itself, allowing for high-resolution, full-colour designs with excellent visual clarity. This makes sublimation printing ideal for detailed artwork and high-performance applications where precision and durability are essential.

Sublimation printing is suitable for

Fashion, swim, and activewear
High quality artwork reproduction
Hospitality and healthcare fit-outs
Lightweight signage and event textiles
Upholstery and soft furnishings

Eco-conscious, short runs, no waste

All of our printing is done in-house using water-based inks, with no chemical runoff and no excess ink waste. Because we print to order, we only produce what’s needed — eliminating overproduction and unnecessary fabric waste.

We recycle all of our production and office paper, and use recycled plastic to package our fabrics.
Our team is continually researching and introducing new recycled fabric options to help reduce the environmental impact of polyester.

We never use harsh chemicals (or any substances harmful to the environment) at any stage of our process. Every decision is made with care, intention, and the planet in mind.

With over 25 years in the textile industry, we’ve fine-tuned our sublimation process to deliver superior results.

Our in-house team handles everything from file preparation to final inspection, ensuring colour accuracy, print consistency, and fast turnaround on every order. Whether you’re printing one metre or a full fit-out, we treat every job with the same precision and care.

Custom printed fabric for Jules Hunt
"Having worked with Mereton for 12 years I can highly recommend their experience, expertise and outstanding quality printed fabrics, both in the naturals and polys. We have always received exceptional service, communication and turnaround times. A fantastic Australian made business!!"
Jules Hunt
PRIMROSE INTERIORS by Anna Sassi
"The team at Mereton work tirelessly to offer the highest quality printing and service. Stunning colour reproduction, great communication and fast turnaround times. Mereton are my go to!"
Helena-Geiger-Cushions
"I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Mereton Textiles and couldn't be more impressed with their service and quality. From the first interaction, their team was professional, responsive, and genuinely dedicated to bringing my design ideas to life. The print quality is outstanding—vibrant colours and sharp details, whether for small custom orders or larger production runs, consistently exceed my expectations."
Helena Geiger
"I’ve been printing with Mereton Textiles for ten years. Their printing is second to none and their range of fabrics is excellent. They are constantly evolving and offering new products and services, like laser cutting, which saves me time (and a sore arm!). The service & communication is always fantastic and I feel confident recommending them to anyone looking for textile printing."
Robyn
Armchairs custom printed with designs by Kerrie Brown
"We've had the pleasure of working with Mereton Textiles for many years and can’t speak highly enough of their service. They are consistently helpful, reliable, and go above and beyond to meet deadlines. Nothing is ever too much trouble, and their prompt, high-quality printing ensures every project runs smoothly. Mereton is a truly collaborative partner, and their professionalism and commitment to excellence make them an essential part of our production process."
Kerrie Brown
"I had a fantastic experience working with Joe and Fabian from Mereton Textiles. From start to finish, their team were incredibly knowledgeable about the products and took the time to answer all of my questions - no matter the size. Their support and expertise made the whole process smooth and stress-free. I’m very happy with the results and appreciate their professionalism and customer service. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again or recommend them to others!"
GOAT WORKS
"Super happy with my first order through Mereton Textiles. I purchased the Boardie 2.0 recycled fabric and it's awesome. I'm a home sewer and was having trouble finding a decent boardshort fabric. Not any more! The fact that it's recycled from plastic bottles sealed the deal. Printing and mailing out was so quick and all my questions answered famously by the wonderful staff. Thank you! I will definitely be ordering again in the future."
Kelly Reimer
"We have been using these fabric printers for years. They are very quick at turning around a job and are willing to do small batches for us. I would recommend them if you need small quantities of printing(5meters) all the way up to multiple fabric rolls of print. The print quality is great and very affordable. The owner Joe is always happy to chat through a printing job."
Peggy Jackson

FAQs

Do you offer colour matching services?

We sure do! If you need something colour matched, you can quote Pantone colours or you can send in a physical swatch or item that you want us to match to.

In order for us to colour match, the files supplied must be in vector format.

You can learn more about our colour matching services here.

What fabrics does dye sublimation work on?

Sublimation bonds best to polyester (ideally 65–100%) and other polymer-coated materials. Natural fibres like cotton or linen won’t sublimate properly. For natural fabrics, check out our Natural Fabric printing options.

What is dye sublimation printing?

Dye sublimation printing is a wonderful option for those who want to create high-quality, long-lasting prints. The process uses heat, pressure and time to transfer images from specially printed papers onto fabric or suitable textiles.

This results in prints that are long lasting and have a deep, rich colour. In addition, the prints are durable and can withstand repeated washings.

Best of all, dye sublimation printing is relatively simple and straightforward, making it a great choice for those who are new to printing. So if you’re looking for a printing process that produces beautiful, lasting results, be sure to give dye sublimation a try.

How durable are the prints and how should I care for them?

Because the dye becomes part of the fibre, the print won’t crack or peel and resists fading with normal use.

For best results on how to take care of your fabric, see the "Care Instructions" tab on your chosen fabric page. Otherwise, a pretty safe bet is to cold gentle wash, line dry, avoid bleach, and use a cool iron on the reverse if needed.

What are the lead times and minimums?

We print everything to order. Production typically takes 7–10 working days, and 1-2 working days for samples.

If you require colour matching, this can extend lead times until the approval process is complete.

Our minimums are 1m for most fabrics, however a select few have 10m minimums. The minimums are listed on each individual fabric page for reference.

Can you print on dark fabrics or print white?

Sublimation dyes are transparent and there’s no white ink channel, so prints rely on a white/light polyester base to look vibrant.

On mid-dark/dark fabrics the colours appear muted or can disappear, and any “white” in your artwork is simply the fabric colour showing through.

Where you require white printed onto a dark fabric, we’ll steer you to better-suited methods such as our DTF transfers.