LSPrints|Dye sublimation printing|large format printing|face masks

L & S Prints prides itself on being a small professional outlet serving a variety of clients from large to small enterprises. With over 100 years of professional experience we can proudly say we have an in-depth understanding of the processes and technology involved in large format digital printing.

We are a family run business and have been dye sublimation printing for prestigious clients for over 33 years. With our many years of expertise in dye sublimation printing, you can be confident that you are in the hands of skilled and knowledgeable professionals, with a well established reputation in the digital printing uk industry.

Dye sublimation printing was introduced commercially in the late 60's to solve the problem of printing onto polyester yarn and other man-made fabrics. Since then, the development of new and even better man-made fibres and the increasing sophistication of techniques has seen dye sublimation printing grow in popularity.

The design is added to the sublimation paper via digital colour printing and then transfered to the polyester yarn by passing both the sublimation paper and fabric over a large heated roller and, at the correct temperature and pressure, transferring the design from paper to fabric by a process of dye sublimation printing, where the dyes change from a solid to gas without becoming liquid. The sublimation paper and the polyester yarn cross the roller,the heat transfers the pattern from the paper onto the fabric.

L & S prints are committed to providing the highest quality service. As part of this service we maintain the following procedures:

Samples are printed every morning and despatched the same day.

L & S have strict quality control. Each roll of cloth is inspected through a 'Trumeter' and all fabric faults are tagged and marked on a piece ticket. Each roll is also stamped with a truthmark at the start and end of each roll. A copy of the advice note will be sent with each delivery that indicates roll lengths before, and after printing. We work to a D&K of 3%. All paper stock and cloth is monitored after each print run. This information is available on request.

It is suitable for polyester yarn and polyester mix fabrics. Dye sublimation printing allows for intricate and detailed tone work. L & S have used dye sublimation printing on the following fabrics:

Dye sublimation printing is very flexible and is also a relatively cheap and easy operation; it is therefore a cost-effective solution for clients. The process is also environmentally friendly, with no chemical waste for the customer to dispose of.

The products that have been made from the heat transfer material printed at L & S include:
Fashion, lingerie, wraps, scarves, menswear, slippers, corporate wear, sportwear, leisure wear, swimwear, soccer kits, furnishings, upholstery, drapes, bedspreads, hospital furnishing, blackout curtains, lampshades, vertical blinds, shower curtains, bean bags, photographic backdrops and car upholstery.

Clients
Our quality service has ensured that our valued and prestigious customers have remained loyal to L & S Prints. Over the years we have enjoyed working in partnership with the following companies:

L & S Prints offer large format digital printing on a cost effective scale, whether it be on a small scale or on a much larger scale, we pride ourselves on our high quality digital colour printing and our fast but accurate turn around.