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  Bob Marley Design Cushion
  £11.99

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  Ferrari F430 Banner
  £14.99

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  Old Skool union jack Design Duffle Bag
  £9.99

LSPrints offer a variety of different printing services, printing on to both fabric and paper. We can cater for any job large or small just get in touch via Email or by phone and our friendly staff will be more than apply to help. We Commision print aprox 2 million metres per year, for the health service and fashion.

Tel: 01535 608845
Email: sales@lsprints.co.uk

We can print up to 62' wide, in full colour directly on to sublimation paper. We print onto a wide range of different polyester based fabrics including Du Pont Lycra and Microfibre. We also have a range of different finishes available including brushed, water proofing and fire resistant.

Sublimation printing /  heat transfer printing?

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.

Printing procedure with L & S Prints:

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.

What is dye sublimation printing useful for?

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:

Other advantages of using dye sublimation printing:

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.