Water-based Sublimation Inks

Digital Water-based Sublimation Inks for Textiles

Sun Chemical’s portfolio of digital sublimation inks enables users to benefit from the best color and print performance across a range of demanding applications from fashion and sports apparel to home textiles, sign & display, and hard surfaces.

Based on dye dispersions developed and manufactured in house, Sun Chemical has a digital sublimation ink for a full range of inkjet printers with options for low, mid, and high viscosity technology offering outstanding reliability and application performance.

ElvaJet Topaz SC

Advanced sublimation technology for precision designs with Kyocera printheads

ElvaJet Topaz SC uses the latest technology to deliver an unrivalled experience of digital sublimation printing. Optimized for Kyocera printheads, Topaz provides accurate and uniform printing with a greater print operating window across all drop sizes, enabling reliable volume printing for all design types.

ElvaJet Topaz SC allows printers to create the most vibrant, eye-catching designs with superior edge definition across a range of polyesters for different applications. Maintaining high release from a full range of coated and uncoated transfer papers, minimizing waste, and reducing the overall environmental impact of your print process.

ElvaJet Topaz SC is certified for Eco-Passport by OEKO-TEX.

Key performance benefits:

  • Optimized print performance at all drop sizes
  • Cross system compatibility with increased operating window
  • Simple start-up with low maintenance
  • Excellent sharpness and print detail
  • Superior ink release reducing waste

ElvaJet Opal SC

Industrial digital sublimation ink for mid viscosity printheads

ElvaJet® Opal SC is a medium viscosity water-based sublimation ink that transforms the possibilities of digital inkjet printing with Kyocera, Panasonic, and Konica Minolta printhead technology. Opal SC delivers consistent jetting performance with maximum printer up-time, reduced maintenance and fast drying.

ElvaJet Opal SC uses the latest sublimation dispersion technology to deliver precise and uniform color across a full range of transfer papers including coated, uncoated and tack papers from 18-150+ gsm. Applicable to a range of applications from fashion to sportswear and home textiles, users can be confident in the best performance both on printer and substrate.

ElvaJet Opal SC is certified for Eco-Passport by OEKO-TEX.

Key performance benefits:

  • Simple installation and start-up
  • Excellent sharpness and vibrancy
  • Strong performance on lightweight un-coated papers
  • Deep neutral black
  • OEKO-TEX Eco Passport
  • Consistent stability over long production runs
  • Less maintenance and increased open time

ElvaJet Coral

Revolutionizing direct sublimation printing for mid viscosity printheads

ElvaJet Coral is a pioneering direct sublimation ink that allows direct printing of polyester without the need for water in the post process by eliminating the need to wash the fabric after fixation. Drawing on many years’ experiences in both digital inks and the textile industry, Sun Chemical worked to specifically tailor a chemistry to offer a truly sustainable solution.

Based on sublimation dyes but specifically designed for direct printing, ElvaJet Coral removes the need for a paper transfer step removing the waste of paper and residual ink as well as reducing water and energy consumption versus other direct print technologies. With no compromise in color or print performance, users can benefit from a direct print process achieving greater color penetration into the fabric.

Key performance benefits:

  • Controlled penetration on challenging fabrics
  • Consistent color sharpness and vibrancy
  • Reduced water, paper, and ink waste
  • Unique dispersion technology
  • Excellent stability over long production runs
  • Minimal maintenance and increased open time

ElvaJet Opal SB

Superior digital sublimation inks for low viscosity printheads

ElvaJet Opal SB is a low viscosity digital sublimation ink targeting Epson DX and TFP printheads. Delivering batch to batch consistency in color and high reliability printing, Opal SB is a trusted choice for wide format sublimation printers.

ElvaJet Opal SB is designed to address an extended range of transfer papers delivering uniform colors, high detail and image sharpness on low weight coated, uncoated and tack paper.

ElvaJet Opal SC is certified for Eco-Passport by OEKO-TEX

Key performance benefits:

  • Simple installation and start-up
  • Edge IQ technology removes bleeding to achieve sharp edges
  • Excellent sharpness and vibrancy
  • OEKO-TEX Eco Passport
  • High-quality, environmentally responsible color
  • Consistent stability over long production runs
  • Less maintenance and increased open time

ElvaJet Onyx SB

High precision sublimation inks for low viscosity printheads

ElvaJet Onyx SB provides a step-change for wide format sublimation printers looking for precision printing and color with the maximum printer up-time for high productivity printing. Designed for Epson DX and printheads, ElvaJet Onyx SB allows users convert systems quickly with minimal downtime or ink waste.

ElvaJet Onyx SB delivers maximum ink release from a full range of transfer papers with excellent print definition and sharpness. ElvaJet Onyx SB is designed to ensure simplicity in use while delivering the maximum color impact and printing performance.

ElvaJet Onyx SB is certified for Eco-Passport by OEKO-TEX without restrictions, meaning an OEKO-TEX Class 100 fabric does not need to be re-tested for compliance after printing.

Key performance benefits:

  • Optimized print performance
  • Simple ink conversion with immediate printing
  • Low maintenance and reduced waste
  • Excellent sharpness and print detail
  • Certified for Eco-Passport by OEKO-TEX without restrictions

ElvaJet Swift

High reliability digital sublimation ink for low viscosity printheads

ElvaJet Swift offers reliable sublimation transfer printing with outstanding color and superior printer performance. Designed to remove lengthy conversion and start-up procedures, Swift is a simple to install, low maintenance ink, saving on waste and time. ElvaJet Swift is formulated to work in Epson DX series printheads.

Designed to suit printers across a range of applications, Swift produces prints with superb detail and accuracy on transfer papers from low to high weight, both coated and uncoated. Tuned for transfer and print performance, ElvaJet Swift offers complete peace of mind for any printer.

Key performance benefits:

  • Easy start-up with low maintenance
  • Compatibility with low weight transfer paper
  • Deep black for maximum contrast
  • Superior image sharpness and detail

ElvaJet SR340

High viscosity digital sublimation printing for multiple applications

ElvaJet SR340 is an innovative digital sublimation ink from Sun Chemical designed for optimum performance in high viscosity printheads such as Ricoh and Dimatx. Using carefully selected materials and state-of-the-art dispersions, ElvaJet SR340 delivers outstanding performance in the most challenging applications, including sign and display markets that need outstanding visual impact.

ElvaJet SR340 enables transfer and direct printing for a range of papers and textiles with fast dry time but without compromising performance, ensuring prints of outstanding quality.

Key performance benefits:

  • Fast drying time
  • Simple start-up with low maintenance
  • Excellent sharpness and print detail
  • Outstanding performance on backlit polyesters
  • Consistent print performance over time

 

Resources

ElvaJet Coral Sell Sheet
ElvaJet Opal SB Sell Sheet
ElvaJet Swift Sell Sheet
ElvaJet Opal SC Sell Sheet
ElvaJet SR340 Sell Sheet
ElvaJet Onyx SB Sales Sheet
Estampados J & Punt Case Study
Regulatory Compliance for Digital Textiles

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