Frequently Asked Questions about SA Apparel

The process of dye sublimation printing embeds the ink directly into the garment fabric via heat. The process is done on special machines that combine high pressure and temperature to embed the image in the actual fabric to create full colors eamless designs.

Yes! Traditional fabric dying always extends order times by a few weeks, but we can bypass this process and PMS match your fabric color as close as possible using the dye sublimation process.

Only the SA apparel style numbers and fabrics can be custom dye sublimated. The garments must be polyester for the decoration technique to adhere. We have chosen the best silhouettes/fabrics to optimize your selection.

No! This is one of the top reasons to dye sublimate apparel. The images are printed crisp, and because the inks are embedded in the fabric they won't wash or fade over time. Making it the prefect decoration method for sports teams, automotive, and recreational apparel.

Our pricing is fully inclusive of all set ups and all over full color printing on the entire garment. (one design)

Yes, we include a printed hang tag (4/0) attached to the garment in addition to your choice of a custom woven label (2-3 colors) or a heat seal label (1 color).

We have a bunch of standard colors to pick from and can provide images for reference.

Our Polo and Woven shirts include self fabric collars, which allow us to dye sublimate the material along with the rest of the garment.

First, a digital layout of your design will be provided within 2-3 days from receipt of your order and artwork submission. Then we will send a physical sample based on the digital proof for you to touch, feel, revise and approve before we print your full order

All artwork must be submitted in vectorized AI format

Our MOQ is 288 total units per style. These must all be the same design, but you may combine a variety of sizes and mix men's and ladies' (for applicable styles) to reach this amount.

We're able to offer additional sizes starting at 5XL up to 8XL for a small upcharge.

Yes, tall sizing is available for a small upcharge and adds about 2" to the length of the garment body and about 1.5" to the length of the sleeves.

One benefit of dye sublimation is the fast lead time. Prices include ocean shipping to the port of Los Angeles with delivery approximately 7-8 weeks after sample approval.

Need delivery sooner? For an additional charge, we can ship via air with delivery approximately 4-5 weeks after sample approval.