Anti-Ghosting Poly-Blend High-Release Sublimation Sheets
Premium heat-activated tacky sublimation transfer paper engineered to lock firmly to stretchy polyester-spandex blends during heat pressing. Eliminates ghosting, shadow outlines, and blurred edge registration.
When opening a manual clamshell or pneumatic heat press, the sudden upward rush of air can slightly lift and shift lightweight sublimation paper before the dye gas has finished transferring. This shift causes 'ghosting' — a faint, double-exposed shadow outline around text and logos. Poly-Blend High-Release Tacky Sheets feature a heat-activated tacky coating that temporarily bonds the paper to the fabric during pressing, preventing any movement.
In-Depth Service Overview & Production Methodology
This tacky action is especially crucial on elastic polyester-spandex athletic fabrics (such as yoga leggings, swimsuits, and compression tops) which expand and contract rapidly under 200°C thermal exposure.
Once the press cycle is complete and the garment cools slightly, the paper peels away effortlessly, leaving crisp, needle-sharp typography, zero ghost shadows, and absolutely no sticky residue or fabric discoloration.
Available Sheet Types & Production Options
Select from our standardized commercial sheet formats or configure custom lengths based on your production requirements.
A3 Tacky Sublimation Sheets
Standard flat sheets for pressing intricate high-contrast graphics onto stretch athletic t-shirts.
A4 Precision Tacky Sheets
Compact sheets for chest logos and sleeve insignias on elastic compression sleeves.
Wide-Format Roll Tacky Paper
Continuous rolls for industrial sports apparel cutting and pressing operations.
High-Stretch Lycra Kits
Calibrated specifically for 4-way stretch swimwear, wrestling singlets, and yoga leggings.
Technical Specifications
Target Applications & Uses
Engineered for commercial manufacturers, brand merchandisers, and craft decorators across multiple substrate groups:
- High-stretch polyester-spandex yoga leggings, sports bras, and athletic shorts
- Competitive swimwear, triathlete suits, and rash guards
- Cycling jerseys, bib shorts, and compression sleeves
- Tension fabric trade show banners, table throws, and stretch flags
- Fine-line corporate apparel logos where shadow ghosting cannot be tolerated
Key Features & Trade Benefits
100% Elimination of Ghosting Shadows
Heat-activated tack locks the paper to the fabric platen, completely preventing air-lift displacement.
99% High Dye Gas Release
Micro-coated release layer transfers practically 100% of the ink vapor into the garment for intense colors.
Zero Sticky Residue or Staining
The temporary thermal tack leaves zero gummy residue, discoloration, or film marks on delicate fabrics.
Essential for Spandex & Lycra
Stabilizes heat-sensitive stretch textiles that would otherwise shrink and shift during pressing.
How to Order This Service
From raw digital artwork to factory-cured sheets at your doorstep in four seamless steps.
1. Design High-Contrast Artwork
Submit vector or photographic graphics. Mirror image orientation is automatically handled in our RIP.
2. Precision Print on Tacky Paper
Printed on specialized 105 GSM heat-activated tacky sublimation paper with high-density dyes.
3. Heat Press Application (200°C)
Place paper face-down on stretch poly fabric. As heat engages, the tack anchors the paper securely.
4. Open Press & Clean Peel
When press opens, the paper stays anchored. Strip cleanly for needle-sharp graphics with zero ghosting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ghosting happens when sublimation paper shifts or flutters slightly as the heat press opens while the dye is still in gas phase, causing a blurry double image. The tacky coating on this paper temporarily grips the fabric under heat, holding it rock-solid.
No, absolutely not. The tack is chemically formulated to grip only under heat and release completely when peeled, leaving zero sticky residue, stiffness, or mark on the textile.
Yes! While essential for stretchy fabrics like Lycra and spandex, it also works wonderfully on standard 100% polyester t-shirts, flags, and lanyards to guarantee zero misprints.
