Short answer
Sublimation printing uses heat to transfer ink from transfer paper onto 100% polyester fabric (deep dye penetration, vibrant colours, synthetic only), whereas Direct Digital Textile Printing can print directly using reactive, acid, or pigment inks onto cotton, rayon, silk, and blended fabrics.
Textile converters and custom apparel brands in Surat and Ahmedabad use two main digital printing methods:
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