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A heat-sublimated lanyard is a lanyard that is created through a chemically altering process of rapidly heating dye to permanently infuse it within the fabric material. This process of heat sublimation, also known as dye sublimation, is advantageous for many reasons. The primary benefits of a heat-sublimated lanyard include high saturation of colours, vibrant customisation options, and superb clarity resulting in lanyards that feature long-lasting designs.
This printing process makes them resistant to fading, ensuring lanyard durability for many years. In addition, their versatility makes them an ideal choice for various purposes, including branding, professional events, corporate staff ID card holders, badges, and much more. These custom heat-sublimated lanyards can be used for extended periods.
When it comes to lanyards, heat sublimation offers a range of advantages. From vibrant designs to unmatched durability, these lanyards stand out in various settings. While there are many benefits, we’ll focus on the 10 most important ones, starting with durability—one of the most valuable traits of heat-sublimated lanyards, especially for branding and identification purposes.
Heat-sublimated lanyards are highly durable—all credit goes to the unique process of heat sublimation, which chemically alters the fabric by bonding the dye vapour into its fibres. Irrespective of the lanyard material, this process ensures the longevity of designs and prevents them from losing their appeal with multiple and frequent use.
The factor that makes heat-sublimated lanyards so durable is the deep embedding of dye into the lanyard material. In the heat sublimation process, the ink does not just sit on the surface of the material but is heated until it evaporates. The ink vapours are then absorbed directly into the material, and as a result, you get a permanent, vibrant print that won’t fade or crack over time. This enhances their ability to withstand daily wear & tear and maintains their structural integrity. These tough lanyards maintain their vibrant appearance for years.
Heat-sublimated lanyards typically last for many years without any change in appearance or structure. However, their longevity can vary depending on the frequency of use & environmental factors, such as moisture, UV exposure, abrasion, etc. Nevertheless, these remain highly durable lanyards over time.
Yes, heat-sublimated lanyards are designed to withstand heavy use and wear, making them perfect for real-world applications like conferences, trade shows, and daily workplace use. Unlike other lanyards, which may deteriorate under frequent handling, these are extremely durable lanyards. They maintain their visual appeal and functionality even when exposed to harsh conditions such as outdoor events or rigorous daily use.
Heat-sublimated lanyards have a high degree of washability, as they are highly resistant to water and detergents – thanks to the heat-sublimation process that creates a waterproof bond between the design and the fabric. This process deeply embeds the dye into the fabric fibres, ensuring that the prints are not merely surface-bound but become a part of the material itself. This deep infusion ensures that the design stays vibrant and doesn’t fade, even after washing.
Yes, heat-sublimated lanyards are washable and can be washed multiple times. The quality of the dye, print, or fabric remains intact even after multiple wash cycles. Machine-washable lanyards are ideal for scenarios where the lanyards are likely to get dirty, such as outdoor events, construction sites, or healthcare environments.
Washing heat-sublimated lanyards is as simple as washing your daily-wear clothes. You can wash the lanyards using a mild detergent with cold water. Even though these are easily cleaned lanyards, you must follow certain washing instructions. Avoid using bleach or harsh cleaners, because they can weaken the fabric and impact design durability over time. For the best results, air drying is advised. Simply hang the lanyards or lay them flat to dry.
No, washing the heat-sublimated lanyard will not damage the design. The heat sublimation process helps keep the patterns and colours intact, even when washed regularly. This design durability is a key benefit, allowing the lanyards to maintain their appearance and functionality over time. Washable lanyards are a reliable choice for repeated use in various settings.
Heat-sublimated lanyards are fade-resistant due to the heat-sublimation process. This process locks in the colours and ensures that they remain vibrant and resist fading even after prolonged use. Unlike other printing methods like screen printing or laser printing, where the ink sits on the surface, heat sublimation integrates the dye into the fabric itself, offering superior colour retention.
No, heat-sublimated lanyards do not fade over time. The dye vapour seeps into each micro-layer of the fabric, so even if UV rays start to deteriorate the outer layers of the fabric the deeper layers maintain their vivid and bright colours. For this reason, heat-sublimated lanyards are capable of being exposed to sunlight and other environmental elements and maintain their sheen, and this is what makes them more fade-resistant than other printed lanyards.
If you’re looking for lanyards that won’t fade, you can choose heat-sublimated lanyards.
Unlike other printing methods such as screen or laser printing, which applies ink only to the surface, heat-sublimated lanyards have multiple layers of dye immersion offering stronger protection against scratches and peeling.
Since each layer of the underlying fabric is dyed, should there be a slight scratch on the surface, the next layer will offer the same vibrant colour ensuring the design is unaltered. Additionally, the heat-sublimation process provides a smoother surface which naturally enhances its resistance to scratches, abrasions and fraying. This further ensures the lanyard remains undamaged over time.
Heat-sublimated lanyards hold up exceptionally well against scratches and abrasions. This makes them ideal for environments where lanyards are frequently handled, such as in offices, schools, and events. Event coordinators, for example, often use their lanyards to display identification badges, access passes, or keys and throughout the day they experience constant handling, rubbing against clothing, and possible exposure to outdoor elements. A standard lanyard may sustain damage and fraying under such conditions, whilst a heat-sublimated lanyard will stand the test of time.
Heat sublimation results in the production of lightweight and comfortable lanyards. This is because the process is well suited to lightweight, high-quality polyester or similar materials that are chosen for their softness and flexibility. This choice of fabric makes the lanyard feel lighter around the neck compared to heavier, stiffer materials used in traditionally printed lanyards.
Heat-sublimated lanyards are highly comfortable to wear for long hours, they don’t feel bulky and keep the wearer comfortable throughout the day. Their smooth texture and design are gentle on the skin; irritation or discomfort is negligible to none. Traditional lanyards tend to have a surface layer printed on top of the fabric, increasing its weight and making it potentially itchy to sensitive skin. Heat-sublimated lanyards don’t suffer from this issue which is why they are preferred for their lightweight make and comfortability.
One key advantage of heat-sublimated lanyards is their reusability and adjustability to fit users of all sizes and shapes. The adjustable design often includes sliders or buckles, which help wearers customise the length for a comfortable fit, whether worn around the neck or wrist.
Unlike lanyards prepared using other printing methods, heat-sublimated lanyards have fewer chances of the design fading or peeling over time. These lanyards are also durable, which makes them reusable for multiple purposes and different events.
Yes, heat-sublimated lanyards are designed for reuse. The above-mentioned benefits of the heat sublimation process inherently make these lanyards more durable, and visually appealing even after extensive use and reuse. As these lanyards fit different users, they are great for branding, office use, and other events. Since non-heat-sublimated lanyards deteriorate faster (than heat-sublimated lanyards), their viability as reusable lanyards is limited.
Heat-sublimated lanyards offer significant benefits in terms of cost-effectiveness and sustainability. The printing method is efficient, resulting in lower production costs. Unlike traditional methods, heat sublimation doesn’t require expensive setups or large minimum orders, which reduces the cost per unit.
Additionally, the long-lasting nature of the prints means these lanyards can be used for extended periods, further enhancing their cost-effectiveness. These lanyards are good for the environment as they use water-based inks and recycled materials.
Yes, heat-sublimated lanyards are cost-effective because they don’t require expensive setups and have lower production costs. They don’t require large minimum order quantities, which means their per-unit cost is low, adding to their cost-effectiveness.
Yes, heat-sublimated lanyards are eco-friendly and sustainable. Since the inks are water-based, the printing method causes less harm to the environment. The lanyards can be made from recycled materials. They can also be reused multiple times & recycled at the end of their life cycle, adding to their eco-friendliness. On the other hand, traditional printing methods like screen printing, may require more energy and resources which leaves a larger carbon footprint.
Heat-sublimated lanyards are extremely versatile and functional. This is primarily due to the efficiency of the heat-sublimation process, which allows HD designs, intricate patterns, customised logos, and vibrant images to be embedded into the fabric.
These lanyards can be used in various settings, such as corporate events, conferences, schools or hospitals. They also make great promotional gifts.
Yes, heat-sublimated lanyards are highly versatile and ultra-functional. The heat-sublimation process introduces full-colour, high-resolution designs covering the entire surface of these functional lanyards, making them ideal for a broad range of applications. Meanwhile, traditional lanyards suffer from some of the previously mentioned limitations (bulkiness, prone to damage, and restricted by the intricacies of their designs) making them less versatile and functional than their heat-sublimated counterparts.
Heat-sublimated lanyards stand out for their style and trendiness, as this printing method allows for vibrant, full-colour designs and intricate patterns that make these lanyards both visually striking and fashionable. What makes these lanyards so unique and eye-catching compared to traditional lanyards is that they are capable of edge-to-edge printing, meaning you can further extend their customisation and design features right to the edge of the fabric.
Yes, heat-sublimated lanyards are more stylish and trendy compared to other lanyard types. The heat sublimation printing method offers superior design flexibility, which makes lanyards produced with this process appear more dynamic and fashionable than other techniques. Since traditional lanyards can degrade, peel and crack they can quickly lose their appeal.
Heat-sublimated lanyards are known for their exceptional reliability and convenience. The heat-sublimation process ensures that the dye is evenly and permanently transferred into the fabric. This process results in high-quality prints that resist fading and peeling, making these lanyards ideal for reliably long-term use in various settings.
The heat-sublimation process creates prints that are durable and resistant to fading or peeling, ensuring these reliable lanyards maintain consistent quality over time. These lanyards are low maintenance and can be either machine-washed or hand-washed without losing their colour or design. Meanwhile, lanyards printed via alternative methods (like screen printing) are not capable of being machine washed, meaning once they’re stained there’s no restoring them.
Heat-sublimated lanyards offer plenty of advantages. They are versatile and can be used in different scenarios and settings. They are known for their durability, being resistant to fading and peeling and stand up to long-term machine- or handwashing and use.
These lanyards are lightweight, comfortable, and easily adjustable, adding to the user’s comfort and making them perfect for extended wear. The heat-sublimation process is sustainable, and the lanyards are reusable, thus making them an eco-friendly and cost-effective choice. The process can incorporate any design, colour, or theme, so the customisation possibilities for custom heat-sublimated lanyards are endless.
If you have any questions about heat-sublimated lanyards, contact us at The Wristband Co. Call 08 8363 4850 or email [email protected].
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