How are products printed on?

Each item offered on sale by independent artists on the Redbubble marketplace is printed by 3rd-party fulfillers especially for you once you place an order. 

How do they do it? Read on to find out!

  • Direct-to-Garment Printing
  • Sublimation Printing
  • List of products by printing method

Direct to Garment

Most of the apparel and some of the accessories are made using direct-to-garment printing. This process involves applying a pre-treatment before loading the garment into a printer.

The pre-treatment ensures the prints sink into the fibers of the textile, making them much more long-wearing than traditional ‘transfer’ prints, which just sit on top.

Sublimation

The full-bleed range, which includes products like the graphic t-shirt, scarf & A-line dress are created using a different technique called sublimation printing. 

Under the heat, these inks turn into gas and combine with polyester textiles. Since the ink becomes part of the structure of the material, the images on the fabric won't fade or crack, even after many washes.

List of products by printing method

Direct to Garment Sublimation
  • All t-shirts except Active T-shirts, Sleeveless Tops, and Graphic T-shirts
  • Hoodies
  • Socks
  • Cotton Tote Bags
  • Dad Hats
  • Baseball Caps
  • Device Cases
  • Backpacks, Duffle Bags, Drawstring Bags, and Zipper Pouches
  • Apron, Coaster, Mugs, All-Over-Print Tote, and Laptop Sleeve
  • Blankets, Pillows, Duvet Covers, Shower Curtains, and Tapestries
  • Sleeveless Tops, A-Line Dresses, Graphic T-shirts, Scarves, and Skirts
  • Desk Mats
  • Mouse Pads
  • Bath Mats
  • Water Bottles