What is "Specialized" Custom Sock Printing?

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WHAT IS "SPECIALIZED" CUSTOM SOCK PRINTING?
"Specialized" custom sock printing refers to
techniques that go beyond these standard methods,
offering unique advantages in terms of design
freedom, print quality, durability, and overall
aesthetic appeal for custom socks.
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DYE SUBLIMATION
This is a game-changer for custom socks. The
process involves printing your design
onto special transfer paper using sublimation
ink. This paper is then placed on a polyester or
high-polyester blend custom sock, and heat and
pressure are applied. The heat causes the ink to
vaporize and permanently bond with the fibers of
the sock, essentially dyeing the fabric.
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360 DIGITAL PRINTING
Imagine being able to print intricate, full-color
designs across every inch of a custom sock
without any seams or limitations. That's the
power of 360 digital printing. This advanced
technology allows for direct printing onto
the sock as it rotates, enabling seamless,
edge-to- edge designs that truly wrap around
the entire foot and leg.
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OTHER SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES
While dye sublimation and 360 digital printing
are prominent, other specialized techniques can
also add value to custom socks. For example,
flocking involves adhering short fibers to the
sock surface to create a raised, velvety texture,
adding a unique tactile element to the design.
Specialized knit-in designs can mimic the look of
printing by using different colored yarns to
create intricate patterns directly into the sock
fabric during the knitting process, offering
a premium, durable, and textured finish.
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