20oz Skinny Tumbler Sublimation: Clean Wraps Without Ghosting
Direct Answer:
Print mirrored, dry, and shrink sleeve tight. Oven at 375–400°F for 4–6 minutes, rotate halfway. Cool upright. Ghosting = slack or movement.
Steps
- Mirror print and dry for 10 minutes so print is dry.
- Clean tumbler with 70% Rubbing Alcohol.
- Wrap tight and tape seam full height.
- Shrink sleeve until smooth.
- Bake at 375–400°F: 2–3 min, rotate 180°, 2–3 min more.
- Cool upright to vent steam.
Specs
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Oven | Convection preferred |
| Temp | 375–400°F |
| Total Time | 4–6 minutes |
| Sleeve | Shrink fully, no wrinkles |
| Seam | Straight, no overlap |
Risks
- Gap at seam = paper too short → butt edges precisely.
- Tiger stripes = airflow issue → rotate halfway.
- Brown edges = overcook → trim paper, shorten time.
FAQs
Press vs oven? Oven is more forgiving for wraps.
Why brown edges? Overcooked — cut paper shorter or reduce time.
Sources
Coating vendor specs and Pressing Images oven profiles.