How Do You Know The Difference between The Dye Sublimation Ink and Pigment Ink?

  Hi, Nice to see you. Long time no see. How are you these days? Very glad that so many people read my last article about the Korean Papijet sublimation ink introduction. Then today I will keep following the topic and share you more about the inks.
  We all know that with the different forms printing method, there must be many different ink for printing. For example, for the sublimation printing we should use the sublimation ink, for the eco-solvent printing we should use the eco-solvent inks. While do you know what's the difference between the inks? Keep read the following and I will firstly share you the difference between the dye sublimation ink and the pigment ink.

  Firstly, have a brief introduce about the pigment ink. Pigments are solid, opaque particles suspended in ink to provide color.  Pigment molecules typically link together in crystalline structures that are 0.1-2 μm in size and include 5-30 percent of the ink volume. Qualities such as hue , saturation, and lightness vary depending on the source and type of pigment.

Water Resistance
  Then from the side of the water resistance, do you know the difference between the sublimation ink and the pigment ink? We all know that the dye sublimation ink is a water based ink. So the sublimation ink dissolve readily in water whilst pigment inks do not. Because of this difference, dye sublimation ink flow through printers more easily, this makes more people choose it for the inkjet printing.
  Pigment particles differ in the sense that instead of being absorbed into the media, they become intertwined within the label fibers. Thus, pigmented inks are more water resistant than dye-based inks. 

Fade Resistance
  You can think of them when on paper as similar to a beach covered with sand.  The ink is laid in a predominately flat fashion creating a high surface area. Because of this, dye sublimation inks tend to fade quicker, since all of the molecules are exposed to the light, causing the chemical reactions which inevitably lead to a fading effect in as little as 6-12 weeks. However, if your labels are protected from sunlight, they can last up to several years.
  New Technology by Epson original ink and others in the industry has been developed in order to reduce the effect light has on dye ink. With the right combination of ink and media, it is possible to achieve resistance somewhat comparable to pigment based inks.

Printing Effect
  Dye sublimation inks excel at producing high color vibrancy and saturation with exceptional image detail. While the pigment inks don’t produce as vibrant colors as dye, although they can still produce great quality prints.Where pigment inks do stand out is their durability. If your application demands for highly legible text and or artwork that can stand the test of time, such as GHS labeling, then pigment is the choice for you. And mostly the dye sublimation inks are used for the fabrics and some home interiors produce. 

  Okay, These all above are my share about the difference between the sublimation ink and the pigment ink. If you have any other needs or questions welcome to contact us at any time. We will provide you with the best quality products and service. Hope my article can be useful to you. Thank you for your reading.




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