What is the difference between dye sublimation and screen printing?H&a Global Enterprises2017-01-19T16:28:04+00:00Dye sublimation uses a heat press to vaporize inks which are absorbed by the fibers of the garment material. Screen printing uses a mesh screen to put designs using ink on top of the garment. Dye sublimation has no color limits, while each color on a screen printing design requires a separate screen. Dye sublimation is also much lighter and breathable and doesn't crack or peel like screen printing inks. Dye sublimation inks can be used on more high tech synthetic materials while screen printing is generally used on cotton.