Sublimation vs screen printing for koozies.
Custom koozies are printed one of two ways: dye sublimation, which prints full color edge to edge on white foam, or screen printing, which lays down one to a few spot colors, usually on a colored koozie. The right choice depends on your design.
Order custom koozies online: full color on both sides, 63.7¢ each at 500 delivered, no setup fees, an instant 3D proof, Standard or Expedited delivery.
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| Sublimation | Screen printing | |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Full color, photos and gradients | 1 to a few spot colors |
| Coverage | Edge to edge, both sides | An imprint area, usually one or both sides |
| Koozie color | White foam; your background makes it any color | Any stock foam color |
| Setup or screen fees | None | Usually charged per color |
| Wear | Ink is in the fabric, it won’t crack or peel | Ink sits on top of the foam |
Choose sublimation when
- Your design has more than two colors, a photo or a gradient.
- You want the background to run edge to edge.
- You don’t want to pay screen or setup fees.
- You have several designs, each in its own quantity.
Choose screen printing when
- Your logo is one or two flat colors.
- You want white ink on a dark foam koozie.
- You want a stock neoprene or EVA koozie in a particular color.
What TWO prints
Our custom koozie order page prints full-color sublimation on collapsible scuba-foam koozies: 63.7¢ each at 500 and 59.8¢ each at 1,000, delivered, with no setup fees and Standard or Expedited delivery you choose at checkout. Screen-printed and neoprene koozies are priced on request.
Frequently asked questions
Is sublimation or screen printing better for koozies?
Sublimation is better for full-color designs, photos and edge-to-edge backgrounds, with no screen fees. Screen printing suits simple one or two color logos, especially white ink on a dark koozie.
Does sublimation have setup fees?
No. Sublimation prints every color in one pass, so there are no screens and no per-color setup fees.
Can you sublimate a black koozie?
Sublimation needs a white base, so the koozie itself is white. Choose a black background and it fills the whole face, which looks like a black koozie.