Shirts & Colors

One approved blank, four approved light colors.

Because sublimation ink is translucent, the garment color affects the finished print. We've standardized on a single high-quality blank and a short list of approved light colors — so what you see on the proof is what you get on the shirt.

What Works Best for Sublimation?

Sublimation performs best on white or light-colored polyester-rich garments. The ink permanently dyes the polyester fibers, creating a lightweight print without a heavy layer of ink sitting on top of the fabric.

Best Results

White or light-colored garments
High polyester content
Smooth performance fabrics
Consistent garment styles

Requires Review

Heathered garments
Polyester blends
Specialty cuts
Seams inside the print area
2XL and larger shirts
Customer-provided garments

Not Recommended for Standard Sublimation

Dark garments
Primarily cotton garments
Waterproof-coated fabrics
Heat-sensitive materials

Standard blank

Next Level Apparel 6200
Unisex Festival T-Shirt

Next Level describes the 6200 as a lightweight shirt designed for sublimation. Its polyester-rich blend is what makes the ink bond cleanly and stay vivid wash after wash.

View the official Next Level 6200 Festival T-Shirt

Fabric	65% polyester / 35% combed ring-spun cotton jersey
Weight	120 g / 3.5 oz.
Thread	40 singles
Fit	Unisex regular fit
Neck	Set-in crew collar
Sizes	XS – 3XL

Approved light-color options

These are the default colors selectable through IslandTAT Printing. Web swatches are approximate and not a guarantee of physical color — Donald Elsas confirms the final color before production.