The best t-shirts for sublimation are typically made from 100% polyester or high-polyester blends, as these fabrics allow the sublimation ink to bond well, producing vibrant and long-lasting prints. While 100% polyester offers the best results, polyester blends like 65/35 or 50/50 polyester-cotton can also work, though they create a softer, more vintage look. Tri-blend t-shirts (polyester/cotton/rayon) can give unique, muted designs. Sublimation works best on white or light-colored shirts since the ink is translucent, making light shades ideal for clear, high-quality prints. Brands like The Laughing Giraffe, LAT Apparel, and Rabbit Skins are known for offering great sublimation-friendly t-shirts.

The best color shirts for sublimation are white and light-colored shirts. This is because sublimation ink is translucent, meaning it doesn’t show up well on dark fabrics. Light colors, such as pastels or light grays, allow the colors to appear vibrant and clear. White shirts provide the most accurate and vivid results, as there’s no underlying color to affect the design. For the sharpest and brightest prints, white is always the top choice for sublimation.

Cricut Infusible Ink works best on 100% polyester or high-polyester blend t-shirts, as the ink infuses into the fibers, resulting in vibrant, long-lasting designs. Here are the types of t-shirts that work well with Cricut Infusible Ink:

100% Polyester T-Shirts: Infusible Ink bonds directly with polyester fibers, producing bright, durable prints that won’t peel, crack, or fade over time.

Polyester Blends (At least 65% Polyester): -shirts with at least 65% polyester content can still be used with Infusible Ink, but the colors may appear slightly lighter or more faded compared to 100% polyester shirts.

Light-Colored T-Shirts: Infusible Ink works best on white or light-colored shirts because the ink is semi-transparent, and dark shirts can distort or mute the design.

Avoid using cotton or dark-colored fabrics, as Infusible Ink won’t transfer properly to these materials. Brands like Cricut’s own Infusible Ink t-shirts are made specifically for this purpose, but other high-polyester shirts from brands like The Laughing Giraffe, Rabbit Skins, and LAT Apparel also work well.