One of the questions we often get asked is what software is suitable for sublimation. The answer tends to vary. If you are familiar with Corel Draw or Adobe Illustrator, you can use either of those programs to create your designs. Many of the most popular sublimation blank manufacturers offer templates for their products, so you can download those into your programs. Unisub offers templates for their products as does Rowmark. EnMart is a Rowmark distributor.
If, however, you are new to sublimation, you might want a software program specifically designed for sublimation. In those cases, EnMart recommends Hanes SublimationMaker. This software is designed for sublimation or ChromaBlast, and includes many of the Unisub and Rowmark templates. It also allows you to create custom templates, leads you through the process of creating a sublimated mural and offers a wide variety of other features.
Hanes SublimationMaker is template based and easy to use. The software offers users the choice of creating their own designs from thousands of borders, backdrops, 3-D effects and fonts or scanning images and photos. The Hanes SublimationMaker software is specifically designed to allow even the most basic computer user the ability to make graphics for creating customized sublimation items in about 10 minutes.
If you’re interested in creating a table like the ones we created for our tradeshow booth, Hanes SublimationMaker software is definitely for you. The software’s mural making capabilities allow users to create murals of up to 5′ x 5′. The mural making capabilities are included in the purchase price of the program, not offered as an additional add on for an additional cost.
Best of all, Hanes SublimationMaker has a relatively small learning curve. There is a 10 minute tutorial included with the software. Once you watch the tutorial you will be ready to start designing and making great sublimated items. Hanes SublimationMaker is compatible with most Windows Operating systems including Windows ME, 2000 and XP and is compatible with most sublimation inks and print drivers. The software also supports ICC profiles and the Sawgrass® ColorSure Palette.