All over printing, edge to edge

What Is All Over Printing?

All over printing covers the whole garment with your design, edge to edge and right across the seams, instead of a single print on the front or back. We produce it two ways: dye sublimation, which prints straight into finished polyester garments, and cut and sew, where each panel is sublimated flat and then sewn together so the design runs cleanly over every seam. Either way, the finished garment instantly stands out, with vibrant colour and real visual impact.

Our team has over 25 years of experience printing clothing, and with print houses around the UK, including London, we produce custom all over print t-shirts, hoodies, sportswear and tote bags for events, clubs, charities and brands, from 25 units per design.

How Dye Sublimation Works

Your artwork is printed onto large transfer sheets, which are then pressed onto the fabric with heat. The heat turns the ink into a gas that bonds with the polyester fibres, so the design becomes part of the fabric rather than sitting on top of it. The finished print has no feel on the garment and will not crack or peel.

Because the ink bonds with polyester, sublimation printing typically uses 100% polyester garments, although some poly cotton blends are available. The result is a lightweight, breathable print that stays bright wash after wash, which is why sublimation is the standard for running tops, team kit and event t-shirts.

How Cut and Sew Works

With cut and sew, your design is sublimated onto flat rolls of fabric first. The printed panels are then cut to shape and sewn together into the finished garment. Because the fabric is printed before it is made up, the design lines up across the side seams, shoulders and sleeves with no gaps, and there are none of the small white creases that can appear under the arms when a finished garment is sublimated. It also opens up custom details such as contrast trims, cuffs and collars.

Sublimation or Cut and Sew?

Sublimation onto finished garments is the quicker, more affordable route and suits most event, charity and running t-shirts. Cut and sew takes longer but gives a flawless, seam to seam finish and more control over the garment itself, so it is the better choice for retail ranges, premium team kit and designs where every edge matters. Tell us how the garments will be used and we will recommend the right method.

From Artwork to Delivery

What We Print All Over

Recent All Over Printing Jobs

A few of the sublimated t-shirts and hoodies we have produced for events, charities, esports teams and brands.

Who It Suits

It is a great fit for sports events, running clubs and race t-shirts, fundraising for charities, festival and event merchandise, and brands that want something far more striking than a standard chest print. For large runs, see our bulk printing service, and for a deeper look at fabrics, artwork and common mistakes, read our guide to how all over printing works.

Minimum Order and Turnaround

All over printing starts from 25 units per design. Every order is sublimated or cut and sewn to order, so it takes a little longer than our standard turnaround of six to seven business days, and cut and sew needs the most time of all. Express turnaround is not available for all over printing, so send your artwork over as early as you can and your Account Manager will confirm your delivery date when you order.

Artwork Tips for Sublimated Prints

Send high resolution artwork that covers the full area you want printed, as any gaps will show the white of the fabric. Bold patterns, textures and bright colours work especially well. Our team will check your design against the garment before anything goes into production.

All Over Printing or Another Technique?

If you would rather print on cotton, or you only need a design on the front or back, screen printing, Direct to Garment and Direct to Film are all worth considering, and for a stitched logo on top of a printed kit, add embroidery. You can compare every option on our printing techniques page.

All Over Print FAQs

What is the minimum order for all over printing?

All over printing starts from 25 units per design.

How long does all over printing take?

All over printing takes a little longer than our standard six to seven business days, and cut and sew takes the longest. Express turnaround is not available for all over printing, so your Account Manager will confirm your delivery date when you order.

What is the difference between sublimation and cut and sew?

Sublimation prints the design into a finished polyester garment. Cut and sew prints the fabric first, then cuts and sews the panels together, so the design lines up across every seam with no white creases under the arms.

What fabric do you need for all over printing?

Dye sublimation works best on 100% polyester, as the ink bonds with polyester fibres. Some poly cotton blends are also available.

Can you print right up to the seams?

Yes. Dye sublimation prints edge to edge across the whole garment, including the areas near the seams that other techniques cannot reach.

Will the print crack or fade?

No. The ink becomes part of the fabric rather than sitting on top, so the print will not crack or peel, and it has no feel on the garment.

Can you do all over printing on cotton?

Dye sublimation is not suitable for pure cotton. For cotton garments we recommend screen printing, Direct to Garment or Direct to Film instead.

What products can be all over printed?

We all over print t-shirts, sports vests and tops, hoodies and sweatshirts, tote bags, and tea and beach towels, using sublimation or cut and sew.