Always ensure the design on the sublimation paper you are using is fully dry otherwise this will lead to shadows and blurring

For textiles the main thing to make sure of is that the item is completely flat before pressing. Without checking this you may have creases in the material which means the design will not transfer properly from the sublimation paper to your blank.

With the Chef's hats the best way to press them is in a flat press and using something that goes inside the hat between the flat area where you will put your design. This stretches the area out to make sure your artwork prints exactly as you intend it to.

We recommend that you also place a piece of tissue paper or spare paper on top of the sublimation paper before heating. This will help to catch any ink that escapes that would then go onto your heating element and could perhaps transfer on future items.