A-SUB 125 g Sublimation Paper 8.5 × 11″ – 200-Sheet Pack (Review)
A-SUB 125 g, Letter-size sublimation paper is a craft-room staple for mugs, tumblers, acrylic blanks and T-shirts. The 200-sheet box offers outstanding cost-per-print, vibrant color release, and fast drying—perfect for beginners and small Etsy shops.
Key Features & Benefits
- 125 g Coated Base – thick enough to resist curling under heat yet feeds smoothly through desktop inkjet printers.
- High Ink Release (≈ 92 %) – transfers bright, true-to-design colors onto coated blanks and light fabrics.
- Fast-Dry Surface – printed sheets dry in under 2 min; no smudging when cutting small decals.
- Letter Size 8.5 × 11″ – fits any US desktop printer; easy to tile larger images.
- Versatile – works on polyester fabrics, mugs, coasters, keychains, slate, metal, wood blanks with poly-coat.
- Bulk Value (200 sheets) – lower cost per project vs. 110-sheet pack; enough for ~180 transfers + test prints.
Specs at a Glance
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Paper weight | 125 g/m² |
| Sheet size | 8.5 × 11 in (Letter) |
| Sheets per box | 200 |
| Ink compatibility | Sublimation dye ink only |
| Transfer temp | 380–400 °F (190–205 °C) |
| Transfer time | 40–60 s (flat press) |
| Dry time | < 2 min room temp |
What Users Say
“Colors pop on my 20 oz tumblers—no banding, no ghosting.”
“At 40 cents a sheet it’s cheaper than Epson paper and looks better.”
“Print side is clearly marked—no wasted sheets.”
✅ Pros & ❌ Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| High color release (~92 %) | Requires polyester ≥ 60 % on fabric |
| Thicker than 120 g, resists warping | Cannot be used for dark cotton HTV |
| Fast dry, no smudge | Needs airtight bag to store unused sheets |
| Great cost per sheet (200 box) | Letter size only—no A4/A3 option |
Press Settings (Reference)
| Blank | Temp | Time | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 % poly T-shirt | 385 °F | 45 s | Medium |
| 11 oz mug (wrap) | 400 °F | 180 s | Firm |
| Acrylic keychain | 400 °F | 60 s | Light (with heat tape) |
Perfect Pairings
- Cricut EasyPress Mini – ideal for acrylic keychains & patches.
- HTVRONT Heat-Resistant Tape – secures paper on curved blanks.
- danpinera Slim Cart – store printed sheets flat and organised.
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