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Full custom print projects and world class service to elevate your brand

For nearly 30 years, we have been the horsepower behind industry leading brands and retailers like AAA, Bank of the West, Bed Bath and Beyond, Birkenstock, Cost Plus World Market, Crate and Barrel, Red Bull, The North Face, Pottery Barn, West Elm, and Williams-Sonoma, with their in-store visual marketing.

Dye sublimation printing services we provide

  • Fabric printing: print direct to clothing, flags, and banners
  • Hard surface printing: print onto hard surfaces such as ceramic, metal, and plastic
  • Large format printing: large banners, trade show graphics, and wallpaper
  • Printing on demand: custom products such as personalized gifts and one-of-a-kind items
  • Industrial applications: printing onto high-use automotive parts and printing graphics for sports equipment

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What is dye sublimation printing?

Dye sublimation printing, a popular printing method, involves printing designs and images onto special transfer paper using sublimation inks. After printing, the paper is then placed onto a substrate, such as fabric or a hard surface. Subsequently, heat and pressure are applied to transfer the ink from the paper to the substrate.

This method of printing offers several advantages. For instance, it produces prints with vibrant, long-lasting colors and high resolution, making it a preferred choice for many. Furthermore, the prints are highly durable and resistant to fading, cracking, and peeling.

Another notable advantage of dye sublimation printing is its ability to facilitate detailed and precise customization. Thus, it is a popular option for printing personalized and one-of-a-kind products.

Moreover, dye sublimation printing is highly versatile, allowing it to print onto a wide range of substrates, such as fabric, ceramic, metal, and plastic. For instance, it is widely used for fabric printing, including clothing and flags, as well as hard surface printing, such as mugs and phone cases. The printing method is also ideal for large format printing, such as banners and trade show graphics, and for printing customized products on demand.

What are Silicone Edge Graphics (SEG)?

Silicone edge graphics (SEG) are a type of display system that uses a special fabric with a silicone strip sewn around the edges. The silicone strip fits into a channel on the frame of the display, creating a smooth and seamless appearance. SEG displays are often used for trade show exhibits, retail displays, and other types of promotional graphics. One of the benefits of SEG is that the fabric can be easily swapped out, making it easy to update your display with new graphics as needed. SEG displays are also lightweight and portable, making them convenient to transport and set up.

Why should I consider using dye sublimated graphics in my retail space?

Compared to digital printing, dye sublimation produces graphics of superior quality. The colors are more vibrant and long-lasting than ink on pulp-based paper. Dye sub graphics also resist fading, cracking, and peeling, making them a durable option in humid or non-temperature controlled environments. In contrast, paper-based prints may permanently warp, sag, or crease.

The TGS Difference

White Glove Service

  • Get advice from experts about your logistics, budget, timeline and materials selections.
  • We are experienced at keeping the moving pieces of a large project working perfectly in sync.

Streamlined Communications

  • You only have to send one email and we will take care of everything for you. It's that simple!
  • We guide you through the design process and sourcing the best materials.

Quality Control

  • We provide high end products at best value products. How?
  • Our secret is quality control. We protect your investments in the states and overseas.
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Testimonials

Great Results. Happy Clients.

The Graphic Source’s ability to deliver quotes quickly and to work realistically within the business’ budget has made for a pleasant partnership thus far. The team is willing to find ways to reduce costs and operates in a time-conscious manner. They work collaboratively to come up with ideas.
West ElmVP, Visual Merchandising
West Elm
Every problem I throw at them, they solve. The project has been very successful, providing designs that completely satisfy project stakeholder requirements and are always delivered on time. The Graphic Source’s team is highly organized, professional, and committed to the long-term success of their client’s initiatives.
BirkenstockSenior Manager, Creative Services
Birkenstock
The project has been very fruitful, providing designs that completely satisfy the company's requirements. The Graphic Source team is highly organized and professional. They work collaboratively to come up with ideas.
CuraleafSenior Manager, Marketing
Curaleaf
“TGS Elevate is a joy to work with. They pay careful attention to details, follow through on all commitments, communicate well, and are highly respectful of schedule and budgetary requirements. They consistently find ways to enhance their value to us, and are a reliable partner for our brand’s needs. Their combination of design acumen and attentive customer service is a rarity in the industry.”
Peet’s Coffee & TeaSenior Project Manager, Creative
Peet’s Coffee & Tea
I never had to worry that our timeline was in jeopardy. TGSE held my hand through the entire process.It was less work and less expensive than we could have done without them.
IW Design + DisplayOwner
IW Design + Display
The Graphic Source team has delivered excellence for me and my company for over a decade. Their commitment to quality work, delivered on time and priced competitively, has made them our preferred choice of vendors. They stand behind and take pride in their work and it shows. They’ve brought many ideas to the table for us and helped collaborate on projects with a high level of interest and expertise. I highly recommend them for all visual marketing needs.
The Walking CompanyNational Visual Merchandising Manager, Marketing
The Walking Company
I want to let you know what an AWESOME job you did on the Goal Post display project. We were late on a few of our items but your team made sure everything still ran smoothly, at a very high quality, and was delivered on time. You have a great team at The Graphic Source!
E&G GalloSenior Analyst
E&G Gallo
On target, on time and on budget pretty much sum up three of many assets The Graphic Source has contributed to Trofie’s visual merchandising successes. Each day roughly 3 million air travelers are engaged by their brilliant magazine and book cover reproductions, and shop their custom designed-for-Trofie floor displays. Good people, great design and execution.
TrofieOwner
Trofie
Your group has performed exactly as you originally stated: extremely flexible, solution-oriented, responsive and able to produce both large scale and one-off items. To date, this has been a perfect fit to address our various needs at BevMo!. Looking forward to working with you team on future products, and thanks again.
BevMo!Director of Brand Communications and eCommerce
BevMo!
The Graphic Source’s value begins in the early design stages by identifying effective products, materials and techniques and continues all the way through billing. Every estimate and billing has been spot on and on time.
AAAMarketing Consultant
AAA

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