Sawgrass Chromablast Ink for SG500 & SG1000 Printers

Sawgrass ChromaBlast UHD is a pigment-based ink system designed for decorating cotton fabrics with Sawgrass SG500 and SG1000 printers. It is not a sublimation ink. Instead of bonding to polyester or polymer-coated blanks like sublimation ink, ChromaBlast is formulated specifically for transferring printed images onto white or light-colored 100% cotton and cotton-blend garments when used with ChromaBlast transfer paper.

The right ink depends on the type of products you want to create. ChromaBlast ink is designed for cotton garments, making it ideal for custom cotton T-shirts and apparel. Sublimation inks such as SubliJet UHD are designed for polyester fabrics and polymer-coated products, including mugs, metal panels, mousepads, and performance apparel. Many printing businesses choose sublimation when they want to decorate a wider variety of substrates, while ChromaBlast is specifically suited for cotton garment printing.

ChromaBlast ink is designed primarily for white or light-colored cotton fabrics, including 100% cotton and cotton-blend garments. This makes it a good option for producing custom cotton T-shirts, promotional apparel, and other cotton textile products. Unlike sublimation inks, ChromaBlast is not intended for polyester fabrics, mugs, metal panels, or polymer-coated sublimation blanks.

Yes. ChromaBlast ink must be used with Sawgrass ChromaBlast transfer paper to achieve proper results. The ink and paper are engineered to work together as a complete system so the printed image bonds correctly to cotton during heat pressing. ChromaBlast paper is typically identifiable by its gray backing and is designed specifically for cotton garment transfers.

No. Sawgrass recommends using one ink system per printer. ChromaBlast ink and SubliJet UHD sublimation ink serve different purposes and should not be mixed in the same printer. Switching between ink types can cause contamination, color problems, or maintenance issues. Businesses that produce both cotton garments and sublimation products typically dedicate separate printers for each workflow.

Yes, Sawgrassinks.com is an authorized Sawgrass dealer. This website is operated by Southtrend Corp, a company serving the professional photo and printing industry since 1996. We supply genuine printing equipment, inks, and media to creators and businesses across the United States and internationally. Purchasing from an authorized dealer helps ensure you receive authentic Sawgrass products with proper storage and reliable inventory.