Question

multiple choice (process & materials)

1. why can’t regular ink be used for sublimation?

a. it evaporates too fast
b. it does not turn into gas
c. it overheats
d. it changes color

1. polymer coating is important because it:

a. adds shine
b. protects items from heat
c. allows ink to bond properly
d. makes items heavier

1. what does mirror image mean?

a. enlarging the design
b. darkening the colors
c. flipping the design before printing
d. cropping the image

1. what is a blank?

a. a finished product
b. an undecorated item
c. a printed paper
d. a design mistake

1. quality control happens:

a. before designing
b. during printing only
c. after pressing the product
d. only at the store

Explanation:

1. Sublimation requires ink to turn from solid to gas; regular ink cannot do this, so it is unsuitable.
2. Polymer coating creates a surface that helps sublimation ink adhere and bond correctly to the item.
3. A mirror image means flipping the design so that when printed/transferred, it appears correctly oriented.
4. In printing/finishing processes, a blank refers to an item that has not yet had any decoration or printing applied.
5. Quality control for finished decorated items is typically done after the pressing/transfer process to verify the final product meets standards.

Answer:

1. B. It does not turn into gas
2. C. Allows ink to bond properly
3. C. Flipping the design before printing
4. B. An undecorated item
5. C. After pressing the product