Dye Sublimation

Color fused into the surface.
Not printed on top of it.

Dye sublimation converts ink into gas under heat and pressure, bonding it directly into the substrate at a molecular level. The result is an image that cannot scratch, peel, or fade the way surface-applied prints do. On ChromaLuxe aluminum panels, the output is luminous, archival, and unlike anything paper can produce.

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ChromaLuxe Aluminum Panels Image Fused — Not Printed Scratch & Fade Resistant 2–3 Day Production By Appointment · TC & Waukesha
Why Sublimation

The ink becomes
part of the surface.

Standard printing lays ink on top of a substrate. Over time it scratches, chips, and fades. Dye sublimation is fundamentally different under heat and pressure, the ink converts to gas and bonds with the polymer coating at a molecular level. There is no ink layer to scratch or peel. The image is the surface.

On ChromaLuxe aluminum panels, this process produces depth and luminosity that no paper print can replicate. Backlit or in natural light, the result stops people cold.

The Process
01
File Prep
Your image is reviewed, profiled, and prepared for the substrate. We flag any resolution or color issues before production begins.
02
Heat Transfer
Under precisely controlled heat and pressure, the sublimation ink converts to gas and bonds permanently with the ChromaLuxe coating.
03
Inspection
Every panel inspected under calibrated light before packaging. Defects caught here, not at your door.
Available Sizes
Chromaluxe Aluminum Panels
SizeOrientationStatus
4 × 6Portrait / LandscapeIn Stock
5 × 7Portrait / LandscapeIn Stock
8 × 10Portrait / LandscapeIn Stock
8 × 12Landscape onlyIn Stock
12 × 18Portrait / LandscapeIn Stock
16 × 20Portrait / LandscapeIn Stock
CustomAny orientationContact Us

Additional sizes being added. Contact us if your size isn't listed. All panels produced in 2–3 business days.

Panel Features
Scratch & Fade Resistant
The image is bonded into the polymer coating — not sitting on top of it. Nothing to scratch, peel, or chip.
Luminous Color Depth
Aluminum reflects light from behind the image. The result is depth and vibrancy that paper physically cannot achieve.
Ready to Hang
All panels include a floating mount system. No frame required. Wall-ready out of the packaging.
Indoor & Outdoor Rated
ChromaLuxe panels are moisture and UV resistant. Suitable for interior display or covered outdoor use.
Custom Sublimation Items

More than panels.
Custom everything.

The same dye sublimation process that produces our ChromaLuxe panels applies to a range of custom items. All made to order. All priced by quantity. Minimum order of 10 units.

Keychains
Custom image or logo sublimated onto coated aluminum keychains. Sharp detail, durable finish, no peeling or fading.
Min 10 · Qty Pricing · 2–3 Days
Luggage Tags
Full-color sublimated luggage tags. Great for personal use, gifts, or branded client giveaways.
Min 10 · Qty Pricing · 2–3 Days
Koozies
Full wraparound sublimation on neoprene koozies. Edge to edge color. Popular for events, weddings, and branded merch.
Min 10 · Qty Pricing · 2–3 Days
Business Cards
Sublimated aluminum business cards. A premium alternative to standard print a card people actually keep.
Min 10 · Qty Pricing · 2–3 Days

Additional items available contact us with your project. All orders quoted on quantity and artwork complexity. Pricing confirmed before production begins.

The Process

Simple to start.
Obsessive in execution.

01
Reach Out
Tell us what you need panel size, item type, quantity, and your artwork. We confirm availability and provide a quote before anything moves forward.
02
File Review & Approval
We review your artwork for resolution and color accuracy. A digital proof is provided before production. You approve before we run a single panel or item.
03
Production & Pickup
Most orders complete in 2–3 business days. Studio pickup in Waukesha, Drop Off in Traverse City or shipping to your door.

Your image. Fused into metal.
Built to outlast everything else.

By appointment only — Traverse City, MI  ·  Waukesha, WI
ChromaLuxe panels  ·  Custom items  ·  10-unit minimum on small orders  ·  2–3 day production