11oz Color-Changing Sublimation Mug – Heat-Reactive Black
Bring surprise and creativity to your custom drinkware with our 11oz Color-Changing Sublimation Mug. Coated with a heat-reactive black finish, this mug transforms before your eyes—black when cold, white when hot. As you pour a hot beverage, your sublimated design gradually appears, creating a dramatic and memorable effect.
Made from premium ceramic with a glossy polyester coating, this mug is optimized for sublimation printing and supports limited use with laser transfers*. It’s perfect for novelty products, hidden messages, and interactive branded gifts that truly stand out.
Key Features:
- Heat-reactive black coating reveals printed image with hot liquids
- Premium polyester-coated ceramic with glossy finish
- Recommended print area: 6" × 3" (10" circumference)
- Dimensions: Approx. 3.67" × 3.5"
- Available in black only
- Lead- and cadmium-free, FDA compliant
Personalization Options:
Ideal for photos, surprise messages, or promotional artwork, this color-changing mug lets you create an engaging reveal effect that’s perfect for birthdays, holidays, or brand storytelling.
Printing Compatibility:
- Joto Digital Mug Press – Single Station (2, 4, or 7 Elements – 11oz/15oz Mug Element)
- Joto Digital Mug Press – Dual Station (5 Elements – 11oz/15oz Mug Element)
- Joto Digital Mug Press – 5 Stations – 11oz/15oz Mug Element
- Convection Oven – requires mug wrap (E-MW-1115)
Sublimation Instructions:
- Temperature: 360°F (182°C)
- Time: 160 seconds
- Pressure: Light to Medium
- Image: Mirror print and tape securely to the mug with heat-resistant tape
- Peel: Hot peel immediately after pressing
- Cooling: Place on flat surface – do not submerge in water
- Use heat-resistant gloves when handling hot mugs
Product Specifications:
- Material: Ceramic with heat-reactive polyester coating
- Color: Black (turns white when hot)
- Size: 11oz
- Dimensions: 3.67" × 3.5"
- Printable Area: 6" × 3"
- Microwave Safe: No
- Dishwasher Safe: No – hand wash only
Important Usage Notes:
- This mug is not microwave or dishwasher safe
- *When using laser transfer, the background may still appear faint when cold
- Allow mug to fully cool before packaging or stacking
- Not intended for children
Perfect For:
- Interactive novelty mugs
- Surprise or hidden-message gifts
- Promotional items with visual impact
- Personalized mugs for special occasions
- Custom product stores and sublimation businesses
Handling & Storage Recommendations:
- Store in a dry, cool environment
- Keep printed surfaces protected from scratching during transport
- Use foam dividers or boxes for storage and shipping
Brand | Pearl Coating™ |
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Color | Black |
Compatible Technology | Sublimation |
Dependent Quantity | No |
Dishwasher Safe | No |
Dye Blocking | No |
Experience Pack Text | Case |
FCC Attribute | Yes |
Ink Configuration | CMY&HDK |
Microwave Safe | Yes |
Mug Element | 11/15 oz Mug |
Printable Area | 6" x 3 |
Quantity Unit | 24 Mugs/ Case |
Self-Weeding | No |
SIP Attribute | Yes |
Size | 11oz |
Unit Sell | case |
Wrap | 11oz/15oz Mug Wrap (E-MW-1115) |
Peel | Hot |
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Equipment | Mug Press or Convection Oven |
Image | Mirror |
Pressure | Light |
Application Temperature | 360°F (180°C) |
Time | 160 seconds |
Mug Element | 11/15 oz Mug |
Mug Press Imaging Instructions |
For time and temperature, please follow the instructions that came with your mug press. |
Convection Oven Instructions | Press Temperature: 400°F | Time: 12-15 minutes (test in your oven for accurate time) | Peel: Hot
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