ChromaLuxe is the leading producer of aluminium panels that are used in the dye sublimation printing process. This process infuses dye-based inks into the patented ChromaLuxe coating on the aluminium panels, creating prints with richer colours, greater clarity and a more resilient finish than traditional mediums like canvas.

Dye sublimation is a two step process, the first step is printing the image in reverse using sublimation inks onto a transfer paper. The image is then placed on top of the specially coated ChromaLuxe Aluminium panels and put into a large format heat press. The heat press heats up to 170 degrees and applies a ton of pressure which turns the sublimation inks into a gas which then gets infused into the special coating on the ChromaLuxe panels.

Independent laboratory testing has shown that ChromaLuxe metal prints have a display permanence rating of up to 65 years under normal lighting conditions, meaning that the human eye will not detect any noticeable fading or shift in the colour balance until the print is ready to collect a pension.

Part of the appeal of ChromaLuxe prints is how permanent and durable they are. The special ChromaLuxe coating renders the prints scratch, stain, and moisture resistant, and makes them incredibly easy to clean – just spray the surface with any standard household cleaner and wipe it down with a cloth.

While our ChromaLuxe prints can be displayed outdoors without any risk of damage to the panel or print, we recommend not leaving them fully exposed to direct sunshine in order to prolong the life of your print and reduce fading and colour imbalance.

ChromaLuxe prints do not need to be framed or kept behind glass as the panel and coating of the print provide more than enough protection. However, if you prefer the look of a framed print you can frame it just as you would anything else.