applying an adhesive resin to at least one of a backing layer and a print receiving layer, wherein the backing layer is composed of a cotton and polyester blend, and wherein the adhesive resin is composed of two resin types, a low temperature resin to temporarily secure the respective layers in a working assembly, and a high temperature resin to permanently secure the respective layers upon printing application;

bonding the print receiving layer to the backing layer using an initial amount of heat and pressure; and

applying a second amount of heat and pressure to the print receiving layer to transfer an image from a transfer dye onto the print receiving layer using a sublimation printing process.