Instructions + Troubleshooting
PRESSING INSTRUCTIONS
Please keep in mind these are based on using a commercial heat press and temps/times may need to be adjusted to fit your specific press.
DTF Clear Film Transfers
Always on transparent matte or glossy film.
Temperature: 275-300°F
Time: 10-12 seconds
Peel: Hot Immediately or Cold
Pressure: Heavy
*NOTE: Every press is different so Temp + Time may vary for your press. Start at the recommended settings and adjust higher or lower based on what works best with your press.
My favorite settings for the heat press I use is 285°F and 10 seconds.
For heat sensitive fabrics like Polyester blends, I recommend starting at a lower temperature, 275°.
PUFF PRINTS
Always on white or blue film paper.Screen Print Ink
Temperature: 350°F
Time: 7 seconds
Peel: Hot Immediately
Pressure: Heavy
Puff prints rely on air to puff so be sure to peel quickly and make sure there is no moisture.
For Polyester blends, a lower temp is better, 325° for 7 seconds.
Single Color Screenprint Transfers
ON white or blue film paper, occasionally on glossy film paper. Will have a rough surface that appears dusted.
Temperature: 350°F
Time: 7 seconds
Peel: Hot Immediately
Pressure: Heavy
For Polyester blends, a lower temp is better, 325° for 7 seconds.
Chenille + Iron on Patches
Temperature: 325-350°F
Press once with teflon sheet for 20 seconds.
Then flip inside out and press again with NO teflon sheet for 15 seconds.
If you've followed all instructions correctly and are having trouble with your transfers, check these. We test all transfers before adding them to inventory and are not responsible for user pressing issues.
Troubleshooting
Are you using a commercial heat press?
Though many customers use other presses successfully, these transfers need high temps and heavy pressure so we only recommend commercial heat presses.
Have you pre-pressed the apparel?
Always pre-press your apparel to be sure you've removed any moisture or wrinkles that can interfere with the transfer.
Is the press clear of all seams?
Make sure no seams are interfering. Seams can cause the press to distribute uneven pressure and not press the transfers completely. While we don't use pressing pillows, we have heard they help.
We also recommend a scraper for intricate designs or pressing on apparel such as youth shirts that you may not be able to avoid seams. A scraper will help press the ink onto the apparel. But make sure if it is a hot peel transfer you reapply heat briefly afterwards so you don't try to peel it after its cooled.
Are you pressing directly - no teflon?
Our transfer film paper is made to take the heat and you should not be pressing with a teflon sheet. Teflon sheets can reduce the temperature as much as 10-20° causing the transfer to not press at the temperature it needs.
Is your press calibrated correctly?
Use a heat gun to check and make sure your press is heating to the correct temperature it needs to be. Some presses can run hot or cold by as much as 15-20° or more. Also, be sure your pressue is set to Heavy pressure.
Are you over-pressing?
If you are pressing at temps too high or repeatedly pressing a transfer you risk melting and burning the ink. We always recommend reducing the temperature first in case your press runs hot, rather than increasing.
Are you peeling correctly?
If a transfer requires and immediate hot peel and you let it sit a minute before peeling, the ink can stick to the film paper.
Are you using a material suitable to press on?
Our transfers intended for cotton or cotton/polyester blends. If you are trying to press on another material such as spandex, leather or plastic these transfers will not work.
Has the transfer been exposed to extreme weather?
In some regions during winter and summer months, transfers can be exposed to extreme cold or heat, either during shipping or if you have them stored in a place affected by these conditions. If your transfers have been, it's best to let the ink adjust back to room temperature before pressing.