How To Apply DTF Heat Transfers

 


1) No Teflon Sheets, Covers or Pillows. Ever.

Never use teflon sheets, covers or pillows with any of our plastisol formulas. They dissipate the heat too much, resulting in a poorly applied transfer.

2) Calibrate Your Heat Press.

You will need to use a quality Infrared (IR) Temperature Gun (Contactless) to ensure your heat press is heating evenly and accurately. You should do this each and every time you start a new pressing cycle.

3) Pressure, Pressure, Pressure.

Plastisol transfers will give you a quality and long-lasting decoration solution, but you HAVE to ensure you are using adequate and even pressure. This will ensure the formula properly adheres to your garment. Not using enough pressure can result in poorly applied plastisol transfers.

4) Water resistant, waterproof, and fireproof garments:

We recommend testing a sample on your item before production. Water resistant, waterproof and fireproof garments may not accept a heat transfer application.


Athletic Formula

NO TEFLON SHEETS, COVERS or PILLOWS 

Temperature: 325 Degrees Fahrenheit 
Time:   7 Seconds 
Pressure: High Pressure (8-9 Manual, 60PSI Automatic) 
Peel: Hot Peel

Performance Formula 

NO TEFLON SHEETS, COVERS or PILLOWS 

Temperature:   300 Degrees Fahrenheit
Time:   7 Seconds 
Pressure: Max Pressure (8-9 Manual, 60PSI Automatic) 
Peel: Hot Peel

Fashion Formula (Lights, Darks, Spot) 

NO TEFLON SHEETS, COVERS or PILLOWS 

Temperature:   350 Degrees Fahrenheit 
Time:   7 Seconds 
Pressure: Max Pressure (8-9 Manual, 60PSI Automatic) 
Peel: Hot Peel

Vintage Formula 

NO TEFLON SHEETS, COVERS or PILLOWS 

Temperature: 375 Degrees Fahrenheit
Time: 7 Seconds  
Pressure: Max Pressure (8-9 Manual, 60PSI Automatic)  
Peel: Hot Peel

Nylon Formula 

NO TEFLON SHEETS, COVERS or PILLOWS

Temperature: 300 Degrees Fahrenheit
Time: 7 Seconds
Pressure: Max Pressure (8-9 Manual, 60PSI Automatic)
Peel: Hot Peel

Non-Woven Formula

NO TEFLON SHEETS, COVERS or PILLOWS 

Temperature: 250 Degrees Fahrenheit  
Time: 7 Seconds  
Pressure: Max Pressure (8-9 Manual, 60PSI Automatic)  
Peel: Hot Peel

Foil Formula

NO TEFLON SHEETS, COVERS or PILLOWS 

STEP 1 (Applying Foil Formula To Garment)

Temperature: 350 Degrees Fahrenheit 
Time:   7 Seconds 
Pressure:   Max Pressure (8-9 Manual, 60PSI Automatic
Peel:   Hot Peel 


STEP 2 (Applying Foil To Foil Formula)

Temperature: 350 Degrees Fahrenheit 
Time:   7 Seconds
Pressure:   Max Pressure (8-9 Manual, 60PSI Automatic) 
Peel: Cold Peel

 

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Direct To Film Formula

STEP 1 (Applying DTF Transfers to Garment)

Temperature: 300 Degrees Fahrenheit for Cotton, 285 Degrees Fahrenheit for Polyester
Time:   10 Seconds for Cotton, 8 Seconds for Polyester
Pressure:   Max Pressure (8-9 Manual, 60PSI Automatic
Peel:   Hot Peel 

 

STEP 2 (Parchment Paper)

Cover with parchment paper or Teflon (not included) and press for an additional 5 seconds.

Temperature: 300 Degrees Fahrenheit
Time:   5 Seconds
Pressure:   Max Pressure (8-9 Manual, 60PSI Automatic) 
Peel:   Hot Peel

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