TRANSFER PRESSING INSTRUCTIONS & TIPS


BEFORE YOU GET STARTED 

A heat press is required for screen print and direct to film transfers. We do not recommend the Cricut easy press, HTVRONT, or home iron. Commercial transfers require precise pressure for the transfer adhesive to bond to the fabric of the garment you are pressing. 

We suggest checking for cool spots in the platen of your press. You can do this by purchasing an infrared thermometer gauge. You can adjust your press, so the coolest spot reflects the minimum temperature required. 

 

SCREEN PRINT TRANSFERS

Pre-press the garment for 5 seconds to remove moisture.

Pressing Temp:

330˚F

Pressure Setting : 

Max Pressure: Your pressure should be between 7-9 PSI or the highest setting possible on your press 

Pressing Time:

10-15 Seconds

HOT PEEL

Immediately after the platen opens up, hold the garment steady, grab a corner of the paper, and peel diagonally and quickly in a smooth, deliberate motion.

OTHER TIPS 

If you need to repress, we recommend protecting the print with parchment paper. Do not recover the print with Teflon and repress. 

If the print does not stick at first press please repeat the steps listed above and recheck your pressure setting. The pressure is the most important step with screen print transfers. 

 

DTF TRANSFERS

Pre-press the garment for 5 seconds to remove moisture.

 PRESSING TEMP: 

300˚F

PRESSURE SETTING: 

MEDIUM/HIGH : Your pressure should be between 5-9 PSI 

PRESSING TIME: 

10 Seconds 

HOT PEEL: 

Immediately after the platen opens up, hold the garment steady, grab a corner of the paper, and peel diagonally and quickly in a smooth, deliberate motion.

REPRESS:

A post-press really helps to seal the transfer to the garment. Now it's time to decide what kind of finish you'd like!

For a gloss finish: use teflon paper.
For a matte finish: use parchment paper.

Cover your transfer with the option of your choice, then post-press your transfer for 5-10 seconds.

How to Store DTF Transfers

Keep your transfers flat, dry, clean, and protected from heat and humidity.

  • Store flat whenever possible. Avoid folding, creasing, or tightly rolling transfers, as this can damage the adhesive or printed areas.
  • Keep them in a sealed bag or container. Resealable poly bags work great. For larger quantities, use airtight plastic storage bins.
  • Add silica gel/desiccant packets. DTF transfers can absorb moisture from the air, so these are especially helpful in humid environments.
  • Keep at normal room temperature. A cool, climate-controlled room is ideal. Avoid garages, vehicles, warehouses without climate control, or areas near heaters.
  • Avoid direct sunlight. UV exposure and excessive heat can affect the inks and adhesive over time.
  • Keep away from moisture. Don't store transfers near sinks, exterior doors, damp floors, or other high-humidity areas.
  • Separate designs with protective sheets if you're stacking large quantities. Glassine or clean release paper can help prevent rubbing and scratching.
  • Handle with clean, dry hands. Oils, lotions, and moisture can contaminate the transfer.

For Long-Term Storage

For transfers you're keeping for several months, I'd recommend sealed poly bags + a silica packet + a climate-controlled storage area. Label each bag with the design name/SKU and date received or printed so you can rotate older inventory first.

One important tip: If a transfer has been exposed to significant humidity, don't immediately assume it's defective if it doesn't press normally. Moisture can sometimes be the culprit.