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What is Heat Transfer?
A heat transfer consists of an image printed in reverse (i.e. mirrored) and applied to a piece of high release paper. The image is usually printed onto the paper with plastisol inks which have the characteristics of being flexible enough for stretching and durable enough for wearability. The transfer is typically used for decorative purposes and applied to garments, mugs, mouse pads, and other surfaces. The image is applied to these items using a heat press machine which uses high temperature (typically 385 degrees Fahrenheit) and pressure to transfer the ink from the paper to the garment. The process of transferring an image from the paper to the garment typically takes typically 8-12 seconds and does not require a drying or curing process once applied. Transfers are available in a variety of sizes, processes, and colors. Most transfers produced today are known as hot split transfers where the ink splits between the transfer paper and garment when heated. Other popular transfer types include puff (ink that puffs), glitter (ink that sparkles), foil (ink that shines), and sublimation (used for mug transfers). 

Can I Print Transfers on Any Color Garment or Material? 
No, some transfers are intended to be printed on light color (i.e. white, ash, yellow, light blue) garments only while others can be printed on dark and light color garments. Each transfer we offer will indicate which color(s) to which it can be applied. Like color, not all transfers can be applied to all materials. Virtually every transfer we sell can be applied to 'normal' printable items....from 100% cotton to those that contain 50% polyester/50% cotton. However, printing on a mug, mouse pad, or a cap often requires a transfer specifically intended for those surfaces. 

How Do Transfers Hold Up When Washed

Special care is normally not needed to wash a garment printed with a transfer since it has the same characteristics as a pre-printed or direct printed shirt. However, we recommend washing the garment inside-out and in cold
water to prevent the cotton fibers from peeling away from the garment. It is normally the cotton fibers peeling away which cause fading in a printed shirt regardless of whether it was printed with a transfer or directly printed. 


How Does a Transfer Feel When Printed? 

Transfers normally have the same textures and feel as a
pre-printed garment.