The DTF Printing CompanyA Magic Touch Promotions brand
The DTF Printing CompanyA Magic Touch Promotions brand
Nearly every failed transfer is a pressing problem. Two minutes here saves your garments.
Cotton and cotton-rich blends: 150 to 160°C, 12 to 15 seconds, medium-firm pressure. Peel the film hot, smoothly and confidently, then cover with parchment and give it a second press of 8 to 10 seconds to seat the ink into the weave. That second press is the difference between 15 washes and 50.
Polyester and sportswear: drop to 130 to 140°C to avoid scorch and dye migration, add a couple of seconds. Nylon and coated fabrics: 130°C, gentle pressure, test one first. Fleece and hoodies: 150°C with a firm press; press the area flat for a few seconds first to drive out moisture. Caps: use a cap press, 145°C, 10 seconds.
Medium-firm means the platen closes with real resistance. Too light and the adhesive never keys into the fibres; edges lift in the first wash. Zips, seams and buttons tent the platen and steal pressure from the print area: use a pressing pillow or move the print away from hardware.
Not reliably, and iron-pressed transfers aren't covered by our guarantee. Irons can't hold temperature or apply even pressure, the two things DTF needs. An entry-level heat press costs less than the garments a failed batch ruins.
Every order ships with a card carrying these numbers. Pin it to the wall by the press, and if a transfer ever fails despite pressing right, photograph it and use the guarantee; we'll tell you honestly whether it was press or print.
Written by the production team at our Swindon DTF factory, decorating garments since 1998. Ready to order? Order custom DTF transfers.