Heat Applied Transfer Application Instructions

The following application instructions are for using with a Hotronix brand heat press.

Click on a product below for application instructions.

Screen Printed Transfers

Goof Proof
Goof Proof Premium
Hot Split Retro
Elasti Prints
Glow-in-the-Dark
Puff
Reflective
AquaTru
Silicone

Names, Numbers, Stock

Goof Proof Numbers
Elasti Prints Numbers
Express Names
Flag Packs

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Screen Printed Transfers

Goof Proof

Materials: applies to cotton, polyester, or cotton/poly blends
Pre-Press: 3-5 seconds to remove moisture from the garment

For Single Color - 100% Cotton and Cotton/Poly Blends

Time: 4-6 seconds
Temperature: 365°F
Pressure: Medium/Firm 6-8 (60-80 psi)
Peel: Hot (peel immediately)

For Single Color - 100% Polyester

Time: 10-12 seconds
Temperature: 325-335°F
Pressure: Medium/Firm 6-8 (60-80 psi)
Peel: Hot (peel immediately)

For Multi Color - Cotton, Polyester, Cotton/Poly Blends

Time: 10 seconds
Temperature: 365°F
Pressure: Medium/Firm 6-8 (60-80 psi)
Peel: Hot (peel immediately)

Goof Proof Premium

Materials: applies to cotton, polyester, or cotton/poly blends
Pre-Press: 3-5 seconds to remove moisture from the garment
Time: 10 seconds
Temperature: 320°F
Pressure: Medium/Firm 6-8 (60-80 psi)
Peel: Hot (peel immediately)

Hot Split Retro

Materials: applies to cotton, polyester, or cotton/poly blends
Pre-Press: 3-5 seconds to remove moisture from the garment
Time: 8-10 seconds
Temperature: 360 - 370°F
Pressure: Medium/Firm 6-8 (60-80 psi)
Peel: Hot (peel immediately)

Elasti Prints

Materials: applies to 100% polyester
Pre-Press: 3-5 seconds to remove moisture from the garment
Time: 15 seconds
Temperature: 290°F
Pressure: Medium/Firm 6-8 (60-80 psi)
Peel: Cold (may take several minutes to cool completely)

Glow-in-the-Dark

Materials: applies to cotton, polyester, or cotton/poly blends
Pre-Press: 3-5 seconds to remove moisture from the garment
Time: 10 seconds
Temperature: 340°F
Pressure: Medium/Firm 6-8 (60-80 psi)
Peel: Warm (wait 3-5 seconds, then peel)

Puff

Materials: applies to cotton or cotton/poly blends
Pre-Press: 5 seconds to remove moisture from the garment
Time: 5 seconds
Temperature: 360 - 370°F
Pressure: Medium/Firm 6-8 (60-80 psi)
Peel: Hot (peel immediately)

Reflective

Materials: applies to cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends
Pre-Press: 3-5 seconds to remove moisture from the garment
Time: 15 seconds
Temperature: 315°F
Pressure: Medium/Firm 6-8 (60-80 psi)
Peel: Cold (may take several minutes to cool completely)

AquaTru

Materials: applies to cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends, tri-blends, Spandex/Lycra^®, woven nylons
Pre-Press: 3-5 seconds to remove moisture from the garment
Time: 15 seconds
Temperature: 290°F
Pressure: Medium/Firm 7 (70 psi)
Peel: Hot (peel immediately)

Silicone

Materials: applies to sublimated polyester, Spandex, Lycra®, cotton/poly blends
Pre-Press: 3-5 seconds to remove moisture from the garment
Time: 15 seconds
Temperature: 290°F
Pressure: Low/Medium 4-5 (40-50 psi)
Peel: Cold (may take several minutes to cool completely)

Full Color Transfers

UltraColor Max

Materials: applies to cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends, triblends, Lycra/Spandex
Pre-Press: 3-5 seconds to remove moisture from the garment
Time: 12-15 seconds
Temperature: 290°F
Pressure: Medium 6 (60 psi)
Peel: Hot

UltraColor Pro

Materials: applies to cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends
Pre-Press: 3-5 seconds to remove moisture from the garment

For 100% Cotton and cotton/poly blends

Time: 10 seconds
Temperature: 340°F
Pressure: Firm 6-8 (60-80 psi)
Peel: Hot (peel immediately within 1-2 seconds, with no hesitation while still on the press)

For 100% Polyester

Time: 15 seconds
Temperature: 290°F
Pressure: Firm 6-8 (60-80 psi)
Peel: Hot (peel immediately within 1-2 seconds, with no hesitation while still on the press)

Tips

Do not use a pillow or cover sheet

UltraColor Stretch

Materials: applies to cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends, spandex, Lycra®, woven nylon
Pre-Press: 3-5 seconds to remove moisture from the garment
Time: 12-15 seconds
Temperature: For 100% polyester & synthetics: 290-320°F. For cotton, cotton/poly blends: 340-360°F.
Pressure: Medium 5-7 (50-70 psi)
Peel: Cold (may take several minutes to cool completely)

UltraColor Stretch with Blocker

Materials: applies to cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends, spandex, Lycra®, woven nylon, sublimated polyester
Pre-Press: 3-5 seconds to remove moisture from the garment
Time: 12-15 seconds
Temperature: For 100% polyester & synthetics: 290-320°F. For cotton, cotton/poly blends: 340-360°F.
Pressure: Medium 5-7 (50-70 psi)
Peel: Cold (may take several minutes to cool completely)

Names & Numbers

Goof Proof Numbers

Materials: applies to cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends
Pre-Press: 3-5 seconds to remove moisture from the garment
Time: 3-5 seconds
Temperature: 360 - 370°F
Pressure: Medium 6-8 (60-80 psi)
Peel: Hot (peel immediately)

Elasti Prints Numbers

Materials: applies to cotton, polyester, or cotton/poly blends
Pre-Press: 3-5 seconds to remove moisture from the garment
Time: 15 seconds
Temperature: 290°F
Pressure: Medium/Firm 6-8 (60-80 psi)
Peel: Cold (may take several minutes to cool completely)

Express Names

Materials: applies to cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends
Pre-Press: 3-5 seconds to remove moisture from the garment
Time: 3-5 seconds
Temperature: 360 - 370°F
Pressure: Medium 6-8 (60-80 psi)
Peel: Hot (peel immediately)

Note: This product can also be applied at 340°F, for 10 seconds, peeling warm.

Stock Products

Flag Packs

Materials: applies to cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends
Pre-Press: 3-5 seconds to remove moisture from the garment
Time: 3-5 seconds
Temperature: 360 - 370°F
Pressure: Medium 6-8 (60-80 psi)
Peel: Hot (peel immediately)