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Screen Printed Transfers, DTF Transfers, & More

Choosing a Heat Transfer Type

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Determine which heat applied transfer type is the best choice for your next transfer order.

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Transfer Selector Tool

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Screen Printed Transfers

Use Screen Printed Transfers for:

  • A classic look
  • 1-2 colors, large designs
  • Cotton, polyester, and cotton/polyblends
  • Sports and fashion wear
  • Names and numbers on jerseys


InksFinishFabric TypesDecorateColorsOther AttributesInstructions
Goof ProofOpaque, mattecotton, polyester, cotton/poly blendsAthletic wear, fashionsingle or multi-color, 70+ stock colors, color matching available (Single Image limited to single color; 24 color options; no color matching)durable, quick application, phthalate-free plastisol ink4-6 seconds, 365ºF, Medium/Firm, peel hot
Hot Split RetroOpaque, matte,
soft, light feel
cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blendsthin materials, burnout t-shirts, fashion apparel60 stock colorsgood opacity for fashion apparel8-10 seconds, 365ºF, Medium/Firm, peel hot
Elasti Printsopaque, matte100% polyesterHeat-sensitive, stretchable performance fabric & moisture-wicking apparel70+ stock colors,
Color matching available
superior stretch and rebound, high opacity, phthalate-free plastisol ink15 seconds, 290ºF, Medium/Firm, peel cold
Glow-in-the-Darkmilky white in daylight,
green glow in the dark
cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blendsHalloween, birthday parties, bandssingle glow colorchanges color in the dark10 seconds, 340ºF, Medium/Firm, peel warm
Puff3D raised effectcotton, polyester, cotton/poly blendsFashion wearsingle color only; 6 puff colors to choose frombest for large designs5 seconds, 365ºF, Medium/Firm, peel hot


Water-BasedFinishFabric TypesDecorateColorsOther AttributesInstructions
Reflectivereflects direct lightcotton, polyester, cotton/poly blendssafety and fashion wearsingle silver reflectivemetallic silver during daylight, reflects direct light at night15 seconds, 290ºF, Medium, peel cold
AquaTruOpaque, matteLycra, Spandex, woven nylon, polyester, cotton, cotton/poly blendsuniforms, sublimated apparel, performance wearsingle or multi-color, available in 26 stock colorsgreat stretch and rebound, blocker layer available15 seconds, 290ºF, Medium, peel hot



Full Color Transfers

Use Full Color Transfers for:

  • Full color, photo realistic designs - including shading, fades, and gradients
  • Cotton, polyester, spandex, neoprene, nylon, and leather
  • Sublimated apparel (use blocker transfer type)
  • Short-run personalization
  • Cost efficient for 3 or more spot colors
Digital TransferFinishFabric TypesDecorateColorsOther AttributesInstructions
UltraColor® Maxsoft, mattecotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends, triblends, Lycra/Spandex100% polyester stretchy performance wearFull colorNo clear outline, no minimums12-15 seconds, 290ºF, Medium, peel hot
UltraColor® Prosoft, mattecotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends100% polyester stretchy performance wearFull colorStretch & rebound

cotton, cotton/poly: 10 sec., 340°F, firm pressure, peel hot;

synthetics: 15 sec., 290°F, firm, peel hot

UltraColor® Stretchsoft, mattecotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends, spandex, Lycra®, woven nylonstretchy fabrics with spandex and nylonFull colorStretch & rebound12-15 seconds, 290ºF, Medium, peel cold
UltraColor® Stretch with Blockersoft, mattecotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends, spandex, Lycra®, woven nylon, sublimated polyestersublimated polyesterFull colorStretch & rebound, blocks dye migration12-15 seconds, 290ºF, Medium, peel cold



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