Instructions

DTF Transfers

Pressing Instructions:

Must have FIRM pressure with a Heat Press - not easy presses or irons

Recommended 70-90 psi

Heat Press to 280° (check your press with a heat gun to check if your press runs hot or cold - pressing DTF transfers too hot WILL ruin the adhesive and your transfers will not stick)

We recommend 3 presses

1st press - 5 seconds to remove moisture and wrinkles

2nd press - Lay transfer on fabric and press 10-15 seconds (no cover sheet needed)

*Hot Peel Film - test a corner gently to ensure the film will peel easily.

3rd press - Cover with a Spare Cotton Tee (matte finish) or Teflon (shiny finish). Other options include Parchment paper, t-seal finishing sheets, Stahl's flexible silicon application pad, or 80 grit sandpaper. (A spare cotton tee is our preferred and most recommended)

 

Sublimation Transfers

Pressing Instructions:

Pre-heat Press to 385°-400° (recommended to check press with a heat gun to ensure accuracy with temperature gauge. Too hot or not hot enough, and your sub transfer will be dull)

Recommended 30 psi or light/medium pressure 

Sublimation Transfers must be pressed all at once to avoid "ghosting". 

  • Place Transfer onto fabric or sub material and secure with heat tape
  • Cover sub transfer with "blow paper" such as copy paper or butcher paper for excess ink to absorb and keep top platen of press clean (preventing transferring to your next project)
  • Press 1 time at 385°-400° for 50-60 seconds (medium pressure)
  • Remove and trash blow paper and sub transfer
  • That's it! 

UV DTF Stickers

Application Instructions:
- Clean surface with rubbing alcohol
- Let dry
- Do not attempt to apply to a HOT surface (like your car window if it’s been in the sun a while - wait for it to cool)
- Squeegee the design while on the transfer paper to remove any possible air bubbles
- Peel off the backing
- Place on your surface (these are not quite as forgiving as vinyl, so take your time)
- Squeegee again and then peel the top film

*Water resistant but -
*Do not soak in hot water
*Do not run through dishwasher on high heat



Heat Applied Leatherette Patches

Application Instructions:
- Peel the paper backing off the patch
- Place in desired location (use heat-safe tape, secure if necessary)
- Cover with a silicone sheet (Optional, but highly recommended)
- Press at 320 degrees for 50 seconds
- Check the patch for adhesion. If areas of the patch are not adhered, more heat, pressure, or time may be needed
*Important note: All hat presses/heat presses are different and may require different settings. Pressing patches requires trial and error to ensure you have the best settings for your machine.

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