Pressing Instructions

Our screen print transfers and DTF prints are best used with a heat press.  We DO NOT recommend using a Cricut press or home iron.  While home irons can achieve the heat needed, they cannot achieve the pressure needed to ensure the longevity of a print.  Some have found success, but this is at your own risk. 

Make sure your pressure is as high as it can be. Heat your press up to the correct pressing temperature.

For single color transfers, 325 F - 350 F, 10 seconds.

For full color SCREEN PRINT transfers and glow in the dark, 320 F, 12-15 seconds. 

for DTF prints, 300 F - 320 F, 10 seconds.

Always start at a lower temperature and work up as needed.  Every heat press is different, and it may take a couple times to find what works best for your particular press.

Pre-press your garment for 5 seconds to remove any moisture.  Moisture in the garment can cause peeling in the future. 

Lay your transfer ink side down on your garment. You can then press.  Peel back the carrier sheet immediately, while hot (DTF prints should be rubbed with some pressure before peeling).  Go slow to ensure the ink is fully released from the carrier sheet.

Troubleshooting

For single color prints, if you notice it does not release easily, STOP PEELING, lay the carrier sheet back down, and repress for another 5 seconds. Do not continue to take off the sheet. This is especially true for WHITE prints. If the problem continues, check your pressure. You may need to add more.  Most problems are solved by adding more pressure or more heat!  

If you notice your DTF print isn't releasing, check your pressure!  If a print isn't releasing, we lay the sheet back down and rub with pressure the print before continuing to pull.  After fully removing the carrier sheet, lay it back over the design and repress for an extra 5 seconds!

With smaller items, most problems are because of pressure.  The seams of the garment- the collar, sleeves, sides, and bottom. seams - make it hard to get the pressure on the design.  We suggest putting something inside the garment (for example, a pressing pillow, or cardboard) to raise the part you are pressing up above those seams. That will allow the press to put pressure on the screen print versus the pressure going to those seams.  

*Do not wash the garment for 24 hours after pressing.*

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