Custom Heat Transfer

Custom Heat Transfer Printed T-Shirt

Heat Transfer Printing

If you have ever used an iron to press a decal onto a shirt then you know the basis of heat transfer, but our method is exceptionally more advanced. The digital heat seal decoration method utilizes regulated heat and pressure to thermally bond graphics onto a material’s surface. You can read our complete step by step guide to custom heat transfer printing here!

When to Use Heat Transfer as a Decoration Method

Heat transfer, also known as digital transfer, is a great decoration choice if you are looking for affordable design options with unlimited colors. With decoration methods like embroidery and screen printing, you are using physical resources - thread and ink - to create a logo. This cost can be avoided with heat transfer, making it the most ideal decoration option for smaller orders.

Heat Transfer is Ideal for…

Benefits of Heat Transfer as a Decoration Method

Minimal setup costs and equipment make heat transfers ideal for smaller order sizes.
Affordable individually personalized decoration, such as sports uniforms.
Allows for finer details and smaller text than embroidery.
Heat transfer is available in many different finishes and styles.
Environmentally friendly.

Drawbacks of Heat Transfer as a Decoration Method

Logos and designs larger than 15 inches tend to be more expensive than other design methods.
An image does not last as long as some other decoration methods and the printed area is not very breathable.
Unable to use an iron on the printed area of the garment.
When logos are too large the texture of the design can be thrown off.
Should not be done on certain synthetic materials that can’t be exposed to the high heat from the iron.