Equipment & Supplies You’ll Need
Heat Press
We recommend name brand heat presses like Hotronix or George Knight, but as long as it has good pressure and consistent temperature across the platen, you should be fine.
Parchment Paper
Parchment paper is used to protect your heat press and for finishing the application.
Xpress It Digital Transfer Directions
File Formats
We recommend using CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop to create artwork for Heat Transfers. See Art Requirements for details.
Textile Selection
For garments, always select a less stretchy fabric (no spandex or lycra) to prevent cracking when pulling/stretching the fabric apart.
Preparation
Set heat press to application temperature based on the substrate. See Substrate Temperature & Time Guide below. Arrange substrate on heat press and pre-press for 5 – 10 seconds or until hot.
Heat Press
Place the textile or other substrate on the lower platen of the heat press. Lay the heat transfer on substrate (face down), cover with parchment paper and press according to Substrate Temperature & Time Guide below.
Allow To Cool
Carefully remove substrate from press and allow to cool completely.
Remove Clear Carrier
Remove clear carrier only once the transfer and garment are completely cold. To ensure a matte finish and wash-ability, it is important that you repress with a sheet of parchment. See Transfer Finishing Instructions below.
Substrate Temperature & Time Guide
Cotton
285º – 310º F
30 Seconds
Low Pressure
Polyester
250º – 265ºF
30 Seconds
Low Pressure
Non-Woven/Polypropylene
220º F
30 Seconds
High Pressure
Neoprene
240º F
20 Seconds
Low Pressure
Book Covers
230º – 250º F
15 Seconds
Low Pressure
Wood
230º F
15 – 45 Seconds (depending on thickness)
Low Pressure
Nylon
240º F
15 Seconds
Low Pressure
Transfer Finishing Instructions
For Washable Substrates
To ensure a matte finish and washability, it is important to repress applied transfer covered with a sheet of parchment paper.
Cotton: 365°F for 30 seconds, high pressure
Polyester: 285°F for 10 seconds, high pressure
Transfer Finishing Instructions
For NON-Washable Substrates
For a matte finish, repress applied transfer covered with a sheet of parchment paper for 5 to 20 seconds at application temperature.
Care Instructions
Cold Wash inside out delicate cycle. Low dryer or hang dry. Cover transfer with parchment paper when ironing.
