Heat Transfer

Elevate Your Custom Apparel with Heat Transfer

Heat transfer printing, often referred to as heat press transfer, is a popular method that uses heat and pressure to apply a design or graphic onto various substrates, such as t-shirts, tote bags, or ceramic mugs. This technique combines high temperature and pressure to ensure a durable and vibrant print.

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What is Heat Transfer?

Heat transfer printing is versatile and cost-effective, making it ideal for a wide range of applications. It excels in producing small to medium-sized orders and handling complex, full-color designs. While it may not be the optimal choice for every project, understanding the advantages and limitations of heat transfer printing compared to screen printing and digital printing can help you select the best method for your specific needs.

Additionally, heat transfer printing can be used alongside embroidery for patches and other material applications, offering even more customization options. Refer to the chart below for a detailed comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of each decoration type. Unsure if custom heat transfer is the right choice for you? Reach out to our team of experts today for personalized guidance tailored to your needs.

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Screen Printing

Limited number of print colors, dependent on design.

Print has very high durability, lasting through more washes than other methods.

Most cost-effective for medium to large sized orders (1-6 print colors).

Great print feel when using dark color inks. Good breathability with light color inks and large ink coverage.

Certain colors and synthetic materials not recommended, ask our team for more information.

Print colors typically appear very vibrant upon printing.

Special Features: Limited Glow-in-the-Dark ink.

Digital Printing

Great for photos and realistic images. Digital Printing (DTG) works for full color designs (10+ colors).

High print durability, less durable than water-based inks seen in Screen Printing.

Most cost-effective for 1-5 piece orders featuring 1 to full color prints.

Print feel is great, soft and breathable.

Synthetic materials not recommended. DTG is best for 100% cotton apparel.

Vibrancy is muted, best for full color images and pictures.

No specialty prints or inks.

Great for full-color prints, especially with vibrant colors. Can be done with 10+ colors.

Very high print durability.

Most cost-effective for mid-sized orders (4 to full color prints).

Great print feel.

A great option for synthetic materials.

Print colors appear very vibrant.

Special Features: Foil, Glitter, Puff, and more.

Embroidery

84 thread colors available.

Very high print durability.

Most cost-effective for medium to large sized orders.

Typical embroidered print feel.