Frequently Asked Questions

Whether it has to be a single color or a full color, it needs to last and has to be real fast. You don’t want to deal with messy inks and can’t afford to set up screens. You either need a single print or heat transfer printing in bulk quantities. It has to be profitable and has to offer high quality at a reasonable price.

Heat transfer printing is somewhat a recent innovation and has become popular in the last 20 years. A heat transfer uses a combination of heat and pressure to print images onto T-shirts and other items. There are two main types of heat transfer methods: vinyl and digital print. Both of these methods require the use of a heat-press machine.

To know more about heat transfer printing and its process, please visit our heat transfer printing page.

Generally, heat transfer printing is recommended for professional and satisfying results simply because the standard laminating devices and home hand irons cannot get even near the temperatures required for heat transfer printing. 

Standard transfers require somewhere between 375 to 425 F and demand a serious force in pressing from 40-80 psi. These extraordinary temperatures and pressures are simply not possible with other devices.

The following are some of the most common items often heat transferred. The list by no means end here:

• T-shirts (long sleeve/short sleeve)

• Bags and backpacks

• Team uniforms 

• Promotional Products