Heat transfer using a heat press to apply both heat and pressure to imprint designs onto fabric.
The design is first printed onto high-quality paper before being positioned and pressed into a garment.
Here are the heat transfer process:
Creating a design on a computer: Graphic design software is used to arrange and model the text and images to be printed.
Printing the design: Inkjet, sublimation, screen print, or pigment ink is then used to print the design onto heat transfer paper, which is responsible for transferring the printed design onto a t-shirt.
Trimming the printed image: If necessary, a vinyl cutter is then used to trim the image edges. Any part that’s not cut away will show up on the final product.
Warming up the heat press: In most cases, the temperature should be in the range of 340°F to 365°F (171°C to 185°C). Your transfer supplier will provide heat and pressure settings.
Adjusting the pressure: The pressure will vary depending on a fabric’s thickness. As a rule of thumb, the thicker the material, the lighter the pressure.
Setting the time: Different methods of heat transfer correspond to different press durations. Here’s a general guide for timing the heat press machine:
Vinyl Transfer: 7–15 seconds
Digital Transfer: 10–20 seconds
Dye Sublimation Transfer: 25–30 seconds
Positioning the substrate and transfer: The t-shirt is placed onto the platen, and the heat transfer paper is set face-up on the appropriate location of the t-shirt.
Pressing the product: Once in place, the handle is pulled down on the press to close it.
Removing the film: When the timer goes off, the heat press is opened and the film is taken out.
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