Iron on Transfers for Clothing

Clothing Transfers

Iron-on transfers are a popular method of heat-transferring designs or images onto fabric. They are a convenient way to add decorative elements to clothing, create custom T-shirts, and personalise clothing. 

Typically, iron-on transfers also known as heat transfers comprise of a printed design or image on a special transfer paper or vinyl sheet that can be adhered to fabric using heat and pressure. They are also referred to as clothing transfers.

How to use iron on transfers

1. Design Creation: To begin, create or select a design or image to be transferred onto fabric. You may utilise graphic design software, online tools, or for-sale pre-made designs.

We can provide templates for football badges. Otherwise, we can create the design you desire, or you can email us the artwork for your print or badge print.

2. Using an inkjet printer, print the design onto iron-on transfer paper or vinyl sheets. Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer for printing on the specific type of transfer paper you have.

Our heat transfers are printed on vinyl, which increases their longevity.

3. Select the fabric you wish to transfer the design to and make sure it is spotless and free of wrinkles. Typically, it is advised to pre-wash the fabric to remove any sizing or chemicals that may interfere with the transfer process.

4.Trim the design on the transfer paper, leaving a small margin around the perimeter. Place the transfer paper with the printed side facing down on the fabric, ensuring that it is centred and properly aligned.

Our vinyl heat transfers are supplied and do not require any trimming.

5. Applying Heat and Pressure: Protect the transfer paper from direct iron contact by placing a thin cotton cloth or parchment paper over it. As you iron over the design, preheat your iron to the appropriate temperature (typically indicated on the transfer paper packaging) and apply firm, even pressure. Be certain to adhere to the recommended ironing time for the transfer paper you are using.

6. After ironing, allow the fabric to cool thoroughly before peeling. Once the fabric has cooled, carefully remove the underlying paper or vinyl sheet, leaving the transferred design behind.

7.Some transfer papers necessitate an additional step of covering the transferred design with a protective sheet or parchment paper and momentarily ironing it again to set the ink. Follow any post-transfer instructions provided by the manufacturer.

See below for how to apply our vinyl transfers to clothing.

Now you can design your own T-shirts and other clothing.

Iron on transfers for clothing are a form of thermal transfer that can be used to print any design onto t-shirts, sweatshirts, and other fabrics.

There are numerous varieties of clothing on which you can print, including:

T-shirts

Sports Training Kits

Sweatshirts and hoodies

HOW TO APPLY IRON-ON TRANSFERS TO CLOTHING

The process of printing on clothing can be intricate, but we've simplified it for you.

Ensure that your iron is clean and heated to the proper temperature before using it. This will improve the transfer's adhesion to the garment.

Next, apply heat to both surfaces of the transfer using a medium-heat iron until the transfer is completely adhered to its backing paper (usually 30 seconds).

Once they are applied, simply remove their covering paper with one hand while still holding them against your garment!

If there are any air bubbles or creases left behind after removing the backing paper, simply smooth them out with your finger or a coin before applying additional pressure with a second piece of cloth — this should eliminate those bothersome wrinkles in no time!

Ensure that the temperature of the iron or heat press machine is at least 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

In addition, they should have a minimum pressure of 15 psi (pounds per square inch).

Before using your iron/press for transfer purposes, ensure that it is clean and free of debris, as dust particles can harm your design once it has been applied to clothing!

Heat transfers make it simple to add personalised designs to apparel. You can print any design on apparel and other fabrics, including canvas and T-shirts using iron on transfers for clothing. This makes them ideal for customising gifts or developing one's own style.

HOW DO IRON-ON TRANSFERS FOR CLOTHING DIFFER FROM SCREEN PRINTING?

One distinction is that Iron on transfers for clothing can be applied with an iron.

Shirts with screen printing are created by layering paint or pigment directly. This creates a design with greater detail than a standard iron-on transfer.

Screen printing has several advantages over iron-on transfers: it's generally simpler for artists with limited experience with design software; it's less expensive because you're not paying for the cost of creating digital files; and you have more control over how dark or light your image will be when printed onto clothing material (though this is not always the case).

However, if you have access to a computer and know how to use basic graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, making your own custom designs for t-shirts is likely simpler than finding someone who does quality work at a reasonable price! And once these files are available, you need only upload them to our system prior to placing your order!

If you want to print a logo or design onto clothing or other fabric items, clothing transfers are incredibly versatile.

You can also use them to add personal details, such as the wearer's name or a nickname that represents him or her.