Choosing a Heat Transfer Type

Determine which heat applied transfer type is the best choice for your next transfer order.

"What to Use When" - Chart

Download this chart and keep it handy so you know which transfer to use for each apparel printing job you have.

Transfer Selector Tool

Having a hard time deciding which heat applied transfer type to use? Try the Transfer Selector Tool to help find out which transfer type will work best for your next heat printing job with step-by-step help.

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Screen Printed Transfers

Use Screen Printed Transfers for:

A classic look
1-2 colors, large designs
Cotton, polyester, and cotton/polyblends
Sports and fashion wear
Names and numbers on jerseys

Inks	Finish	Fabric Types	Decorate	Colors	Other Attributes	Instructions
Goof Proof	Opaque, matte	cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends	Athletic wear, fashion	single or multi-color, 70+ stock colors, color matching available (Single Image limited to single color; 24 color options; no color matching)	durable, quick application, phthalate-free plastisol ink	4-6 seconds, 365ºF, Medium/Firm, peel hot
Hot Split Retro	Opaque, matte, soft, light feel	cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends	thin materials, burnout t-shirts, fashion apparel	60 stock colors	good opacity for fashion apparel	8-10 seconds, 365ºF, Medium/Firm, peel hot
Elasti Prints	opaque, matte	100% polyester	Heat-sensitive, stretchable performance fabric & moisture-wicking apparel	70+ stock colors, Color matching available	superior stretch and rebound, high opacity, phthalate-free plastisol ink	15 seconds, 290ºF, Medium/Firm, peel cold
Glow-in-the-Dark	milky white in daylight, green glow in the dark	cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends	Halloween, birthday parties, bands	single glow color	changes color in the dark	10 seconds, 340ºF, Medium/Firm, peel warm
Puff	3D raised effect	cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends	Fashion wear	single color only; 6 puff colors to choose from	best for large designs	5 seconds, 365ºF, Medium/Firm, peel hot

Water-Based	Finish	Fabric Types	Decorate	Colors	Other Attributes	Instructions
Reflective	reflects direct light	cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends	safety and fashion wear	single silver reflective	metallic silver during daylight, reflects direct light at night	15 seconds, 290ºF, Medium, peel cold
AquaTru	Opaque, matte	Lycra, Spandex, woven nylon, polyester, cotton, cotton/poly blends	uniforms, sublimated apparel, performance wear	single or multi-color, available in 26 stock colors	great stretch and rebound, blocker layer available	15 seconds, 290ºF, Medium, peel hot

Full Color Transfers

Use Full Color Transfers for:

Full color, photo realistic designs - including shading, fades, and gradients
Cotton, polyester, spandex, neoprene, nylon, and leather
Sublimated apparel (use blocker transfer type)
Short-run personalization
Cost efficient for 3 or more spot colors

Digital Transfer	Finish	Fabric Types	Decorate	Colors	Other Attributes	Instructions
UltraColor® Max	soft, matte	cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends, triblends, Lycra/Spandex	100% polyester stretchy performance wear	Full color	No clear outline, no minimums	12-15 seconds, 290ºF, Medium, peel hot
UltraColor® Pro	soft, matte	cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends	100% polyester stretchy performance wear	Full color	Stretch & rebound	cotton, cotton/poly: 10 sec., 340°F, firm pressure, peel hot; synthetics: 15 sec., 290°F, firm, peel hot
UltraColor® Stretch	soft, matte	cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends, spandex, Lycra®, woven nylon	stretchy fabrics with spandex and nylon	Full color	Stretch & rebound	12-15 seconds, 290ºF, Medium, peel cold
UltraColor® Stretch with Blocker	soft, matte	cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends, spandex, Lycra®, woven nylon, sublimated polyester	sublimated polyester	Full color	Stretch & rebound, blocks dye migration	12-15 seconds, 290ºF, Medium, peel cold