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★ PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS:
The following instructions are a general guideline and may not apply to all of our heat transfer papers.
Please review the product instructions of the individual paper you are using for complete details.
General Guidelines:
Preparing Your Image
- Make sure your image is in reflection or mirror image before printing (not applicable for Opaque transfer papers or 'colour copier' transfer paper).
- It is not necessary to print your image with oversaturated colours as it will not enhance the quality of the image in most cases*.
- Print image on coated side of transfer paper. The reserve side will have grids or lines.
- Allow drying time before handling.
- Trim your transfer with a paper trimmer or scissors.
Heat Press Application
- Preheat your press. Use the temperature guidelines provided with the heat transfer paper you will be using.
- For best results, pre-heat garment for a few seconds to remove wrinkles. Allow garment to cool.
- Most transfer papers require you to place your printed transfer image face down onto fabric and press for approx 15-20 seconds (see your heat press manual and transfer paper for exact timing).
- Check your transfer paper instructions to indicate if you can peel the transfer hot or if it requires to be completely cooled down.
Hand Iron Application
- Not all transfer papers are compatible with using a hand iron application. Consult your heat transfer paper for instructions.
- Preheat your iron to the highest setting without steam.
- Before beginning, make sure you have a smooth dry surface for ironing.
- It is recommended to use a hard, smooth and non-porous surface under your garment, not an ironing board.
- Position the transfer paper image side down onto the garment.
- Using firm pressure, slowly run the iron over the entire surface evenly ensuring you overlap areas for approx 2-5 minutes (depending on your individual transfer paper).
- Check your transfer paper instructions to indicate if you can peel the transfer hot or if it requires to be completely cooled down.
Washing Instructions
- Turn your garment inside out when placing in the washer.
- We do not recommend using a dryer as this will shorten the lifespan quality of the transferred image.
- Wash according to the garments fabric instructions.
- Do not bleach.
Storing Your Transfer Paper
- Store unused transfer paper in a flat, dry, cool area in a sealed bag to prevent moisture.
