Please note: Every heat press runs a little differently for temperature and pressure, so these are general starting points. If it’s your first order with us, we recommend grabbing a few extra designs to dial in the best time, temp, and pressure for your press. A household iron will not work for these transfers.

Important: Do not press the colored ribbon along your transfer roll—it will not come off the shirt.

Pre-press: Press the blank garment for 5 seconds before applying the transfer to remove wrinkles and moisture.

1st Press:

• 290–320°F (cotton / poly blends)
  
• 10–20 seconds
  
• Medium–high pressure
  
  Place the image correctly and press—some testing may be needed for best results.
  

Cold peel: Let the transfer cool completely before peeling the film (rubbing the film with a cloth helps).

2nd Press (finish): Cover and press again:

• Teflon (for a shinier finish) or parchment (for a matte finish) or T-Seal (available on our site)
  
• 290–320°F for 10–20 seconds
  
• Medium pressure
  

Note: Use firm, even pressure. Avoid pressing over pockets, seams, buttons, zippers, etc.

Polyester/Blends: Reduce heat and time since these fabrics heat faster:

• 260–320°F, 5–15 seconds
  
  You can press again if needed.
  

100% Polyester:

• 260–285°F, 10–15 seconds
  
  This may take some tweaking—practice to find your ideal settings. If needed, press again, letting the garment cool between presses.
  

For a full breakdown of our services (DTF, HTV, and heat transfers), visit our dedicated page.

We Print U Press DTF Transfers is excited to help you get started!