Pressing guide

Press it right, first time

Start here, then fine-tune for your press. Every machine reads temperature slightly differently.

FabricTemperatureTimePressurePeel
100% cotton150 °C12 sMedium-firmWarm
Cotton / poly blend145 °C12 sMedium-firmWarm
100% polyester130 °C15 sMediumCold
Performance / stretch130 °C10 sMediumCold
Canvas / tote bags150 °C15 sFirmWarm

The routine

  1. 1Pre-press the garment for 5 seconds to remove moisture and wrinkles.
  2. 2Position the transfer film ink-side down.
  3. 3Press with even pressure using the table above.
  4. 4Peel exactly as indicated — warm or fully cold, never in between.
  5. 5Post-press for 5 seconds with baking paper or a Teflon sheet to lock in the finish.
Heat pressing a DTF transfer onto a garment

Washing

Wait 24 hours before the first wash. Wash inside out at 30 °C, no bleach, no tumble dryer on high. Do not iron directly on the print.