Guía de prensado por transferencia DTF

Press the blank for 3–5 seconds at your target temperature. This drives out trapped moisture and factory sizing chemicals — both of which weaken adhesion. Lint-roll the area immediately after.

Place the transfer film-side up, adhesive-side down. Align using the placement guide above. Once heat touches the adhesive, you cannot reposition — get placement right before closing the press.

Lay a Teflon sheet or silicone pad over the transfer. Close firmly. Hold for the time in the fabric chart above. Don't open mid-cycle — breaking the seal releases heat unevenly.

Open the press and peel the carrier film while still warm. Use one smooth, continuous motion at a low angle — close to the garment surface, not pulling straight up.

At lower polyester temperatures, the adhesive needs a few extra seconds to firm. If the film resists, don't force it — wait a moment and try again. If the transfer lifts with the film, re-press for 2–3 seconds.

Cover the design with your protective sheet and press again for 3–5 seconds. This extra thermal cycle strengthens the bond and flattens any lifted edges. Recommended for work uniforms, garments with frequent laundering, or orders where longevity matters most.

On polyester — especially saturated colors — a single long press can build up enough heat to cause the garment's dyes to bleed into the transfer (dye migration). Once this happens, it can't be undone.

The two-burst method avoids this by splitting the press into two shorter cycles:

Burst 1: 235°F–250°F for 4–5 seconds. Open press. Wait 3–5 seconds.

Burst 2: Same temperature, 4–5 seconds. Open and Hot Peel.

Same total contact time, but the pause lets heat escape before it reaches the danger zone. Use this for bright reds, blacks, and neon polyester.

Hoodies & Sweatshirts: 280°F–295°F, 10–12 sec, high pressure (60–80 PSI). Fleece absorbs heat — pre-press longer (5–8 sec) to flatten fibers and remove extra moisture.

Canvas & Tote Bags: 295°F, 10–12 sec, high pressure. Dense weave needs firm PSI. Use a silicone pad for uneven textures.

Nylon & Windbreakers: 250°F–265°F, 6–8 sec, low-medium pressure. Nylon has a low melt point — test a hidden seam first. Some weaves scorch above 270°F.

Transfer lifts or doesn't stick: Increase pressure first (this is the most underestimated variable), then try +5°F. Verify actual platen temp with an IR thermometer.

Adhesive feels tacky during peel: Needs a bit more time — add 2–3 seconds. On thick fabrics, use the upper end of the time range.

Dye migration (color ghosting on polyester): Can't be reversed. Reduce temp 15–20°F, reduce time and pressure, switch to two-burst method on future presses.

Colors look dull: Temperature or time too low. Increase by 5–10°F. Also check if your Teflon sheet has texture — it can imprint a matte finish.

Transfer cracks after washing: Initial adhesion was borderline. Increase pressure and time slightly. The optional seal press makes a significant difference here.

Unlike most DTF transfers, ours can be re-pressed to refresh adhesion after extended wear. If edges start to lift after heavy use, lay a Teflon sheet or parchment paper over the design and press again at your original settings for 5–8 seconds. This reactivates the adhesive bond.

You can also iron through parchment paper in a pinch — set the iron to medium-high, apply firm even pressure, and work across the design slowly. This is a confidence statement about our formulation: our adhesive is designed to reactivate, not degrade.