Application techniques and care instructions

These instructions are meant to provide you with easy to follow instructions but as temperatures of irons and heat presses vary no responsibility is taken for any apparel damaged while apply out transfers. If this is your first time we will provide you with some samples to practice with first.

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Heat Pressing Instructions

As each fabric is unique, the best results occur when you can see the print has the texture of the fabric. The following instructions are a reference guide only, as fabric and substrates vary and you should test for the best temperature and pressure before production.

Using a commercial heat press

Keep transfers out of the heat before pressing.
It is advisable to use a Teflon sheet on top of the print while pressing, if you don’t have one use a piece of white cotton fabric.
Heat press for 160 C for 10-13 seconds
Peel of the clear transfer slowly watching to check that it has adhered to the material. Do not try and peel of while very hot. Allow to cool first.
Thicker fabric may require longer pressing times ie:- 12-18 sec
Thinner fabrics such as lycra and silk try pressing for 3-6 seconds, release for \ cooling for 5 sec.
Peel of the clear transfer then heat press for a further 5 sec.
For a more matt finish press again after removing the clear transfer for a few seconds

Leather techniques

Leather will become very soft during the heat press process and it will have a memory effect. Please use a piece of cotton fabric that is white and has no texture. Also use a larger piece of transfer than the heat press area to avoid leaving a mark on the leather from the edges.

Care Instructions

No Dry Cleaning

Do not dry clean printed garments, We use a solvent based ink and the dry cleaners use a solvent based cleaner which will remove or smudge the print and will weaken the adhesion of the rubber to the garment.
Cold wash only, do not wash in hot water
Gentle warm iron only on the inside; be careful not to use too much heat, as this will damage the print.

For Best Results

Generally speaking a Digitex Rubber Transfers on a normal cotton t-shirt only washed in cold water and never ironed should last longer than the garment in most cases.

Iron-On instructions

Note! Read about commercial application techniques as well.

Set iron to cotton setting and allow to heat up.
Use a dry iron, NO STEAM.
Remove white backing and place transfer on the garment in the position your require.
Cover the transfer with a cotton cloth (tea towel) or greaseproof paper.
Iron over the complete transfer with firm pressure for approximately 15 seconds.
Wait a few seconds for the transfer to cool.
Slowly peel the corner away watch the logo has adhered to the garment.
If it hasn't adhered stop peeling the transfer back and iron again taking care not to burn it.
You should give the logo another iron over with the cloth on top if you cannot see the texture of the garment through the logo.

Enjoy!