DTF pressing instructions: warm peel
Heat-press settings for DTF Gang Sheet Lab transfers: cotton 140°C, polyester/cotton blends 120°C, 8 seconds, medium pressure, warm peel and a 2-second Teflon repress.
Our recommended heat-press settings
For DTF Gang Sheet Lab transfers, use a heat press with medium pressure. Check the garment’s heat tolerance and test a transfer on your fabric before a production run.
8 seconds · medium pressure
8 seconds · medium pressure
Repress under a Teflon sheet
- Position. Lay your garment flat and place the transfer in its final position, with the printed adhesive side against the fabric.
- Press. Apply medium pressure for 8 seconds at the temperature for your fabric shown above.
- Warm peel. Let the transfer cool briefly until warm, then peel away the carrier film smoothly. Do not peel immediately while hot or wait until completely cold.
- Finish. Protect the print with a Teflon sheet and repress for 2 seconds at the same temperature and medium pressure.
Warm peel means a brief cooling pause.
After the first press, allow the carrier to lose its initial heat. Peel while it is still warm, then complete the protected second press. The transfer should stay on the garment as the carrier comes away.
Choose settings for the fabric.
Use 140°C for cotton and 120°C for polyester/cotton blends. These instructions apply to our transfers; other films and adhesives may need different settings. Check the garment care information and use an even, calibrated heat press.
Check the result before pressing a batch.
Test your actual garment and transfer combination first, especially coated fabrics and heat-sensitive or strongly dyed materials. If an edge lifts or the finish is uneven, stop the run and contact us with the fabric type and your press settings.
For other fabric types, including 100% polyester, ask the team before ordering or pressing.
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