Ugly Duck Printing Company specializes in custom light/dark colored apparel printing. Our Ready-To-Press Heat Transfers can be purchased for your DIY needs!
Unlike other customized embroidery and ink techniques, heat transfer uses a film to apply the design directly onto a garment or other textile using heat. These Heat Transfers can be pressed onto a long list of apparel, jackets, hats, bags and more. We can utilize all different colors, and feature unique textures and effects.
Our Read-To-Press Heat Transfers come in two different sizes.
Size A Is for children/youth apparel and small materials (5-6 inches wide)
Size B is for adult apparel and large materials. (8-9 inches wide).
Heat transfers are perfect for:
- T-Shirts
- Team Jerseys
- Uniforms
- Jackets
- Tote Bags
- Hats, Koozies, Gear
- Canvas
- Birthdays/Special Events
- Wedding/Bridal
- Personalized Gifts
Transfering Instructions
1.) Place the textile/substrate on the lower platen of the heat press. Pre-press it for 5-10 seconds to remove any wrinkles or moisture.
2.) Using a finishing sheet or parchment paper for protection, press the transfer following the guidelines below for the suggested temperature setting:
COTTON:
320°F 45 sec. 5 med. pressure
50/50 BLEND:
320°F 30 sec. 5 med. pressure
POLYESTER:
270°F 20 sec. 5 med. pressure
CARDBOARD:
230°F 10 sec. 5 med. pressure
BOOK COVERS
230°F 15 sec. 5 med. pressure °F
3.) Carefully remove the textile/substrate from the heat press and allow to cool before peeling away the A-Film. Only remove the A-Film after it is absolutely cold. Failure to do so may result in a faulty transfer. Start from a corner with the most toner coverage and remove the A-Film in one, rapid motion (like a bandage).
4.) To ensure wash-ability and a matte finish, re-press your textile/substrate with a piece of parchment paper
for 20 seconds and at the same temperature you used from Step 10 above. The pressure should be bumped up to a high pressure (a 8 or 9). To achieve a more shiny finish, use a Teflon sheet instead of parchment paper. To achieve a more textured finish, use the Flexible Finishing Sheet instead of parchment paper.
