How to Press DTF Transfers

Your transfers are here. Let's press. Always follow the instructions included with your order and test one piece first.

Typical settings

• Temperature: around 300 to 320°F (lower for heat-sensitive poly)
• Time: about 10 to 15 seconds
• Pressure: medium to firm

The steps

1. Pre-press the shirt for a few seconds to remove moisture and wrinkles.
2. Place the transfer ink side down (film on top). Use heat tape if needed.
3. Press with the settings above.
4. Peel the film smooth and steady, following the peel type on your instructions (hot or cold).
5. Finish press: cover with parchment or a Teflon sheet and press again for a few seconds. This locks it in and softens the feel.

If the film won't peel clean

Stop. Press again for a few more seconds, let it cool if it's a cold peel, and try again slowly. Still lifting? Call us before pressing the rest.