What Kind of Transfer Paper Should Be Used for T-Shirt Heat Pressing?

Plain t-shirts can be jazzed up with heat transfers.

A heat press is an efficient way to print images onto large numbers of T-shirts. Transfer paper comes in various different types. It is important to pick the right one for your chosen project.

Types

There are a wide range of heat transfer papers available. They fall into two general categories: heat transfer papers pre-printed with designs which are bought in bulk and blank transfer papers which can have custom designs added.

Considerations

The texture of the transfer once it has been applied to the T-shirt, known as the hand, affects how comfortable the T-shirt is to wear and how durable the design will be. Different papers have different textures. Another consideration is the color of the shirts to be printed. Different transfer papers cost different amounts. Cost is also an issue.

Features

Bulk papers come in a range of popular designs, such as band logos, amusing slogans or classic cars. They may also have special effects such as glittering inks. For more specialized purposes, transfer papers can be ordered in custom designs. Blank transfer papers have a range of features, such as the ability to be printed using a domestic inkjet printer.

References

• JoshEllsworth.Com: Heat Press Buying Guide Selecting A Style
• Silkscreen Supplies: Heat Transfer Presses & Supplies
• BestBlanks.Com: InkJet Transfers, Laser Transfers, CLC Transfers & OffSet Heat Transfer Papers

Resources

• DIY Definitions: Print Gocco