Chill Peel with Cold Peel
Cold Peel made easy in Five Steps
2026 Update
Clean, effective results on most fabric. Efficient reliable transfers. No guesswork, no wastage.
What You’ll Need to Get Started:
1. Heat Press Machine
2. DTF Transfer Film
3. Clothing for Application
4. Thermal Heat Tape (optional)
Note:
Standard DTF films, Ultimate Cut Sheets, and specialty foil options such as Metallic DTF are best suited for Hot peeling.
Pre-press for 5 seconds
Pre-press the T-shirt for 5 seconds at 300–320°F (150–160°C).
This step removes moisture from the fabric, helping the transfer adhere properly. Best suited for cotton, polyester, and cotton-poly blend fabrics.
Pro Tip:
Before pressing, smooth out any wrinkles or uneven surfaces to avoid crinkled results.
1st Press 10 seconds in High pressure
Set Pressure to High, Ensure Temperature is set to 300–320°F (150–160°C). Finally, press down the heat press for five (5) seconds.
Safety Tip: Clear the area and stay safe from the heated press before locking in.
Gently wipe the surface to allow the artwork to cool off after heatpress.
After heatpress release, allow the freshly pressed fabric to cool down for about 15 seconds, ensuring fine and thin details transfer cleanly.
Pro Tip: Speed up the process by gently wiping the surface with a cloth to cool the fabric, or fanning it under an air conditioner with the DTF film still attached.
Peel the DTF film once artwork is cooled off.
After the delay and taking steps to cool off the fabric, you can now peel off the film in a fast, smooth, continuous motion.
2nd Press for 5 seconds after Cold Peel
Press the print again for 5 seconds at 300–320°F (150–160°C) at Medium to High Pressure.
This additional press is vital in strengthening the final product, greatly improving its durability and stretchability while removing excess oil in the process.
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Follow our guide to perfect hot peeling below.
What You’ll Need to Get Started:
- Heat Press Machine
- DTF Transfer Film
- Clothing for Application
- Thermal Heat Tape (optional)
Note:
Specialty transfers such as Glitter – Chameleon/Silver, requires cold peeling, not hot peeling.
What You’ll Need to Get Started:
- Heat Press Machine
-
DTF Transfer Film
-
Clothing for Application
-
Thermal Heat Tape (optional)
Note:
Specialty transfers such as Glitter – Chameleon/Silver, requires cold peeling, not hot peeling.
Pre-press for 5 seconds
Pre-press the T-shirt for 5 seconds at 300–320°F (150–160°C).
This step removes moisture from the fabric, helping the transfer adhere properly. Best suited for cotton, polyester, and cotton-poly blend fabrics.
Pro Tip:
Before pressing, smooth out any wrinkles or uneven surfaces to avoid crinkled results.
1st Press for 5 seconds
Set Pressure to Medium or High,
Ensure Temperature is set to 300–320°F (150–160°C).
Finally, press down the heat press for five (5) seconds.
Safety Tip:
Clear the area and stay safe from the heated press before locking in.
After heatpress opens, wait 10 seconds before peel DTF film
Wait for 10 seconds after heatpress opens, then Peel and remove the heated DTF film, using a fast, smooth, continuous motion.
You can press again if parts of the design are not transferred without damaging it using the same settings of Medium to High Pressure, with Temperature set to 300–320°F (150–160°C).
2nd Press for 5 seconds after Hot Peel
Press the print again for 5 seconds at 300–320°F (150–160°C) at Medium to High Pressure.
This additional press is vital in strengthening the final product, greatly improving its durability and stretchability while removing excess oil in the process.
