HEATPRESS INSTRUCTION
for DIRECT TO FILM (DTF)
UPDATED: 12 MAR 2025
HOT PEEL FILM
Pre-press the T-shirt for 5 seconds at 300-320 deg F (or 150-160 deg C). This step remove moisture in the fabric which can cause the transfer to adhere poorly to the fabric
YES, it’s 5 seconds, NOT 15 seconds! Using Medium to High pressure, and 300-320 deg F (or 150-160 deg C) temperature, press the film WITHOUT any covering such as Teflon sheet for 5 seconds ONLY
You can peel the film 3 seconds after heatpress open, in a fast and smooth (non-stop) motion
Press the print again for 5 seconds and 300-320 deg F (150-160 deg C) with Medium to High pressure and WITHOUT any covering (eg Teflon sheet). You should notice fabric texture appearing on the print surface by now.
WARM COLD PEEL FILM
Pre-press the T-shirt for 5 seconds at 300-320 deg F (or 150-160 deg C). This step remove moisture in the fabric which can cause the transfer to adhere poorly to the fabric
Using Medium to High pressure, and 300-320 deg F (or 150-160 deg C) temperature, press the film WITHOUT any covering such as Teflon sheet for 10 seconds
You can peel the film 10 seconds after heatpress open, in a fast and smooth (non-stop) motion
Press the print again for 10 seconds and 300-320 deg F (150-160 deg C) with Medium to High pressure and WITHOUT any covering (eg Teflon sheet). You should notice fabric texture appearing on the print surface by now.
