What are iron-on transfers?
An iron-on transfer consists of an image printed in reverse and applied to a piece of high release paper. The image is usually printed onto the paper with plastisol inks which have the characteristics of being flexible enough for stretching and durable enough for wear ability.
The transfer is typically used for decorative purposes and applied to garments, mugs, mouse pads, and other surfaces. The image is applied to these items using a heat press machine which uses high temperature (typically 385 degrees Fahrenheit) and pressure to transfer the ink from the paper to the garment. The process of transferring an image from the paper to the garment typically takes typically 8-12 seconds and does not require a drying or curing process once applied.
Transfers are available in a variety of sizes, processes, and colors. Most transfers produced today are known as hot split transfers where the ink splits between the transfer paper and garment when heated.
Other
popular transfer types include puff (ink that puffs), glitter (ink that
sparkles), foil (ink that shines), and sublimation (used for mug
transfers)
Do transfers do well when washed?
Can any transfer be printed on any color garment?
How does a heat transfer feel after it has been printed onto a shirt?
What equipment do you need to put heat transfers on clothing?
Can you use the same image transfer over again?
Can I change the wording or alter the image to an existing transfer?
The difference between transfers and screen printed clothing
Can I make a heat transfer with a computer?
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