Heat Transfer Types in 2023: Full Breakdown

Custom Heat Transfers are a great way to add custom designs to garments and accessories, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, bags, caps, and more, using a heat press.

We use the best inks, machinery, and printers to produce the world's leading heat transfers. All you have to do is upload your design to Easy View (our online designer and ordering system) and we'll take it from there.

There are three heat transfer types you need to be aware of...

1. SCREEN PRINTED Heat Transfers
After 42 years of production, printers still keep screen printed transfers at the top of the leaderboard. Created with ink, screen printed transfers are printed onto release paper and applied in 10 seconds. They are great for large jobs over 50 pieces and graphics with 5 or less colours. Minimum order 10 (gang) sheets. Screen printed benefits include:

Soft finish makes them feel like part of the garment
Neon and Metallic finishes available
Great for fine detail
Easy To Apply – Ready in 10 seconds
60+ Washes
24 Hour Manufacturing

2. ULTRACOLOUR Heat Transfers
The world's leading full colour heat transfer, developed by Stahls', Transfer Express and Target Transfers. A combination of the best qualities of screen and digital. Get the soft, detailed finish of screen with the unlimited colour and gradients of digital. This eco-friendly transfer is fast becoming one of the most sought-after transfer choices. Minimum order 10 (gang) sheets. UltraColour Benefits include:

Unlimited colour options
Tones and Gradients
Photo-realistic compatible
60+ Washes – The NEW industry standard
24 Hour Manufacturing
Water Based Transfers - The longest lasting eco-friendly Heat Transfers available.

3. ULTRACOLOUR MAX DTF Transfers
If you need to order a smaller volume of transfers, DTF is the way to go. With no minimum order quantity, you can order one 55x5cm gang sheet with as many designs as you can fit. Full colour, no outlines, hot peel and 2 day turnaround. (For those already using our UltraColour transfers, these will compliment your existing offering by giving you smaller runs).

To learn more & order the world's leading heat transfers, head to: https://custom.targettransfers.com/